custom build computer for pictures and media?

[KFhunter]

I'm getting ready to build a computer designed for picture and media storage and editing. 

Anyone done so I'd like to see some specs?

I know I want m.2 for the OS for nearly instant on, and stacked HDD's in a raid 1   (I've lost picts before and still hear about it all the time)



I'll post some specs from newegg here later,  I lost my shopping cart 

[Bob33]

If you use an online backup service like Carbonite or Backblaze you don't need to worry about setting up a RAID configuration and spending double for storage.

[Bob33]

picture speaks 1000 words

I see. You have slow internet. That's too bad. I really like using online backup services for a variety of reasons, including the ability to access my files from just about anywhere at any time.

[KFhunter]

It's usually not that bad, it was out for a while and recently came back up.

Need to phone them and let them know I'm paying for 8mbps and only getting a fraction of that.

[Fl0und3rz]

Editing is one thing.  Storage is another.  If your current editing needs are met, consider a NAS.  There are some very nice large ones that are raid.  Plop it in a wired gigabit network, and you'd have a pretty decent storage option.

Here's an example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822165596

[KFhunter]

computer is long past due for an upgrade, I've got room for a full tower no problem

[bearpaw]

Editing is one thing.  Storage is another.  If your current editing needs are met, consider a NAS.  There are some very nice large ones that are raid.  Plop it in a wired gigabit network, and you'd have a pretty decent storage option.

Here's an example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822165596

That looks pretty interesting, I like that it has RAID 1 to mirror files plus you can access your files from anywhere over the internet.

[Fl0und3rz]

computer is long past due for an upgrade, I've got room for a full tower no problem

I'd still consider a NAS in addition to the RAID in a new desktop.  It's cheap insurance. 

With the RAID in the desktop, I would have a separate drive for the OS and use the RAID array just for storage.  Once you get the desktop set up, you can image the OS drive and store it on the RAID array for easy OS drive failure restoration. 

The only files I have lost since about 1994 have been about 6 months of emails due to a laptop drive failure.

I don't have any specific hardware recommendations, as I am still running a seven year old build and haven't looked into hardware specs in ages.

[Fl0und3rz]

Editing is one thing.  Storage is another.  If your current editing needs are met, consider a NAS.  There are some very nice large ones that are raid.  Plop it in a wired gigabit network, and you'd have a pretty decent storage option.

Here's an example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822165596

That looks pretty interesting, I like that it has RAID 1 to mirror files plus you can access your files from anywhere over the internet.

Note that you could do that with almost any NAS, a dynamic DNS service, and some software, and/or setting up your network with a VPN. 

The types of services such as "Buffalo's free WebAccess" are typically preferred by the generic consumer because they are easier to set up.  They typically rely on some sort of registration with the mother ship (Buffalo's Servers) to enable easy anywhere connection to the NAS.

[Netminder01]

I'm getting ready to build a computer designed for picture and media storage and editing. 

Anyone done so I'd like to see some specs?

I know I want m.2 for the OS for nearly instant on, and stacked HDD's in a raid 1   (I've lost picts before and still hear about it all the time)

I'll post some specs from newegg here later,  I lost my shopping cart 

What sort of storage capacity are you seeking?

[KFhunter]

not sure, I was hoping to get some idea from the picture people here.  Boneaddict?

4 2TB HDD's raid 1 would be plenty I think  (2tb total storage), but I was thinking about storing all my kids' cartoons and movies on computer instead of a mess of DVD's on a bookshelf.

NAS might be good for the cartoon's and movies

[KFhunter]

computer is long past due for an upgrade, I've got room for a full tower no problem

I'd still consider a NAS in addition to the RAID in a new desktop.  It's cheap insurance. 

With the RAID in the desktop, I would have a separate drive for the OS and use the RAID array just for storage.  Once you get the desktop set up, you can image the OS drive and store it on the RAID array for easy OS drive failure restoration. 

The only files I have lost since about 1994 have been about 6 months of emails due to a laptop drive failure.

I don't have any specific hardware recommendations, as I am still running a seven year old build and haven't looked into hardware specs in ages.

I'm liking that idea,  I know I want the M.2 just to run the operating system then store everything in a raid array.   

[Fl0und3rz]

With only 2TB and RAID 1 (mirroring), just buy 3 HDDs, with one as a backup.


The NAS is a good idea for a media storage device as it (at least the one I linked) has support for DLNA and streaming media.  I'd like to do the same with all the DVDs.


Gotcha on the M.2 (SSD) for OS; slipped by me the first time. Like I said. I have been out of the loop on specs for quite a while.

[KFhunter]

just found out I don't have unlimited internet and hit a soft cap throttle 

NETFLIX!

[Fl0und3rz]

just found out I don't have unlimited internet and hit a soft cap throttle 

NETFLIX!

You know?  The Nazis had soft cap throttles on their internet!