Computer Suggestions (lots of hard drives)

jmw1137 · Post by **jmw1137** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:25 pm

I'm looking to get a computer that I can put 4-5 hard drives into. The only brand I'd prefer to stay away from is Dell but other than that I'm pretty open. I was checking out Systemax and it looks like a few of their systems can handle it but am not sure. Also, if I do get a system and have up to 5 HDs I'm guessing I'll need a bigger power supply...right? Would 500w do it?

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:47 pm

why not just build your own computer so you can customize it, case and all

with 5 drives i recommend no less than a 550 watt PSU from a name brand like Vantec or Antec

Craig321 · Post by **Craig321** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:01 pm

Ya, if you're looking to make a server or whatever you want the computer for then build your own, or go to http://www.meshcomputers.com, you can customise a whole PC to what you want on there and they'll build it for you with warranty etc.

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:07 pm

How much storage are you looking at? Why not just purchase fewer bigger drives instead of 5 seperate ones? Then you would use less for the powersuply....

loop2kil · Post by **loop2kil** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:23 pm

if you don't want to build it yourself...check out http://www.monarchcomputers.com as they have a section where you can customize a pc to your liking and they will assemble, setup and test it for you.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:26 pm

what are ya doing with them?

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:28 pm

Randy wrote:what are ya doing with them?

just a WAG (wild ass guess) Pron. Just kidding. Need a little more info.

jmw1137 · Post by **jmw1137** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:59 pm

See this thread for more info: https://www.speedguide.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=192817

I need about 2-4TB of storage....but will only need about 2-3 until about a year from now.

nightowl · Post by **nightowl** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:01 pm

Brent wrote:why not just build your own computer so you can customize it, case and all

with 5 drives i recommend no less than a 550 watt PSU from a name brand like Vantec or Antec

I've got a antech 380 watt PSU running 4X80 gig hard drives and a dvd drive and its been working fine for 2 years

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:21 am

Have you considered running a standard computer and using daisy-chained firewire drives?

I have 5 HD's in a antec case, running 550watt PS without any issues. Plus, I have a 2-HD firewire enclosure that I got from ebay for $40 and another firewire enclosure that I travel with.

David · Post by **David** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:26 am

Brent wrote:why not just build your own computer so you can customize it, case and all

with 5 drives i recommend no less than a 550 watt PSU from a name brand like Vantec or Antec

I have 7 drives in one box with an Antec 500 watt supply. No problems.

jmw1137 · Post by **jmw1137** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:09 am

Hell_Yes wrote:I have 7 drives in one box with an Antec 500 watt supply. No problems.

Can you point me to your case? Thanks.