CoolHandLuke
Inactive User
Hey folks I am going to put my old Desktop Tower to use and build a cheap home server, there is lots of software options out there, so I was wondering what most people prefer.
My server will be pretty basic with only 4GB RAM, intel 2.6 ghz cpu , 2 x1TB WD Ext Drives and a 500GB Internal Sata Drive.
I was going to splash out for a decent server from over clockers, but I cant see the point in spending over £650, when I have a max 100mbps lan connection, and only have a max of 12.5 Meg/sec transfer rate.
So to me forking out hundreds of pounds with a home 100mb connection is a waste of money ? I could be wrong.
Anyone run a home server ? any view's hints and tips are welcome, like cheap hosts or free software like logmein for family members.
Cheers for any input...
My server will be pretty basic with only 4GB RAM, intel 2.6 ghz cpu , 2 x1TB WD Ext Drives and a 500GB Internal Sata Drive.
I was going to splash out for a decent server from over clockers, but I cant see the point in spending over £650, when I have a max 100mbps lan connection, and only have a max of 12.5 Meg/sec transfer rate.
So to me forking out hundreds of pounds with a home 100mb connection is a waste of money ? I could be wrong.
Anyone run a home server ? any view's hints and tips are welcome, like cheap hosts or free software like logmein for family members.
Cheers for any input...
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