Thanks for sharing. Did you try your luck with VirtualBox? I saw this thread "http://forum.havetheknowhow.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=81". You might want to consider that if it solve some if not all of the problems you encountered. I hope you inform us of the outcome.

Hello Guys! I am currently thinking of ways on how to setup my PC to handle all my requirements and I saw this post. I didn't wat to create a new post for a related question. So Ian, Did you got a chance to try this setup again to remind you why you abandoned the idea? Also, when you where on the se...

Thanks! Btw, do you think 750watts of PSU going to be enough for my requirements? what brand would you recommend? Assuming I have the following parts, Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 CPU: i7 2600K 3.4 memory: 16 GB using intergrated motherboard graphics an 8 port sata card 12 HDD to which 3 are ins...

Thanks for the info. Is the shutdown script dependent on the circuit or they operate independent to each other? I had a chat with my friend. The temperature meter he has has a 5 probe sensor and can be program to control the fan speed. Haven't had a change to get the model and name yet because he wa...

Thanks Ian! I appreciate the time and effort you are giving to help me, and others, on this project of mine. The article "How to build a linux media server" was already a big help and the information you are giving me here are clarrifying grey areas of this project. You are right about the...

Thanks Ian for giving me your opinion. I need all the help I can get . Sounds like you're going to be building quite the beast. I want to build a Media Server/NAS Server that will last me a lifetime... ok maybe 5 years :P. My original plan was to buy a 2 bay NAS(which I have now), then buy 4 bay, th...

I forgot the e-sata card.

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue) - for 8 channel/port sata controller card.
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) - if a card is required for the hot swapable drive/s.
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 - for e-sata card.
1 x PCI - for wake-on-lan capable ethernet card.

Hello Everyone! I am currently gathering information for what parts to purchase and put together for my NAS. I will need help on other areas that I am still confused. I am now trying to decide what motherboard to purchase and what features will it have. My attention now is on the number of PCIe slot...