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Can I build a NAS out of a desktop? [Request]

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n00b question, sorry. If I had a desktop that could hold 4 HD and 2 SSD, could I turn it into a NAS? Could someone point me in the right direction if this makes sense?

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It really depends on what you need. A simple share for pushing some files around could run even on an RPi 1.

If you already have a desktop machine flying around, you could absolutely use that as a starting point. Just keep in mind, that power might be an issue here. Desktops sometimes draw 40W and more just idling, while smaller boards can get down to 5W and below.

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