2024-10-22, 07:49 PM
(2024-10-22, 06:56 PM)TheDreadPirate Wrote:(2024-10-22, 06:28 PM)DangerBK Wrote: It really doesn't have to be 4k. Downsides to USB storage? I'm open to any other ideas within my budget.
With USB hard drives, you have less control over the actual hard drive in the enclosure. For PCs that are running 24/7, NAS rated drives are strongly recommended since they are rated to run 24/7.
It depends on your space constraints. A mini-ITX system, instead of a mini PC, would allow you to use a dedicated GPU, use internal SATA hard drives, and offer more flexibility with the CPU. A case like the Fractal Node 304 or Core 500?
A $1000 budget, which I'm assuming includes the storage, is easily doable and you have a lot of options to work with.
A low-ish end Intel or AMD CPU with a mini-ITX motherboard, 32GB of RAM, Intel Arc GPU, a single 8TB hard drive in a mini-ITX case. Easily doable for that budget and will easily handle your work load.
If a super small enclosure is not a requirement, that would opens things up even more.
If I were to spec a system for about $1000, here is how I would do it.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TCFfMV
Make adjustments to meet your needs. But something like that would meet your needs, while giving you room to grow.
No concern with using AMD vs Intel? I thought Intel had more support. Ya space isn't a concern but I don't want to spend a lot on electricity if it's not necessary. Thanks for putting together a parts list I really appreciate the effort
