Everything you need to build your own NAS setup (and what it will cost)
(Windows Phone Central)

Instead of labeling 20 external hard drives and keeping them in a secure location, it may be a good idea to build network-attached storage (NAS) server. As well as buying a pre-built enclosure, you could build one yourself. It`s sure to come in handy while you`re stuck at home for a while. Here`s everything you need to know on how to build your own NAS. Case Thermaltake Core V1 This compact case from Thermaltake allows you to store a few drives inside, while also letting you cram it full of all the components required to build your own NAS. It`s also affordable. $60 at Amazon $60 at Newegg CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200G The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is a quad-core processor with a boost speed of up to 4.0GHz. This doesn`t sound like much, but it`s a great starter package with killer integrated graphics for a custom NAS and the option to upgrade at a later date. $176 at Amazon $175 at Newegg Power Supply EVGA 500 BR The PSU is one of the most essential parts of any PC buil...