I have an old computer that I use for storing and streaming my media. It has an attached external drive. I would like to increase my storage and build something that could be extensible to at least 100TB. I am not worried about backup.

I looked and I think I need a HDD rack or enclosure. Some people gave me links to good deals on ebay and some other sellers but they are based on the US and shipping fees are high. I saw this HDD enclosure and it seems to be what I am searching but I don’t if they are good.

Do you have some advices for me?

  • tuff_wizard@aussie.zone
    4·
    8 months ago

    Does your “old computer” have usb3 or usb c? If not you’ll find it very slow to access all that data over usb 2

    • SprokesOP
      2·
      8 months ago

      I only have USB 2 but it is OK for my need right now.

      • tuff_wizard@aussie.zone
        1·
        8 months ago

        You’ll be better off trying to get a proper network attached storage (NAS) rather than an enclosure. Either buy a pre-made one or make one out of parts. That way you can use the network speeds. Or you could get a usb3 pcie card, they are very cheap these days.