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  1. J

    Repurpose old desktop into NAS with low power usage?

    If you go with Freenas 7 I have a AMD 4200 and 6 drives in it. It draw 60 watts on idle with 1 of the disks turning (web server). Freenas 7 can vary automatiquely my processor speed from 4200 to 700 Mhz. The processor temp is almost as room temperature when idle. Just 1 little fan is enough...
    • jean
    • Post #3
    • Forum: DIY
  2. J

    Looking for a new NAS

    Yes you can It is an excellent idea to use your old computer. If you install FreeNas 7 (the new version 8 is not yet consumer oriented) you can "Enable the system power control utility". It will cut your CPU speed by four. You also spin down yours hard drives individualy after 30 minutes or...
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