Hey TR,
Here's the problem: I have three computers that I would like to network together.
Comp 1: Win 7 Pro Machine - This is my gaming/ general usage computer.
Comp 2: Snow Leopard Machine - iMac has all multimedia, out of HD space.
Comp 3: Asus Netbook running XP - "Living room PC", just for IM/ web
So here's the thing. My Mac is out of HD space. I like to do video editing on it and the external drive currently attached is too darn slow.
All these computers are hooked up to a D-link DIR 615 wireless N router.
What I would like to do is use some of my current spare parts (HP mobo, AMD 4200+ proc, 1Gb RAM, HP 300w PSU) to build a home server where all comps could access data at anytime.
I'm guessing I'm going to need a case and a couple of HD's but what else?
Am I going to have compatibility issues? How about speed? I'm trying to do this as cheap as possible, but I'm always open to suggestions so long as the performance justifies the price!
-HF