Since selecting an OS can be a deep rabbit hole, we’ll quickly go over a few of the more popular ones and cover some advantages and disadvantages of each one. When it comes to choosing an operating system for a NAS server, you’ve got tons of choices. And if you’re planning on installing a new operating system on the computer, you’ll also want to grab a flash drive for this part. If you want to turn an old PC into a NAS server, then you’ll need to figure out which operating system you want to use. For example, a Synology DS218+ might struggle to transcode on a Plex server, while an old OptiPlex 9020 (running a 4th-gen Intel processor) will handle the job with relative ease. You don’t need a lot of CPU power to dole out files over your network, but if you also want to use something like Plex, you might find an old computer can handle the job better. More Powerful – A pre-built NAS computer may be easier to set up, but they’re also less powerful. Plus, if you outgrow your old PC NAS solution, you can always build your own NAS/media server and bring over your PCIe cards to your new build. Want to add faster networking, a GPU for media transcoding, or additional SATA ports for more drives? Simply slot in an appropriate PCIe card. Greater Flexibility – Repurposing an old PC to use as a NAS server allows you the modularity of a PC, both in terms of software and hardware. Then, just add software and drives (discussed below) and you’re done! But even if you don’t, you can pick up an old workstation-like a Dell OptiPlex 9020-for dirt cheap. It’s Cheaper – If you already have an old PC lying around, then of course it’s cheaper to use than a dedicated NAS solution. But using an old PC as a NAS server offers a few advantages over a pre-built solution. Purpose-built NAS solutions are great if you just want something quick and easy to use. Advantages of Using an Old PC as a NAS Server To help you get started and understand what you can do with your old PC NAS, we’ll go over all of that and more. But when so many ready-made solutions exist, why would you? And how exactly do you turn an old PC into a NAS machine anyway?
If you’ve been on the Internet for any time at all, you’re probably aware that you can repurpose an old PC into an at-home server or NAS.
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