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    Trying to Figure Out a Strategy

    I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for backing up my PC. My current setup is: C: OS Win 7 Internal drive. D: 650 GB. Backup drive for C: (Acronis image) and some other data. Internal drive. E: 650 GB. Photos (currently about 400 GB. Internal drive. G: 650 GB. Backup for E: Photos...
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    Buy Vs. Build Cost

    Yes, the folks here have been very helpful. I'm now armed with the information and have some decisions to make. Many thanks to all. Tom
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    Buy Vs. Build Cost

    Wow, thanks Hydaral! Lots of good information. I'm not sure I want get in to all the modifications you did but the hardware suggestions are great. Hadn't even heard of NexentaStor and was prepared to buy Windows. The DLink DNS-323 has some pretty good reviews at both Amazon and Newegg...
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    Buy Vs. Build Cost

    I've been reading the forum and am thinking of building my own NAS. I've built a couple of PCs and an HTPC so that shouldn't be a problem. However I could buy a Synology DS211J with two 2TB drives for around $350. It doesn't seem like I could build one for that. Is that a correct assumption...
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    Do NASes Handle Drive Images?

    Thanks, teknojnky, that does clarify things. Maybe I'll go with an NAS so I can use it to backup my PC and HTPC. I thought perhaps a couple of external drives would work but the NAS seems to be more flexable. Thanks again, Tom
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    Do NASes Handle Drive Images?

    Thanks, 00Roush, for the reply. I think the NAS would be my only backup. On it would be the backup of my OS drive, the drive where my photos are, my HTPC drive OS and, perhaps, my wife's Mac. If some other setup works better I'd be all for it. I'm still not sure why the NAS would be any...
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    Do NASes Handle Drive Images?

    I want my NAS as mainly a backup. Are they good for drive imaging like from Acronis? I have a PC with about 1TB of data on a couple of drives (mostly photos) right now and an HTPC in the living room with maybe 300GB of data. Also If I got a two drive NAS I don't have to install two drives...
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