Would my hardware be enough ?

Hi all,

I have wanted to install a small NAS and plex server at home but never moved done it.

At work, they are replacing the computers and I could grab a one for free.

It's a lenovo thinkcenter A70.

So the CPU is a Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 (2 core 2.93ghz)
There is 3 SATA (It's probably 3gbs), one is used for the dvd player but I won't need that so could easily remove.

I want to use it to store my personal data, pictures of the family, video, movies etc.
I would be using a owncloud to copy pictures and video from cell phone to the nas. (Mine and my wife)
I would like to run a plex server to stream video to my living room computer instead of storing the movies in the computer, or tablet but it won't stream more than a device at a time.
I would also like to be able to download torrent to it.

Is that CPU and rest of the hardware be able to do that ?
OR should I be looking for other used material instead ?

Thank You

P.S. : If this is in the wrong section, please transfer it, I wasn't sure exactly where to go.

Zitat von vl1969

for a small NAS should be enough, you didn't say what the RAM you have there
but as long it is like 4GB or more should be fine.
also if you do not plan to transcode the video with Plex all is good for streaming.
I am not sure the video card on that machine is strong enough for transcoding.

I am not sure what's in, I will have to verify. I might have to open a few boxes to find the best one.
The specs says :

• 1GB standard, supports upto 4GB maximum

I have seen 2 memory stick, so it's either 2g or 4g.
It's DDR3 so I could test with my other computer who have 2x4gb if it will accept 8gb even if it's says maximum 4.

Does the ram make a big difference ?

Zitat von gderf

You probably meant CPU, not video card.

I don't know if I will need transcoding or not.

As part as video card, I could use a GTX 660 in there, but will need another case cause of the height. And probably another power supply.