07-09-2024, 11:10 AM
I am the OP. I've done further research. This suggests that there can be problems with compatibility between a computer and the SATA chips in separate USB hard drive docks. Also that doing all I want to do with this machine might require more power, though I don't want to add too much more compute power in case I waste electricity. Therefore, taking this on board, how about the following spec to build my own?
Case:
Fractal Design Node 304 - Black - Mini Cube Compact Computer Case - Small form factor - Mini ITX – mITX - High Airflow - Modular interior - 3x Fractal Design Silent R2 120mm Fans Included - USB 3.0
£ 91.49 GBP
Power supply:
Corsair CP-9020177-UK RM550x 80 PLUS Gold 550 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - Black
£ 94.50 GBP
CPU + CPU cooler + Motherboard + 16GB RAM + 256GB SSD:
Tuofudun 6 Bay NAS Motherboard DDR5, Intel i3 N305, 6 x SATA3.0, 2 x M.2 NVMe, 4 x Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN, Mini ITX 17 x 17 cm
£ 298 GBP
Case:
Fractal Design Node 304 - Black - Mini Cube Compact Computer Case - Small form factor - Mini ITX – mITX - High Airflow - Modular interior - 3x Fractal Design Silent R2 120mm Fans Included - USB 3.0
£ 91.49 GBP
Power supply:
Corsair CP-9020177-UK RM550x 80 PLUS Gold 550 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - Black
£ 94.50 GBP
CPU + CPU cooler + Motherboard + 16GB RAM + 256GB SSD:
Tuofudun 6 Bay NAS Motherboard DDR5, Intel i3 N305, 6 x SATA3.0, 2 x M.2 NVMe, 4 x Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN, Mini ITX 17 x 17 cm
£ 298 GBP