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My HexOS NAS Build: From Inspiration to Reality Hey everyone, I probably should have kicked things off by sharing my planned build before revealing the actual one, but I got a little too excited! So, why this build? I was really inspired by Linus Tech Tips' (LTT) Scrapyard Wars and set out to source as many local, used parts as possible. That proved to be quite a challenge in my area! Then came the announcement for HexOS, which was exactly what I was looking for to build a simple NAS. I started by purchasing a HexOS lifetime key, and then the part-sourcing journey began. Part List: Operating System * HexOS Lifetime Key: $144.88 Core Components * CPU: Ryzen 7 1700 (8C/16T) - $45 (Facebook Marketplace) * CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE - $48.90 (Amazon Marketplace Canada) * Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4 R2.0 - $114.96 (Newegg Canada) * Power Supply: MSI A850GL - $183.95 (Best Buy) * RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz - $67.99 (Canada Computers) * Boot Drive: WD Black SN770 500GB - $79.99 (Canada Computers) * Zotac 2060 8GB - $180 (Facebook Marketplace) Storage Drives * Storage Drives (x2): Seagate BarraCuda 8TB 7200 RPM - $224.19 each (Best Buy) Current Case * Thermaltake S200 TG ARGB Plus: $114.96 (Best Buy) This case isn't the final home for the server. Once I acquire the additional HDDs, the server will be migrated to my larger main rig case. The Thermaltake S200 TG ARGB Plus will then be repurposed as the first component for a new gaming rig for my special lady! Future Plans My intention is to add two additional HDDs down the road. I'll need a SATA controller for this, as my boot drive uses one of the available SATA ports. On the bright side, my special lady gave me a "free PC part" coupon worth up to $100, which I plan to use for one of those future HDDs!