NZXT Phantom 820 NAS Server
This monster of a system is used for mass storage, backups and network-attached storage, and it even hosts a Plex media server. It isn’t connected to any kind of display and can only be accessed remotely for any maintenance it requires. It doesn’t require much processing and so it only uses onboard graphics and a stock processor cooling solution.
Who says your boring storage server has to look boring?
So. Much. Cooling. Not to mention how spacious it is in this case. The possibilities are endless!
A fan controller is a quick and easy way to ensure you're getting the cooling you need without complicated software.
This system boasts a staggering 8 fans, including two 200mm intake fans, for an incredible amount of cooling. This helps to keep the hard drives as cool as possible since they are accessed frequently by several other devices. This server stores backups from all my other devices as well as plenty of multimedia for entertainment anywhere in the house. It also hosts a Plex server for easy access on devices like smart TVs, TV boxes like Apple TV, tablets and more. It utilizes specialized NAS (network-attached storage) hard drives that have firmware specifically designed to allow multiple devices to access files at the same time without risking file corruption. The drives are also more robust for longer life with frequent or constant file access.
Technical Specifications
NZXT Phantom 820 ultra-tower case
Asus P8H77-V motherboard
Intel Core i7-2600k processor
12GB of memory
EVGA 80+ Bronze 550 B3 power supply
Kingston A400 240GB SSD
6TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD
4TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD
1TB Toshiba HDD
Two additional HDD/SSD trays in a removable cage
Four 5.25” bays in the front for additional expansion
5.25” Standard Optical Drive
5.25” 6-port fan controller - controls all fans except bottom and HDD cage
Front 200mm NZXT intake fan
Side 200mm NZXT intake fan
Bottom 140mm NZXT intake fan
Hard drive cage 120mm fan angled towards processor
Top three 120mm Corsair red LED exhaust fans
Rear 140mm Corsair red LED exhaust fan