I am undertaking a project of that sort myself, though using a 64 bit windows platform. My focus will be on the computers performance as well as isolation, noise, emf/rmf insulation, as well as an internal (better than external) solid state dard drive (a few, probably). I am considering enclosures for an external power supply and interface for this PC, as well as those super silent PC cases (google them) further isolating it from noise. Kicking around mini stillpoint risers for mother board, etc, but could get pricey. not sure how crazy i want to get but right now, leaning towards it. there are also "silent" power supplies and an assortment of stuff to build an ultra quiet puter. I am already using an ESI Juli@ and the only change I would make is to mod it.
Start PC music Server from Scratch
I would like to build a music server form scratch using a Mac Mini as my base computer. I'm new to all of this and feel this is a more stable way to go. Of course I will be modifying this base computer a lot, adding RAM ,battery power, external Hard Drives and any other good advise I get. This system is for my office area and I will be right in front of the music server. Can anybody give me some basic advice on how to proceed? I'm starting form scratch and will be buying my mac mini tomorrow. Any advise before proceeding? I'd appreciate it very much.