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Hi and thank you so much for doing this!

I'm sure you've had this question a lot but I'm also sure those people asking had the same findings I have. I am a photographer/videographer and need a large/fast local storage solution for 4K and some 8K editing along with photos (less taxing). I do not need multiple users, just myself but I want fast storage that is reliable for video editing/exports. I can't seem to find a perfect solution with TB3, 6 bays, and SSD caching. I do also love the option of the one touch copy, but that's a luxury item.

I was almost settled on the QNAP TS 664 until I saw that the PCIe slot couldn't take their TB3 adapter. Is there a unit out there for me? or will I need to make some concession?

Thanks so much for your help!

Alex

Hi there! For your use case, I would recommend the QNAP TVS-672XT. It has 6 bays, supports Thunderbolt 3, and has SSD caching support. The TVS-672XT also has an Intel Core i5 processor, which should be more than capable of handling your 4K and 8K video editing needs. Additionally, it has a PCIe slot that can be used to add Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, as well as other expansion cards if needed.

The one touch copy feature is also available on the TVS-672XT, so you won't have to give up that luxury item. Overall, I think the TVS-672XT would be a great fit for your needs.