First off I love your videos and you've convinced me to buy this NAS. My idea would be to run this as a virtual machine and do video editing as well as a running Plex.
My question is should I buy the I9 or the I7. I'm familiar with all the additional features included in the I9 and am predisposed to buying the best of anything. That being said am I wasting money?
My video editing is mostly 4k drone.
I'm also thinking of running 8tb ironwolf HDD in raid 10 plus 2 WD black.2Tb M.2 SSD in raid 1 cache and OS for cyberlink powerdirexto suite.
What do you think. I7 or i9
Thank you for your kind words and interest in our videos! In terms of choosing between the QNAP TVS-H874 i7 and i9 models, both options are powerful and suitable for your intended usage. The i7 model is generally sufficient for most tasks, including 4K video editing. However, if you require the absolute highest performance or plan to run resource-intensive virtual machines, the i9 model may provide an extra boost.
When it comes to NVMe caching, it's important to consider reliability ratings such as DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). Caching involves a high volume of read and write operations, so selecting an NVMe drive with a DWPD rating of 0.5 or higher is recommended for better endurance. Some reliable options include the Samsung 970 Pro with 0.66 DWPD, Seagate FireCuda 510 with 0.7 DWPD, Seagate FireCuda 520 with 0.9 DWPD, Seagate IronWolf 525 with 0.7 DWPD, Seagate Firecuda 530 with 0.7 DWPD, Synology SNV3400 with 0.68 DWPD, and WD Red SN700 with 1.0 DWPD.
Considering your requirements, both the i7 and i9 models are suitable choices. However, if you prioritize maximum performance and have the budget for it, the i9 model would provide that extra horsepower. Remember to select reliable NVMe drives for caching to ensure optimal performance and durability. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help you make the best decision for your NAS setup!