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Hi NAScompares. Lover your work. Struggling to find best replacement for my NAS. My existing DS 216+II struggles even to run my unifi access point on Docker.

I am ramping up on usage, so will need it to support around 5 cameras, 3 unifi access points, 5-6 users accessing files and photos, and have an extensive multimedia collection. Would like to future proof it for handling 4k video files, so I was interested in the videos you've done where you warn against the limitation of the AMD chips for transcoding on the fly. However, I am not convinced by the limitations around RAM capacity of some of he older models with Intel Celeron chips. Do I just have to hold fire for now, or is there something suitable out there that will do the job for years to come.

Thanks!

Hello! We appreciate your kind words! Considering your requirements, a quad-core Celeron NAS model like the DS423+ would be a suitable choice. It can handle transcoding up to 1080p in Plex and 4K in first-party apps. However, if you anticipate the need for remote 4K streaming in the future, you might want to explore options with Xeon-based NAS or QNAP models with GPU PCIe cards, as they are better suited for that purpose. The DS423+ offers local streaming capabilities and the flexibility to keep two bays empty for future expansion. With this NAS, you can support around 5 cameras, 3 Unifi access points, 5-6 users accessing files and photos, and manage your extensive multimedia collection. While some older models with Intel Celeron chips may have RAM capacity limitations, the DS423+ provides a good balance of features and performance to meet your needs. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy NAS hunting!