Hello NAS Compares,

Which Tower form factor Synology NAS do you recommend to me? I do not have a budget, but I would like the best performance possible. I understand I can just buy the most expensive model, but I would rather not spend the extra $$$$$ for 1% increase in performance or features I w0n't use. I can wait for the recently confirmed 2025 releases. I am looking to use the NAS to perform these tasks:

1) Host a Windows 10 virtual machine that will run home automation software (Homeseer). This software is *not* CPU or ram intensive. 8 GB system ram is okay. Would like to have snapshot backups of this VM.
2) Run Surveillance Station for 10 - 3 megapixel IP cameras. 24/7 recoding.
3) File server for about 6 TB of data, mostly photos. Would like file backup versioning and plan on doing 3 - 2 - 1 backup to C2 cloud and an offsite Synology NAS.
4) No transcoding/PLEX needed.
5) 1-4 concurrent users.

Thank you!
Peter

Hi there,

I watched your review on the newer CWWK Q670 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG5qHoJa7cE). I followed your affiliate links to the dual slot NVMe PCIe adapter card, which I'm keen to buy (happy to use your affiliate link).

What I'm confused about before buying is how to get this card to work in this system, your video doesn't explain it how bifurcation works with the jumper caps. Is it as simple as plugging a jumper cap into the board and then the adapter, or is there still BIOS settings that need to be set? Also I'm not entirely sure what a jumper cap is.

Also, I was looking at the other links you have for that video, the one for "Better CPU Fan" I think is linked to the wrong Noctua model, it looks like it's linked to the AMD model not the Intel model needed for this motherboard

This would be my first NAS/Plex Server. I mainly want to back up family photos and videos while also storing movies that would generally be accessed by a few devices within the home for the rest of the family. I have built multiple PCs over the past 20 years for myself and family members. I had been looking at a Synology 423+ previously, but now am considering a QNAP system.

Hello, I have been trying to figure out which nas to buy and would appreciate your advice!
I would like a nas to put in my serverrack to be able to connect it to my homenetwork. It would mainly serve as storage for videofiles and I would like to stream it to different devices in my home like my computer or Apple TV. My videolibrary contains many 4k blu-ray rips zo I would need a decent speed. I would like it be accesible through Windows file explorer. I was looking in to the QNAP TS-435XeU-4G or the Synology RS822+ nas but I am not sure it would be wise to buy any of these two or if it’s better to buy something else. Please note that I have enough space to even put a non rackmountable nas in my serverrack so if you would prefer to recommend one of those, it’s fine too. I just want the best solution!
Thank you in advance!

My Plex server is running off a dying PC and I want to go the NAS route. There is so many options for NAS on the market, that I'm overwhelmed by what to choose.
All I want to do is run Plex on my home telly, with the occasional use on my phone.
When I look up NAS options in my usual places to buy tech stuff. I get overwhelmed.
Synology, GNAP, Asustor all have so many different options that I just don't know what to choose.
In not after the best of the best. I'd prefer a budget option, but I also don't know what's going to last, and what's going to work efficiently for my use.

Hey,

Currently have a DS1522. Been using a server to offload Plex to, using the 1522 just for storage of the content. Would like to move onto a *all in one* box that can do 4k transcodes for a few of my friends/family. My plex library is about 22TB.

I have 5 EXOS 20TB drives, and 6 EXOS 18TB drives. End of the day, I just want a NAS that's reliable and can do plex w/o the need of another box. I have been leaning towards the TVS-874T.

I do have 10gbe capability as well. Thats a must.

hi all,

I am looking at buying the TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro to run a plex server for myself, friends and family about 3-5 separate households, my main concern is the F4-424 pro going to have the required power to support 3-5 houses playing 1080p tv shows/movies at the same time or will some/all suffer from playback issues/buffering/just wont work.
Also I do have a plex pass for hardware transcoding.

Sam.

My Qnap TS-451 broke and cannot be fixed. HDDs were properly working. Which NAS should I buy to replace my dead QNAP to get by HDDs up and running?

Hi all.

I've finally got around to starting the process of setting up a NAS for media streaming and general file storage. Obviously I'm now spending 16+ hours a day watching YT videos about NASs which tend to contradict each other...

I think I've decided on a DS923+ on which I plan to run Plex etc. I already use Home Assistant, so it'd be nice to get them to play nice.

My big issue right now is buying hard drives - probably 2 to start with.. maybe 3.

I've come across the whole "dodgy Seagate drives" situation and it's causing me decision paralysis. 

It would seem logical that other drive manufacturers are also affected - it's just harder to diagnose. 

Official retailers seem to be selling these dodgy drives as well as Amazon/Ebay etc.

Does anyone have any advice about where to buy new Seagate drives? At least Amazon doesn't argue about returns (generally). 

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

Thanks for giving this point of contact it's greatly appreciated.

I have watch a insane number or videos on YouTube and read a bit online but I'm still feeling like I don't know where to start. I'm looking to build a home NAS to store my videos and photos that I take and edit on (hobby photographer). I would also like it to have enough power to run a Plex server and be future proof in case I want to run something like home assistant etc on it.

I think I have settled on the Jonsbo N3 case but I am open to suggestions. I would like 2.5gbe on it at least so it won't take too long sending data to and from it and even give me the ability to edit photos/videos directly off it with a drive for cache. I have built PC's in the past but a long time ago, and the build process isn't an issue for me, it's deciding on what motherboard, PSU etc to get that is the challenge.

Ideally I don't want a cheap Chinese PSU and I want something quite energy efficient and hopefully quiet.