I have been looking at the ugreen dxp400+ but I recently upgraded my pc and have a 12700k, 2x2tb nvme ssd (evo 980) and a 750w psu. I thought to use these parts for the nas (even though probably overkill). I want the nas for running a plex server (4k at 120hz TV), sharing large video files for an editing team offsite (though not editing off the nas) and replacing cloud storage for myself and my partner. Any suggestions of issues I may run into and motherboard/enclosure would be really helpful. Or if I should just sell the chip and go for the ugreen. Last issue is around the connections. It doesn't seeem to make sense for less than a 10gb Ethernet or thurnderbolt 4 if I run a system on an ssd with hdd back up right?

I have been running a Plex server for years but with my libraries becoming mostly 4k now I wanted to upgrade my storage. I like have a PC for the server with a video card doing the transcoding. But I want to optimize my storage as much as possible. Currently I just have 4-5 random 8-12TB drives in the PC. I have 1-2 internal users and 2-3 remote users simultaneously streaming for much of the day.

With $500-800, what would you recommend for improvements?

Ok, I did this on my 918+, but my speeds are actually are slower than normal. 370 instead of 950. Any ideas as to why?

i am building a NAS for home. confused with what configuration to take and which OS to use or any other step by step guide.

Looking forward for response.
Thx for time

Hello.
on 2022  I asked you for advice regarding buying a NAS. I went for the Synology 720+. I upgraded to 18 GB of RAM and had 2x8 TB WD drives. 
I opened a small business now, and we film podcasts, our workflow is with Blackmagick atem mini extreme and Hyperdeck HD. I now have some shared folders my team uses, but I need storage for video footage where my team can download them immediately, and upload clips & shorts to a different folder we use. And it would be perfect to record directly on NAS.


I am thinking about 2 solutions:
1. Buy additional 5-bay storage for my 720+, move it to the office and add additional users to some of the shared folders2. To go with 4-bay nas just for the office and not to mix those 2 things (private and business)

Financially, as I can see, the DX517 enclosure costs a similar price as the DS423+ NAS. As this business NAS is only for storing and sharing the footage (I don't need features like photos or similar), what would you recommend me to do?I am no

Hey guys, I only just discovered your channel about a month ago and I love it. I have a question about QTS Hero storage pools and the add raid set to existing raid feature. MY TVS-h1688X currently has six 22TB Ironwolf Pro drives (Storage Pool 1, RAID 5, ZFS), later today I am adding six Seagate Exos 28TB drives (Storage Pool 2). Will I lose data if I create a new pool for the new drives, Raid 5, ZFS and combine that with the existing storage pool 1 RAID?

Thanks,
Jason

Hi,

I've been wanting to upgrade our WD MyCloud where that firm rodgered all owners of their MyCloud devices and essentially turned them into a door stop, plus there was zero redundancy of which I didn't like anyway.

So, as money is beyond tight I pulled the trigger on a Yottamaster Y-Defender Series Model: DF4RU3 '2.5 3.5 inch SATA HDD SSD Enclosure 4 Bay RAID External Case House Multi Slot Port 4x18TB RGB Silent Fan HDD Case' from AliExpress during Black Friday. I made a massive mistake and completely hold my hands up to for whatever enlightened thinking late at night, (never made such a glaring mistake in my 50-years on this sphere) didn't check it had networking ability - I know, I know 

So, whilst I can attempt to return this, whilst it's free return (I pay initial carrier return and if they accept the return they reimburse but never guaranteed I suppose)... I'm wishing to know if I can salvage this spend and that I can still roughly get to where I need to be for now, as follows;

1. Windows 10 Desktop which can't be upgraded to Win 11 wiped and install Linux Mint Cinnamon
   
2. Then Install CASA OS
   
3. Connect the aforementioned Yottamaster DAS to #1 above
   
4. Have the ability to get files/photo's/videos to be shared, saved, viewed to the DAS from a few users in my household via their own Windows PC/Smartphone, via it being connected to the Linux Mint Cinnamon Desktop of which has 150Mbps internet connection?
   

Hi,
Your YT channel helped me purchase my first NAS, thanks. I got the Asustor AS5402T. Following your guides, I was able to install TrueNas Scale...thanks again. Now, after reading your post:
https://nascompares.com/answer/qnap-tvs-672xt-external-gpu-via-m-2-slot-and-adapter/

I want to add an external GPU. The intel CPU is transcoding ok, but I wan to provide access to my media remotely for quite a few family members, so I might need simultaneous transcoding.

I plan to replicate your setup using the same m.2 adapter and Nvidia card. Could you please just offer some guidance as to how to address the software/driver config? I do not mind reverting the OS back to ADM if necessary.

Thanks again for all the free information you provide, it helps a lot of people like me. Maybe a video on this very subject of external GPU?))

Sincerely,
Joe

I foolishly bought a DS224+ last year with 2 x 4TB drives and guess what... I've outgrown it :-(

Would the DS1522+ be a good upgrade?

I am a hobbyist photographer using Photoshop. Topaz Photo AI and Lightroom Classic on Windows 11 and use the NAS to store all of my images. My NAS is connected to my router and I mostly connect using wifi. The cable broadband can deliver up to 900Mbps. Thanks in advance

How to Restore H265/H264 Transcoding Support for Emby Server on Synology NAS DS1621+ (DSM 7.22). I know that with the DSM 7.22 update, media file transcoding/processing was moved to end devices, but this is unacceptable for me. I have several devices (Smart TVs, etc.) that do not natively support these formats, and I was satisfied when transcoding occurred on the Synology NAS side. Please help me.