Hi, I m trying to build a all in one Server and am currently struggling with some things:
Choices so far are, Sagitarius 8 bay nas case, i7 12700, Unraid, 2x Seagate Exos 22tb. Im just not sure what mainboard to get. Maybe you have some advice. Should i get one from aliexpress that seems to fit my needs? I also saw some biostar ones that didnt seem too bad. Im also thinking if i get an aliexpress one should i get one with sodimm slots or not (should be more efficient no?) also is it hard to get good c states with aliexpress booards? technically i got 32gb corsair dominator plats laying around but i couuld also sell them to get a bigger more reasonably priced kit. Also should i go for ECC board/Ram? the cpu is capable of doing so after all.

Thanks in advance

Hello,


Mohammed

Just wondering if you could recommend a NAS system which has an intel i3 or i5 that can handle 4k transcoding as well as having 5-6 bays?

Is there a way to backup photo like the way synology does it with the photos app? So you get automatic back up with search on year's, months etc. And maybe add keyword so you can find photos by searching the key words? Just like photos on synology.

Or should I just by a synology to use the app and the store the photos on the unas pro?

Or are there other options?

With regards,

I am very old, not technical and need help with my Asustor Nas (Win 11 file explorer shows as AS3302Tv2-C905)
Does NASCompares (which i assume is in UK) still take quries or provide a service ?
Situation: I am just a small home user; installed and had fully working Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 -April 2025;
THEN: (i think following a MS Win update) i lost win file explorer access to my data; and access to asustor ADMasustor (Asus tech support were great and got Asus control centre working again so i can access the their NAS again thru ADM! BUT i still cannot access via WIN file explorer so i was directed to MS tech supportg. MS, also great, determined the problem displayed IE " this user account has expired" was from the SMB server (i am now out of my depth) provided by the Asustor installation (which may have been corrupted with a Win Upate); so back to Asustor who ask me to check the ADM SMB is ticked (which it is) and for the SMB version ... i am now drowning.... Where do i go??

so i was wondering

do you have any updates concerning the replacement of QNAP TL D800C DAS ENCLOSURE by the model TL D810TC4 which we have seen thanks to Nas Compare during the NAB SHOW of 2025

Regards : im a huge fan of your work

Hello, I have been following your fab YouTube channel for some time and would like advice regarding my next steps. I am looking for a secure 5-bay NAS system with internet access that allows remote file uploads. Low power consumption and minimal noise are important criteria, and the primary use will be storing video and photo files from professional cameras. My previous experience has been with Terramaster over the past 12 years, though not for professional work or remote storage access.
Could you please recommend a Synology 5-bay NAS model suitable for these needs?. If any restriction on what size eg. 16TB or make of NAS drives I can use in it. Regards Nigel

Hi

Totally confused, Terramaster seem to have the right hardware and Synology the right software...
Now, not being able to test and evaluate all brands and software, it comes down to trusting reviewers, as you and others.
Is Synology that much better to warrant the price tag, plus its tight ecosystem, or could I use with patience the Terramaster or maybe ASUStor software?
You have access to all brands and software that we, the viewer, do not.
Terramaster F6-424 max or Asustor Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6707t maybe something similar in the QNAP range.
Main usage will be Multimedia(Plex Jellyfin), Storage, Backup of 2 -3 PCs(Windows) and file access.
I have watched so many of this channel's YouTube videos (fantastic by the way)
I have extensive experience building and setting up PCs(Windows).
I am 70 years old and thought I might try NAS.

I want to buy a DXP4800 Plus, but I'm having a hard time choosing what kind of drives to put in it. My old NAS had a Seagate IronWolf - 8TB - ST8000VN004, and I found that one to be kind of loud.

So I want to have quiet drives, or at least some that are easy on the ears, but I have no idea what to go for. Nobody online seems to agree on a certain model.

My plan is to buy two drives at the beginning and then add more down the line.

Hi Nascompares, I saw in your latest video UGreen UPS you spoke about the only other device you have ever given a perfect score being a USB4 Mondrian drive.
Can you please share your Affiliated link for this as i could not find this
Many Thanks
Andrew