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DIY NAS Setup with Fractal Node 804 - Enquiries - 03-21-2024 Plex server / Game Emulator / Home Storage Needs to be able to transcode a few 4k --> 1080 remote streams Planning on using Unraid as OS Curious if my build sounds solid and if you have an alternative MoBo or PS suggestion Node 804 ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 Mini ITX Motherboard Crucial Pro 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model CP2K16G4DFRA32A i5 12500t or i5 12600t 9207-8i PCIE3.0 6Gbps HBA LSI FW20 IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID 2* SFF-8087 US 1tb m.2 (already have) RM750x Shift Fully Modular ATX Power Supply Hoping for a system that will last for at least a few years and be expandable/upgradable in the future. Had initially planned on a smaller N-100 build but am thinking the i5 will give me more room to grow. Thanks for any advice you may have! Your articles have been super helpful!, RE: DIY NAS Setup with Fractal Node 804 - ed - 03-22-2024 Thanks for reaching out! Your overall setup looks really good, especially with the choice of the 12th Gen i5. It's a powerful CPU that should handle even heavy 4K transcoding tasks with ease. With Unraid as your OS and the other components you've selected, you're likely to have a robust and versatile setup that will serve you well for years to come.