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Seeking Advice on NAS Build Optimization - Enquiries - 06-07-2025
Hello, I’m building a home NAS using TrueNAS SCALE. For streaming Movies and Tv shows and Backups Here’s the build I came up with:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro
Thermal Compound: KINGPINcooling KPx
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B650M-A AX II
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30
Storage: Netac NV7000 2TB NVMe SSD (TrueNAS SCALE OS), 4× Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB HDDs
GPU: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Case: Fractal Design Node 804
PSU: NZXT C1200 1200W 80+ Gold
Network: Intel X540-T2 2x10GbE PCIe x8
Controller: LSI Logic 9300-8i 8-Port SAS HBA
Cables: 2x OIKWAN Mini SAS HD to SATA (SFF-8643 to SATA)
Build link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/p6rrC8
My Questions:
Any additional cables or parts I should consider for optimal performance and reliability?
Would you recommend swapping any components for better power efficiency or cost-effectiveness for a home NAS?
Thanks.