12-10-2020, 01:09 PM
Hello. I am fairly new to NAS drives but being doing a fair bit of research so far. I was homing in on a Synology or Qnap then had a thought to build my own but then you don't get the benefit of Synology or Qnap software - what can you use instead to have all the various Apps you can get on a pre brought NAS like CCTV apps etc. Cost though is important. I would like to start out with a 2 bay. 2-4gb RAM and install some seagate hard drives 3TB each for starters. I will be using it home to back up files, docs, pictures etc and operate my 3/4 camera cctv system on it rather than use a NVR and avoid having to run the cctv cams through a home pc, which I would have to keep on 24/7. The NAS (whichever brand or self build) would be hidden in the loft connected to power, home network via ethernet. The cctv cams (Ankke or Hikvision turrets). No need for NAS to access loads of movies at this stage, although at some point would like to consider plex etc. Any recommendations please on which NAS?