02-25-2024, 04:30 PM
I'm choosing a NAS to back up my MacBook Pro, iPhones, and Windows systems, along with running Plex for movies mainly on a Fire TV Cube and NVIDIA Shield. While I'm initially considering a 2-bay model, I'm open to a 4-bay for future expansion. I want the option for M.2 SSD caching, and I believe 2GB of RAM might be too limiting.
I was leaning towards the Synology DS423+, but the 6GB RAM maximum (even if the CPU could support more) is concerning. The DS923+ looks appealing, but its lack of integrated graphics worries me for smooth Plex performance, especially as I might want to stream 4K content too.
I saw a positive comparison between the DS923+ and the QNAP TS-464, liking the HDMI output. However, concerns about QNAP's security record make me hesitant. Can you help me make the best decision?" Maybe another device?
I was leaning towards the Synology DS423+, but the 6GB RAM maximum (even if the CPU could support more) is concerning. The DS923+ looks appealing, but its lack of integrated graphics worries me for smooth Plex performance, especially as I might want to stream 4K content too.
I saw a positive comparison between the DS923+ and the QNAP TS-464, liking the HDMI output. However, concerns about QNAP's security record make me hesitant. Can you help me make the best decision?" Maybe another device?