11-01-2024, 04:32 PM
Great to hear you’re diving into the NAS world!
If you’re considering Synology, both the DS224+ and DS423+ are solid options that come with a built-in GPU chip. This is a nice feature if you plan to do any video transcoding or want to run apps that can take advantage of hardware acceleration, which can help with smoother streaming and playback of your media files.
DS224+
User-Friendly: Synology's DSM makes it easy to set up and manage.
Expandable Storage: Perfect for your media library needs, and you can easily upgrade in the future.
DS423+
More Bays: Offers a bit more flexibility with additional drive bays if you think you might expand your storage significantly.
Enhanced Performance: The GPU can help with media processing tasks, making it a great choice for a media server.
Both models are designed with longevity in mind, allowing for upgrades as your storage needs grow. I’d recommend considering how much media you plan to store now and in the future when deciding between them.
If you’re considering Synology, both the DS224+ and DS423+ are solid options that come with a built-in GPU chip. This is a nice feature if you plan to do any video transcoding or want to run apps that can take advantage of hardware acceleration, which can help with smoother streaming and playback of your media files.
DS224+
User-Friendly: Synology's DSM makes it easy to set up and manage.
Expandable Storage: Perfect for your media library needs, and you can easily upgrade in the future.
DS423+
More Bays: Offers a bit more flexibility with additional drive bays if you think you might expand your storage significantly.
Enhanced Performance: The GPU can help with media processing tasks, making it a great choice for a media server.
Both models are designed with longevity in mind, allowing for upgrades as your storage needs grow. I’d recommend considering how much media you plan to store now and in the future when deciding between them.