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That makes total sense, especially with a family and media needs growing fast. If budget is tight, building a custom NAS with an LGA 1700 motherboard and i5-12100 can get pricey, especially when you add drives.
One option you might want to consider is going with a TerraMaster NAS instead. These tend to be more affordable than building from scratch but still offer solid hardware. Plus, you can install your own OS on them — like TrueNAS Scale, OpenMediaVault, or set up Jellyfin for media streaming. This way, you get a good balance of flexibility, decent performance, and a lower upfront cost.
It’s a great middle ground if you want something capable but don’t want to blow the budget on DIY parts.
One option you might want to consider is going with a TerraMaster NAS instead. These tend to be more affordable than building from scratch but still offer solid hardware. Plus, you can install your own OS on them — like TrueNAS Scale, OpenMediaVault, or set up Jellyfin for media streaming. This way, you get a good balance of flexibility, decent performance, and a lower upfront cost.
It’s a great middle ground if you want something capable but don’t want to blow the budget on DIY parts.