08-26-2022, 09:11 AM
Yes, at the start NAS can seem like a boring hard drive for backups. But it has become much more. It is more like a computer nowadays.
Yes, Celeron-based models are perfect for home use. Having a quad-core-based model would allow you also to have beginner's performance VMs and docker.
Asustor software is probably the least reliable. But people often choose them for sake of hardware. Then install third-party apps on it.
Qnap has a better software but it is quite difficult to understand from user point of view if you are not IT.
Synology is not perfect, but it seem to be easier to use even if you have no IT background. But it doesn't allow extra configuration compared to Qnap, if you are a little geeky.
For local streaming, you do not need a graphics chip. Unless your TVs do not support videos you store on those drives (but why would you store something non-compatible).
Qnap 53D and 64 series are their best multimedia-ready NASes. Qnap 73A can be upgraded with GPU card. You may need a PCIe extension cable to be able to fit in 10gbe card. But it is possible.
I hope this helps.
Yes, Celeron-based models are perfect for home use. Having a quad-core-based model would allow you also to have beginner's performance VMs and docker.
Asustor software is probably the least reliable. But people often choose them for sake of hardware. Then install third-party apps on it.
Qnap has a better software but it is quite difficult to understand from user point of view if you are not IT.
Synology is not perfect, but it seem to be easier to use even if you have no IT background. But it doesn't allow extra configuration compared to Qnap, if you are a little geeky.
For local streaming, you do not need a graphics chip. Unless your TVs do not support videos you store on those drives (but why would you store something non-compatible).
Qnap 53D and 64 series are their best multimedia-ready NASes. Qnap 73A can be upgraded with GPU card. You may need a PCIe extension cable to be able to fit in 10gbe card. But it is possible.
I hope this helps.