07-21-2023, 10:38 AM
For your situation, I would recommend considering Celeron-based NAS models such as DS224+ or DS424+. Both options would be suitable for your home PC running Windows 10 and your storage needs. Since you currently have 3 12TB external hard drives and want to switch to a NAS system, a 4-bay NAS with 2 drives would be a good choice. Having more drives can offer better IOPS and overall speed, although keep in mind that with a 1Gbe LAN connection, you may experience some speed limitations. However, going with a 4-bay NAS allows you to add more drives in the future if your storage needs grow. As you mentioned that you won't be sharing the NAS with anyone and don't use cloud or social media services, these Celeron-based models should be sufficient for your needs.