07-28-2023, 06:46 AM
Hello! Congratulations on considering a NAS for your small Plex server. It's indeed a wise choice as a NAS is designed to be on 24/7 and consumes less power compared to running your server on a gaming computer. Based on your budget of $400 for the NAS itself (excluding drive costs) and your need for at least 8TB storage, I recommend the DS224+. It is an affordable NAS with a Celeron processor that can handle 4K local streaming and 1080p streaming remotely. This should be a suitable option to meet your requirements and offer a smooth Plex experience for you and your friends.