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is 1GB RAM enough? - Enquiries - 12-28-2022
Hey guys/girls...
I run a Plex server on a standalone 24/7 PC (9th gen i3, 16GB RAM)
I point it to my DS418 for media location and it works perfectly, i need to add more drives so looking for 2nd 4 bay NAS.
Im tossing up between Synology DS420J and Terramaster F4-210 1GB RAM model.
Purely on cost...
As the new NAS only has to store the files and isnt the machine that is hosting the Plex Media Server, is 1GB RAM enough?
My biggest files are 2hr movies up to about 60GB but most movies are around 20GB and TV shows in 1080p, i can keep my 4K files on the DS418 if need be.
anyone have any insight, id really not like to spend much more than these models.
my DS418 runs Synology Photos backup and also Synology Surveillance Station with 1x4K and 1x2K PoE Cams, along with holding files for my Plex Server.
Thank you
RE: is 1GB RAM enough? - ed - 01-03-2023
Yes, you could go as simple as ds420j. Simply link your Plex with this NAS as an additional source and SMB will take care of the rest. Or you can link it as ISCSI if you need an even better response speed.
Or go for USB DAS box if you need something even cheaper (Terramaster etc. ).
I hope this helps.