Diy nas build

[Enquiries]

Hi,

Great content. Been trying to watch you videos on diy builds. I picked up an N3 on Amazon (currently $153 shipped). I was also planning to follow you $599 N3 build but wanted to ask if the parts used should still be used today? Or would you recommend other hardware?

The main use of the nas will be to store our photo/video library. Also to offload/transfer our mobile device during/after trips. I currently have 7TB of photos/videos. My thought was 20/30TB as I learn of other uses the nas is capable of.

Thanks,

Joe in Atlanta,GA

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Thanks for reaching out and for the kind words about the content. The Jonsbo N3 case is a solid choice for a DIY NAS build, and with your budget and requirements, we can definitely optimize the parts list to ensure you get the best performance and value.

Recommended Parts for the Jonsbo N3 Build:
Motherboard: ASRock J5040-ITX

Integrated Intel Pentium J5040 Quad-Core CPU
Low power consumption, sufficient for handling storage and light media tasks.
Mini-ITX form factor fits perfectly in the Jonsbo N3 case.
RAM: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) CL17 SODIMM 260-Pin

Plenty of memory for running a NAS OS and handling multiple tasks.
Compatible with the ASRock J5040-ITX motherboard.
Storage:

Cache SSD: When choosing NVMe for caching, you need to look at reliability ratings such as DWPD/MTBF, as caching means a lot of read and write operations. Here are a few reliable models with 0.5 DWPD and above:
Samsung 970 Pro – 0.66 DWPD
Samsung 990 Pro – 0.68 DWPD
Synology SNV3400 – 0.68 DWPD
Seagate FireCuda 510 – 0.7 DWPD
Seagate IronWolf 525 – 0.7 DWPD
Seagate FireCuda 530 – 0.7 DWPD
Seagate PS5 Game Drive – 0.7 DWPD
Seagate FireCuda 520 – 0.9 DWPD
WD Red SN700 – 1.0 DWPD
I recommend the Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB for its balance of performance and durability.
Data Drives: Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive x 3
Total storage capacity of 24TB, leaving room for future expansion.
Power Supply: SilverStone Technology SX500-LG 500W SFX-L

Compact power supply with enough power for your build.
High efficiency and reliability.
Case Fans: Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown)

Ensure good airflow and cooling inside the N3 case.
Noctua fans are known for their quiet operation and durability.
Network Card: Intel Gigabit CT PCI-E Network Adapter EXPI9301CTBLK

Reliable gigabit network adapter for fast and stable network connections.