Additional storage

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I have a gaming laptop with a limited storage space. And games keep on getting bigger. 100GB+
After watching dozens of videos about NAS and DAS I kind of see the TerraMaster D5 Hybrid and D8 Hybrid as most likely candidates. (any other good competitors for these DAS?)
My idea is to use the Raid 1 on 2 (either 4 TB, or preferably 8 TB) SSD's and keep all my photos, videos and other important stuff.
All 4 NVMe SSD's (either 2 or 4 TB depending on price) would be for gaming.

And if it's D8 Hybrid, the last 3 slots would be most likely software Raid 0 for 3 4TB SATA SSD's. for whatever else I might need it for. (E.g. games, programs, movies etc.)

Or is there a better way to expand the storage for gaming?

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Thanks for reaching out! For expanding storage for your gaming laptop, both the TerraMaster D5 Hybrid and D8 Hybrid are excellent choices for Direct-Attached Storage (DAS). Here’s a brief overview of your plan and some additional recommendations:

TerraMaster D5 Hybrid and D8 Hybrid:
Both are strong candidates. The D5 Hybrid offers 5 bays, which can be great for a mix of SSDs and HDDs, while the D8 Hybrid with its 8 bays provides more flexibility, especially if you plan on using various RAID configurations.

Alternative DAS Options:
Consider looking into products from brands like QNAP and Asustor. They offer robust DAS solutions with various features that might fit your needs.

Storage Configuration:

RAID 1 for Photos and Important Data: Using 2 SSDs in RAID 1 for redundancy is a solid choice. Opting for 8 TB SSDs would give you ample space and future-proofing.
NVMe SSDs for Gaming: Using 2 or 4 TB NVMe SSDs for gaming is a great way to ensure fast load times and performance. The D8 Hybrid supports NVMe SSDs, so this setup would work well.
RAID 0 for Additional Storage: In the D8 Hybrid, using the last 3 slots for RAID 0 with 4 TB SATA SSDs is a good strategy for high-speed access to large files, like games and media.
Budget Considerations: With a budget of 1-2k euros, you should be able to comfortably set up a robust DAS system with the configurations you’re considering.