05-20-2023, 04:30 PM
Hello, I am approaching my data limit on my existing QNAP TS-453A (running RAID 10, with 14.10 TB usable storage, all slots filled), and I am looking to expand my storage.
Current use case is holding media for my Intel NUC to MAP it in Windows and behave as a Plex Media Server.
I am considering building my own NAS and not buying a NAS, and considering building an 8-bay NAS (RAID 5).
How cost-effective and reasonable is this for my current use case? Is a DIY NAS power consumption much more than an off the shelf NAS?
Current use case is holding media for my Intel NUC to MAP it in Windows and behave as a Plex Media Server.
I am considering building my own NAS and not buying a NAS, and considering building an 8-bay NAS (RAID 5).
How cost-effective and reasonable is this for my current use case? Is a DIY NAS power consumption much more than an off the shelf NAS?