NAS for starting out for editing from

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Just wanting to see the best options for a NAS for editing videos off of. I'm editing 4k video but edit with proxys in davinci resolve.

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For editing 4K video with proxies in DaVinci Resolve, a NAS with solid network performance and decent processing power will provide a smooth experience. Given your $700 budget and storage requirement, here are a few good options:

Synology DS923+ – This is a 4-bay NAS with AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, known for strong multitasking capabilities. With 4K editing proxies, the DS923+ can handle file management, caching, and data access well. It’s also upgradable with additional RAM if needed.

QNAP TS-464 – The TS-464 offers an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 CPU, which is a good fit for video editing workloads, especially with proxies. It supports 2.5GbE connectivity, which boosts file transfer speeds over standard gigabit connections and keeps latency low.

Asustor AS5304T – This 4-bay NAS also has an Intel Celeron processor and supports 2.5GbE networking, which will be helpful for your editing setup. Asustor's ADM software has good app support for media and editing workflows.

For maximum performance, I’d recommend upgrading to 2.5GbE networking on your workstation if possible to take full advantage of the NAS’s speeds. This setup should comfortably support your proxy-based editing in DaVinci Resolve.