The Seagate Ironwolf Pro 24TB HDD Review Seagate and their Ironwolf series of hard drives have fast become a mainstay of the NAS landscape in a relatively short time, considering their NAS HDD and eventual rebranding to Ironwolf in 2015/2016. In that time they have closed considerable ground on their biggest rival in this field, […]
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I have a DS920+ and the plex app on that one has stopped working so I am getting a different devisen for my hard drives. While im getting a new one I
Hi, thanks for the great article explaining software/hardware transcoding for Plex with the glorious chart of the various Synology NAS models. I
Hi, I would like to buy something which can be use as server some sort. I'm Apple guy so mostly I will use Macbook Pro or Studio as workstation.
Hi All, I am comtemplating which NAS to upgrade to from my DS920+. I am currently stuck between the DS1621+ and the DS1821+. I also saw the recen
Hi, I was wondering if you could please review the below motherboard from Alibaba: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Pi
I'm pretty sure now that I move back to Synology. I sold 3 WD 18TB HDD's. I want to buy the Synology HAT3310 16TB. I'm waiting for the DS3624xs+ or th
IS there a specific reason why DAS thunderbolt is needed? TVS-8 series has optional thunderbolt, but its expensive. Remove that as a requirement, a
You can do. There's essentially 2 approaches 1) Thin client, fat server 2) Thin server, fat client In essence you can have a low powered NAS a
Been watching NASCompares on YT several years and now finally taken the plunge with a Flashstor 6 upgraded to 16 gb ram. Followed the NasCompres YT tu
Hello, I've been binging your videos and subscribed. I purchased a QNAP TS 264 but cancelled the order as I feel the Celeron N9095 is old and wea
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Terramaster Release TOS 6 (Beta) – What’s New?
Terramaster NAS Release TOS 6 in Beta The release of Terramaster TOS 6 Beta for NAS devices marks a significant milestone in the evolution of NAS operating systems, with an array of new features and comprehensive improvements designed to enhance user experience, system performance, and security. This sixth iteration introduces a radically redesigned user interface […]
Would love to know if this one can work on DS1522+. I need to increase my storage by adding one more drive. [REPLY]
DS224+ with Kingston KCP426SD8/16 (1 x 16GB, 2666 MHz, DDR4-RAM, SO-DIMM) works perfect. Ensure the RAM is sitting tight and correct in module holder by 2x [REPLY]
Synology not willing to recommend other HD's. Would be like BMW recommending Mercedes to customers. So I can slap a pair of 22TB in the DS224+ without a pr [REPLY]
Does anybody know what is the SATA AHCI controller used on this one? @NASCompares ? [REPLY]
The article images show 3 PIN fan headers but that's never mentioned anywhere. The links to the fans point to 4 PIN variants which will not fit. I don't kn [REPLY]
What about DS116? [REPLY]
There position on 3rd party software is completely understandable.. they have no control over UNRAID and TrueNAS etc, these boxes are sold as NAS Appliance [REPLY]
Hi. I'm using the F4-424 PRO as a NAS and home server for a couple weeks now, and in general super happy with the device. The hardware itself is excellent [REPLY]
I recently bought an RS1221+ that was bundled with 8x 16TB (ST16000NT0001-3LV101) drives. I understand from https://nascompares.com/2022/09/08/new-versi [REPLY]
What a load of tosh [REPLY]
I would highly recommend you to check PhotoSync App for Android and iOS which allows you to trigger several backup destinations and decide if you want to r [REPLY]
I don't understand why do they even waste so much valuable resources in creating a software that will always be under the market leaders. They could easily [REPLY]
When testing, you should leave the UPS plugged in and flip the switch instead of pulling the plug as you are effectively severing the ground connection, an [REPLY]
The DS224+ is a network-attached storage (NAS) device manufactured by Synology, known for its reliability, performance, and feature-rich software. Here's w [REPLY]
Hello NasCompares. Thaks for all the great media that you put out. I have had home servers for a few years starting with an HP Mediasmart server. and even [REPLY]
Could you enlighten us on the backup options? Is it basically a vendor lock in that takes your data hostage? To access C2 requires a regular subscription t [REPLY]
Very interesting comparison! Thanks! Two comments: 1. Do I correctly assume the article's references to a "DS723" are just typos & should be read [REPLY]
HI I've one (D2-300) and I'm quite happy with it I'm planning to buy a mini pc on which I'll install proxmox and TrueNas, Unraid or OMV as a VM My quest [REPLY]
A board I'd never seen before popped up.....figured multiple SFP and rj45 ports along with much storage connectivity might be right for some of you. From [REPLY]
The Storaxa campaign was definitely a scam. Consider the following: The address that Storaxa / Arrotrack provided is not a legitimate address: Room [REPLY]
The Jonsbo N4 NAS Case Review
Jonsbo N4 NAS Case Hardware Review – Technically ‘Jonsbo N2 and a Half’? I think it would be fair to say that in the world of DIY NAS building, few brands have achieved a similar level of notoriety and acclaim as Jonsbo. This Chinese brand, once non-descript and relatively unknown, promises efficient and cool server […]
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS NAS Review
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS Review (Pre-Release) With many newcomers stepping into the network-attached storage arena, aiming to compete with established giants like Synology and QNAP, UGREEN’s entry is one of the most confident I’ve seen to date. UGREEN, a brand that has existed for quite some time in the computer accessories arena, seems to have […]
The Topton N305 NAS Motherboard – Hardware Deep Dive Review
The Topton N305 NAS Motherboard+CPU Combo – Should You Buy It? If you have come to this article on the Topton N305 NAS Motherboard, then chances are you are a very specific kind of NAS user! When you want to build your own NAS from scratch, there is always the balance between POWER and POWER […]
Synology BeeStation Hard Drive Upgrade – A Step By Step Guide
How to Upgrade the Hard Drive in Your BeeStation Why Would You want to change the hard drive in the Synology Beestation? Whether you are an existing owner of the Synology Beestation or a potential NAS buyer who is considering moving away from public cloud services onto your own personal cloud, the Beestastion and BSM […]
CWWK AMD 7840HS CPU+Motherboard Combo Deep Dive
CWWK AMD 7840HS NAS Motherboard – Any Good? If you have been in the market for building your own NAS from scratch on a budget, then if you push past all the Intel Celeron, Pentium and Core CPU+Mobo combos that are flooded in the market, you might well come across this recently revealed AMD powered […]
(UPDATED) Best CPU+Motherboard Combo for Your M-ITX NAS Build – ECC, PCIe Gen 5, 4×4 NVMe and More
CPU and Motherboard Bundles to Build a DiY NAS (UPDATED) It’s fair to say that the DIY NAS construction journey has seen remarkable simplification over the past ten years. With a variety of custom cases hitting the market, designed to help you create a streamlined personal cloud, and the advent of bundled compact ITX motherboards […]
Build Your Own NAS vs Turnkey NAS – Which Should You Buy in 2024?
DIY NAS vs Turnkey NAS: Which is Best for You? Today, we’re going to try and quickly and (bluntly) answer a key question in the world of network-attached storage: should you build your own NAS (DIY) or opt for a turnkey solution in 2024? This topic has been hotly debated in our recent video, “Build […]