Great Black Friday Deals at WhatGeek – NAS and Mini PCs for TrueNAS, UnRAID, pfSense, Proxmox and More

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NAS Solutions, Flash Solutions and Mini PC Black Friday Deals @WhatGeek

Black Friday twenty twenty five has brought a wide range of powerful mini PCs, NAS focused systems, and eGPU solutions to WhatGeek, many of which are well suited for homelab enthusiasts, creators, and users exploring alternative operating systems. This year’s selection includes storage heavy platforms like the AOOSTAR WTR MAX, which can run UnRAID or TrueNAS for large scale RAID arrays, as well as compact high performance units such as the MINIX N512 that handle Proxmox virtualisation or ZimaOS based NAS workloads with ease. Silent fanless systems such as the MINIX Z150 and Z350 offer excellent bases for OpenWRT routing or pfSense firewall setups, while models like the MINIX NR660 are strong choices for Plex media servers with smooth four K playback. Even AI focused hardware appears in the mix, with the MINIX EU715 suited for local LLM tools. Combined with the AOOSTAR AG02 eGPU dock for gaming and accelerated AI tasks, the WhatGeek Black Friday lineup provides a broad set of options for building fast, efficient, and flexible home or professional environments.

AOOSTAR WTR MAX 11 Bays NAS – £899.99

The AOOSTAR WTR MAX is a powerful NAS focused mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen seven Pro eight eight four five HS processor, offering strong multi core performance, advanced graphics, and fast storage handling. With support for up to eleven drives and flexible RAID layouts, it can be adapted easily for UnRAID where mixed drive sizes, parity protection, and cache pools are popular, or for TrueNAS where users prefer ZFS with snapshots, datasets, and data integrity features. Dual two point five gig Ethernet and dual ten gig SFP plus ports provide excellent bandwidth for multi user access, media streaming, and virtualised workloads. USB four and OCuLink deliver very high transfer speeds for external arrays or GPU enclosures, while the integrated OLED status display and AOOSTAR NAS OS give quick access to system metrics. With substantial cooling, a compact cube style chassis, and options up to sixty four gigabytes of memory and two terabytes of NVMe storage, it is a strong base for both home lab deployments and dedicated NAS server setups using UnRAID or TrueNAS.

AOOSTAR AG02 eGPU Dock Portable eGPU with Oculink – £199.99

The AOOSTAR AG02 is a high performance eGPU dock designed to boost gaming, creative work, and local AI LLM workloads by adding full desktop grade graphics cards to compact systems, handheld consoles, or mini PCs. Its fast OCuLink connection provides a direct PCIe four by four link for reduced latency and higher real world bandwidth than USB four, which makes it ideal for demanding titles, high frame rate rendering, and accelerating AI models in tools such as LM Studio or Ollama. The integrated eight hundred watt power supply supports powerful GPUs up to six hundred watts, while the single cable design with USB four reverse charging keeps the setup clean. With support for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA cards and a sturdy metal open frame that fits many GPU sizes, the AG02 offers a flexible and efficient way to upgrade graphics performance for gaming rigs, workstation tasks, or AI development on small form factor devices.

MINIX NEO Z97 Mini PC Triple 4K Display – $239.00

The MINIX NEO Z97 is a compact and efficient mini PC built for multitasking, home office work, and media playback. It features an Intel N97 processor up to 3.6 GHz, 12GB LPDDR5X memory, and a fast 512GB NVMe SSD, with an extra M.2 slot for future expansion. Triple 4K output is supported through dual HDMI and DisplayPort, making it suitable for productivity setups and streaming. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual gigabit Ethernet for stable networking. Preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro and measuring only 88 by 88 by 42 mm, it offers strong performance in a very small footprint while meeting full global certification standards.

MINIX Z300-0dB Fanless Mini PC Intel Alder Lake-N N300 – $389.00

The MINIX Z300-0dB is a completely silent fanless mini PC built around the Intel N300 octa core processor, offering smooth everyday performance without any noise. It supports up to 16GB DDR4 memory, fast NVMe SSD storage, and dual 4K HDMI output for productivity and media use. Connectivity is strong with WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 2.5GbE port, and the compact chassis includes multiple USB ports plus external antennas for stable wireless reception. Preloaded with Windows 11 Pro and designed for quiet environments, it is an ideal compact desktop for offices, studios, home theaters, and general multitasking.

MINIX N512 Mini PC Intel Core i5-12600H – $499

The MINIX N512 delivers desktop class performance in a compact chassis powered by an Intel Core i5 12600H processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, and a fast one terabyte PCIe four SSD. With dual LAN including a two point five gig port, WiFi six, Thunderbolt four, and support for up to four displays including eight K output, it suits creative work, productivity setups, and high resolution media use. The hardware layout and dual M.2 slots also make it a strong option for lightweight virtualisation and homelab users running Proxmox, where its multi core processor and fast storage allow several containers or small virtual machines to run smoothly. Preloaded with Windows eleven Pro and built in a durable metal plastic enclosure, it offers powerful performance in a small and versatile footprint.

MINIX Z150-0dB Fanless Mini PC Intel N150 – $249.90

The MINIX Z150 0dB is a silent fanless mini PC powered by the Intel N150 processor, eight gigabytes of DDR4 memory, and a fast two hundred fifty six gigabyte PCIe SSD, making it a capable low power system for everyday tasks. Its quiet sealed design, two point five gig Ethernet port, dual band WiFi, external antennas, and efficient four core CPU also make it a suitable base for a DIY OpenWRT router or home gateway where stable networking and silent operation matter. Dual HDMI ports provide two four K sixty hertz displays for general desktop use, while Bluetooth five point two and multiple USB ports add flexibility for peripherals. Preinstalled with Windows eleven Pro and compact enough to mount behind a monitor, it fits both traditional desktop roles and homelab or network appliance projects.

MINIX Elite EU715-AI Mini PC – $899

The MINIX Elite EU715 AI is a compact workstation built around the Intel Core Ultra seven one five five H processor with integrated AI acceleration, paired with thirty two gigabytes of DDR5 memory and a fast one terabyte PCIe four SSD. Its dual two point five gig LAN ports, Thunderbolt four, USB C, and multiple high speed USB A ports provide excellent bandwidth for demanding workloads, while support for four displays or dual eight K output suits creative and professional environments. The powerful integrated AI Boost hardware and large memory capacity also make it a strong platform for running local LLMs using tools such as LM Studio or Ollama, where sustained compute, fast storage, and ample RAM significantly improve model responsiveness. With WiFi six E, expansion up to eight terabytes of NVMe storage, and a compact VESA mountable design, it delivers high end performance for both workstation users and those building an efficient local AI setup.

MINIX NR660 Mini PC Ryzen 5 6600H – $399

The MINIX NR660 is a compact mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen five six six zero zero H processor and Radeon six six zero M graphics, paired with sixteen gigabytes of fast DDR5 memory and a responsive five hundred twelve gigabyte NVMe SSD. Its dual two point five gig LAN ports, WiFi six E, and USB4 connectivity make it a strong choice for a small home server, and the hardware is well suited for running a Plex Media Server with smooth direct play of four K content and fast library indexing. Support for storage expansion up to eight terabytes and memory up to sixty four gigabytes gives plenty of room for large media libraries or additional services. Dual HDMI and DisplayPort output allow two four K displays at sixty hertz for general use, while the compact and lightweight design fits easily on a desk or behind a TV. Preinstalled with Windows eleven Pro and backed by global certifications, it offers strong performance for both home entertainment and everyday computing.

MINIX N512 Mini PC Intel i5-12600H 512GB – $439

The MINIX N512 is a compact and powerful mini PC built around the Intel Core i5 one two six zero zero H processor, paired with fast DDR5 memory and a responsive PCIe four SSD. With dual LAN including a two point five gig port, WiFi six, Thunderbolt four, and support for up to four displays including eight K output, it works well as a multitasking workstation or a small server. Its efficient processor and dual M.2 slots also make it suitable for users experimenting with lightweight NAS platforms, and it has enough performance to run modern software such as ZimaOS for simple file sharing, media streaming, backups, and container based apps. The compact metal plastic chassis fits easily on a desk or behind a monitor, and Windows eleven Pro comes preinstalled for immediate use.

MINIX NEO Z350-0dB Mini PC No Fan 0dB Intel i3-N350 – $399.99

The MINIX NEO Z350 0dB is a silent fanless mini PC powered by the Intel Core i3 N350 processor, sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory, and a fast five hundred twelve gigabyte NVMe SSD, offering smooth multitasking with zero noise. Its efficient design, two point five gig Ethernet port, WiFi six, and dependable passive cooling make it a capable option for lightweight network appliance roles, including use as a pfSense based firewall or home gateway where silence, low power draw, and stable throughput are important. Dual HDMI ports support two four K displays for general use, and multiple USB ports along with Bluetooth expand peripheral support. Housed in a compact metal chassis with VESA mounting and Windows eleven Pro preinstalled, it fits neatly into offices, studios, and home setups while delivering silent and reliable performance.

 

 

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      58 thoughts on “Great Black Friday Deals at WhatGeek – NAS and Mini PCs for TrueNAS, UnRAID, pfSense, Proxmox and More”

      3. I grabbed a UGREEN DXP4800 Plus yesterday. Its to good to skip. Was looking into the specs of it.. my reaction was “Damn!”. Cant wait to upgrade the one i have now, moving away from ARM.
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      6. No more Synology for me. The power supply on my RS2418+ recently died and I’m looking to replace it with a newer unit. In the past, I would just order a new Synology, but this time I’m going to get a UNAS Pro 8. I’m also advising all my clients to start moving away from Synology for their next purchase.
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      7. I am a bit confised mate, keen to buy using you reference codes, but the website is only showing US deals in dollars. I am in the UK, can I filter it to see UK drives and deals, with affiliate links so you get the commission. I am buying my first Nas before Xmas, quite likley during black friday
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      8. The WD SN850X absolutely needs to get down to under $450 to even be interesting… and $400 would be a solid buy! The Samsung 9100 Pro should really be below $600 to be interesting, and honestly I probably wouldn’t buy it until it is at least below $500.
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      9. Guys, whats the best beginner nas in uk? Im after something for mainly media streaming, and also access for some generic docs and files like i would use Dropbox/google drive. It has to be relative idiot proof for set up as i dont have a clue. Was originally thinking qnap ts233 would do, but some advice would be nice please ????
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      11. What a ripoff! Noted down disk prices 2 months ago. Just before Black Friday they went up 50% and now they are cheaper? KEKW! One idiot born every tenth of a second. If you want cheap tech go to a liquidation sale.
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      12. BTW, the reason why the US doesn’t display prices with tax is because of the variability of taxes in the US. There is no federal sales tax rate, each state can set their own sales tax, counties can also set a sales tax, and cities can have a sales tax as well.
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      13. I grabbed a WD 14Tb elements external back drive for US$169. Looked up the internal HDD using HDDscan and looks like a helium filled 7200 rpm enterprise drive. Feel I got a good deal. She is backing up my UGreen NAS essential data.
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      14. Synology, while I like the ecosystem, are definitely a fool me once shame on you (Synology) fool me twice, shame on me. They will try this disk locking sometime in the future. Sorry Synology.
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      19. Been running the TerraMaster F6-424 Max for over six months now — six 20TB drives in RAID 6, dual 10GbE hitting real-world writes over 2000 MB/s! It’s a dream for the whole team editing and sharing 4K RAW at the same time. Already got one at home, planning to snag another on Black Friday for my personal office.
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      20. I have 4x ironwolf drives that need a home so I’m buying a qnap TR-004, on sale as usual under $200. Even if it sucks, I’ll have some way to use these 4 perfectly good but slightly small ironwolf drives in RAID connected to my TS-453mini. Performance? Who cares. It’s gonna be a place to stash photos at raid 5.
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      21. I love your reviews. Can you tell me which SSD I should get to put in a TerraMaster F4-425 Plus? It’s limited to gen 3.0×1 so even a gen3 drive would be fine but I need a 2TB version with DRAM and a heatsink that will FIT into this NAS. What are your thoughts?
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      23. That hard drive is half the price ($700aud) of a the same drive in Australia. I can find the 24tb for $200 more. But 28tb ????. Hoping I’ll see deals on 18tb drives, hard drives are stupidly expensive in Australia right now. There’s a grey market supplier that is selling 8tb ironwolf pro for $600aud
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      24. Synology is being weird right now. Where I am, my local shop has the DS1825+ reduced by $450 CAD, and they list it as “while supplies last” which they usually don’t do unless they are clearing stock to make way for new models. Makes me wonder if Synology is prepping a mid-cycle refresh like a DS1826+ maybe? Wouldn’t be the first time they’ve done that.
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      25. Synology is being weird right now. Where I am, my local shop has the DS1825+ reduced by $450 CAD, and they list it as “while supplies last” which they usually don’t do unless they are clearing stock to make way for new models. Makes me wonder if Synology is prepping a mid-cycle refresh like a DS1826+ maybe? Wouldn’t be the first time they’ve done that.
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      31. Even with the discounts I will be staying clear of Synology, would be a different matter if they weren’t playing games with HDD compatibilities to force you to buy their over priced drives.
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      33. Great vid. I’m in the market for a new NAS for a roaming GPU-powered AI fortress idea I’m currently building with my family.

        I was wondering if you offer any consultations? I can easily just toss a Syno DS in this thing and call it a day but the whole buildout needs an extra pair of eyes for redundancy, DR, etc.

        Either way, thanks for the content!
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      35. Not impressed with any of these deals. Show me an 8TB NAS Hard Drive for 85 dollars or something, that’s a deal I could wrap my money around. I can’t even buy the family breakfast at a diner for any of these savings. The NAS deals for a hundred or more off are OK, but honestly, I would rather see sales on the Hard drives. Show me a 600-dollar NAS for 300, that’s how we define banger deal in the US. I know it’s a regional UK thing, but the way you say router with a looooong O always make me laugh…good stuff. They can keep the 600-dollar plus NVMEs, hard pass. The UGREEN deals are laughable, they have already had the same deals well before Black Friday. All good, but another disappointing Black Friday set of deals. The absolute best deal you have shown is the M1 Minis forum PC. Too bad I already have more PCs than I need. The Motherboard deal with a prepopulated CPU is a pretty good deal as well. Too bad I already have 2 DIY NAS devices. I am staying away from Synology unless they put a 75% discount on their NAS devices.
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      37. Love your videos man! Definetely looking for a good offer to switch from my SSD external disks to a NAS. I’m a filmmaker and i need a good workflow to work with a Mac Studio and a NAS for editing. Would you recommend me the Ugreen 8 bay NAS? Thanks mate!
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      39. I literally got the 28TB for $576 2 days ago and then saw it went down to $449 on B&H Photo so I just contacted them and they were nice enough to do the price match which was pretty sweet!
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      40. This maybe is not the video, but I wanted to ask. I purchased the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus and so far it is wonderful. However, I am not able to download the app for my iPhone or Android devices. Apparently it is not available on all the markets. Could you talk to them and ask when are they going international with their apps? I purchased it from the US but my account is in Panama. Thank you.
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      41. Synology can offer as much discount as it wants, I still wouldn’t touch their products, trust is broken, and there’s no assurances they won’t remove features or lock out hardware.

        I’ve got the QNAP TS-464, the one with upgradeable RAM, not the current soldered RAM version, I’ve generally been happy with it, but would I buy it today? No I don’t think I would, the N100 and N150 CPUs are faster CPUs, and UGreen’s Intel Pentium Gold 8505 crushes the Intel N5105, plus you get 10Gbe built in with the UGreen 4-bay and it’s less money, I put a 10Gbe add in card to my TS-464, but due to the N5105 lane allocation you don’t get 10GBe, it floats between 2.5GBe and 5Gbe in the real world, good enough to edit 1080p directly, but long term I’m going DIY next “upgrade”. The only way I’d be buying the TS-464 today is used and half the retail price. There’s much better hardware offerings for the same or better price.

        I bought the CWWK Intel N305 in the summer sales, for a DIY NAS to live at my sister’s, I paid £178.32 with no import costs for it, I couldn’t justify the bump in price for the N355 since it will only be for mass storage, CCTV and media playback, maybe Home Assistant down the line, not much different to what I’m doing on my N5105, so I knew the N305 would handle it’s use case, but I wanted the headroom and 10GBe coz I don’t intend to replace it until it’s basically dead or crawling. I’ve had it running at mine for testing 24/7 since middle of August, coz my sister’s not moved to their new house yet, and I’ve had zero issues. I have swapped out the 16GB RAM I initially installed for 48GB though, as TrueNAS uses 8GB and a couple of containers, plus Proxmox overhead, then spinning up a Linux VM with 4GB caused the system to shutdown, but that was on me, first time I’ve set up TrueNAS and didn’t think about RAM allocation planning, but at least I know the CWWK motherboard will protect itself.

        Advice on RAM and SSDs, if you see a good deal, anywhere, new or used, buy it, coz GamersNexus is predicting a 2 year rough period due to AI BS hoovering up all the chips, leaving us consumers high and dry. I am assuming HDD prices are also related to AI data centers causing shortages and price increases, but that’s only my hunch. PC and NAS builders are in for a torrid time. The 48GB DDR5 Sodimm stick I got, retail in late August was £100, now it’s £229 on Amazon, thankfully I found an ebay seller willing to take £80 on a listing of £100, I feel lucky after I saw the steep increase that I wasn’t initially aware of.
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      45. synology DS225+ VS ugreen DXP2800 – use case, backup iphone videos/photos, backup mbp and a windows machine. not sure if to go for the best OS vs best hardware – both are priced below$280 insane! what to do x3
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      46. Worth noting, for deal hunters … that if you’re looking for RAM … prices have basically doubled in the last month.
        So any ‘savings’ you’re shown … are from double the price the RAM cost a month ago.
        Who do you blame?
        …

        …
        AI
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      47. Seagate is having some really good deals on their website for the Expansion Desktop Hard Drive. 24 TB for $240. They seem to be rotating the discounts. I bought the 20TB for $230 a week ago. If I’d known they were going to discount the 24TB I would have held out. sigh…
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      49. Was thinking about getting a DXP6600 Pro, pity all the savings I would have made will be wiped out by the increase in RAM prices! Up by 120€ in 1 week for crucial a 64Gb kit!
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      52. Amazing price from B&H on that 28TB Seagate, UK prices have been rising steadily over the last month. Taking a risk buying from the US but at that price it’s worth it, even with shipping and taxes.
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      54. Just pulled the trigger on ugreen 6800 pro!
        Can’t wait to integrate it into my network and workflow!
        old synology 920 will be relegated to out of location backup.
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