New AI Powered NAS from UGREEN for 2025 – The iDX6012 NAS After making quite a splash with their NASync series of devices in the first half of 2024, it doesn’t look like UGREEN are planning on slowly down its expansion into private server solutions, with the reveal of a new 6-Bay iDX6012 NAS device […]
How to Restore Video Station and HEVC Support on DSM 7.2.2 The latest Synology DSM 7.2.2 update has removed Video Station and transcoding features, causing a stir among users who rely on their Synology NAS for multimedia playback. Without these features, streaming high-quality videos, especially those in HEVC (H.265) format, has become challenging. However, there […]
Hello can you help me find a NAS motherboard that will fit my needs? I would like to build my own DIY NAS that will have a small form factor, be powerGood Morning!
I have a Drobo 5C with 5x2tb inside right now...
As drobo is no longer a viable company, I am concerned with keeping all my tax/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 kinDear Partner,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Amber, and I represent Blackview. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality tablets, sIt's a good idea to stress test new HDDs before using them in a NAS. You can use tools like CrystalDiskMark or HD Tune. Yes, you can test directly on Thanks for answering my earlier question. I have a general question - for $1500 maximum, what would you say the best NAS would be for using Plex and Hi everyone at NASCompares.
I'm really interested in acquiring a NAS for my home. Mainly as a Plex server for watching movies in 4k at the best Hi,
I've asked you guys for advice once before but it was a year ago.
Now when I finally can afford the system I felt the need to ask you agaI followed your Youtube video on setting up Surveillance Station using same schedule etc, but it doesn't appear to be actually recording anything[quote="ed" pid="15823" dateline="1725446689"]
Given your setup and usage, I’d say keeping the SSDs as storage space is a better choice than using 
Synology EOL Video Station in the DSM 7.2.2. Update – Why, How, When and Should You Care? I generally don’t make a big song and dance whenever Synology’s more incremental software updates arrive. If you really get into the statistics of the matter, Synology rolls out numerous smaller updates throughout the year to their popular […]
i just got the board but i cant seem to find any drivers, there was no cd in my package and on the offical page has only a Bios in it's bios/driver link. C
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First dibs on £661 retail for the DS925+ appearing within the next 10 days ? based on weird ebuyer basket shenanigans ?
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How does the Synology GridStation differ from RackStation? Another question, how does GridStation compare to DDN GridScaler and the HPE successor?
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Synology 720+ replaced fan with Noctua NF-A9 FLX. Worked for a short time, now has since completely stopped, NAS (DSM 6) reports fan has stopped working.
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JONSBO is kind of dated, while Fractal Design is poorly designed, namely with the drive backplane position.
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This post is kind of messy with al those #### and @@@@.
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I would recommend either OWC ThunderBay or LumaForge Jellyfish for video editing.
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Why not get a Dell PowerEdge T20, T30, or T40 or Lenovo ThinkSystem SR50 to install the NAS OS on?
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Next for you is UGreen vs. Aoostar NAS.
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You showed a picture of U-NAS. That’s one of my favorites for mini-ITX NAS. Silverstone on the other hand is great for ATX NAS. I don’t like Jonsbo NAS
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I love OpenMediaVault the most. Why do I like it better than TrueNAS? The answer is ZFS vs. other file systems like ext4 and Btrfs. ZFS doesn’t support a
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Hi I understand the use of Plex instead of Video Station. That’s fine as I already use Plex. With regards to Synology Photos I guess the writing was on t
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Use Surveillance Station with DS CAM, DS FILE, DRIVE. AND H265 cameras.
I can’t get a straight answer from Synology about what will happen!
Just the
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You mentioned unRAID and TrueNAS. You should also mention OpenMediaVault. There’s also EasyNAS. NAS4Free (now XigmaNAS) is on the brink of death. But Ope
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I think QNAP is better for Plex media server than Synology. ASUSTOR is also great for Plex media server. Synology is more for general-purpose personal clou
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What are all the Jumpers for on the Mainboard? Does anyone have a mainboard datasheet?
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If you want to reduce noise just use sound insulation for cars ... two small pieces on pc case. I had noise from HDD 3.5 ... when they starting to seek
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Umm... "significant storage"? Who on earth would consider "6x SATA bays" to allow significant storage? Anyone caring about their data integrity would use a
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Finally publicly IceWhale is making a big deal about sending free replacement CPU coolers to everyone who wants one. Behind the kickstarted wall, they are
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Wow this could be the ZimaCube killer!
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EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2024-2025 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]
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The 6x M.2 NVMe SSD Card Upgrade Card for the Minisforum MS-01 Workstation Review The Minisforum MS-01 is celebrated for its compact design and robust performance capabilities, featuring a 13th generation Intel CPU, DDR5 memory, and dual 10G Ethernet ports. Despite these powerful specifications, users found the device’s storage capabilities limited due to its three […]
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A New Synology 8-Bay NAS Has Been Leaked Online Synology has been incredibly enterprise-focused in recent months (the last 12 or so to be specific) and although we have seen a couple of home/enthusiast systems in the Beestation BSM and DS224+ DSM system, the bulk of their hardware/software reveals have been heavily skewed towards enterprise […]
Review of the AliExpress IoCrest USB4-to-10GbE Adapter Why is a USB 10GbE network adapter such a big deal? USB NICs have been around for literally decades, so a new network adapter that takes advantage of USB can’t be that exciting, right? Well, if you’ve been in the market to buy a network upgrade for more […]
Is it Better to Buy a NAS or Build One Yourself? Have you ever looked at the cost of popular Network attached storage devices from brands such as Synology and QNAP, then looked at the price tag and thought “wait…HOW MUCH?!? I could build my own NAS server for much less than that”? Well, you […]
Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Whether you are reading this article because you’re looking to upgrade your existing Synology network attached storage system and are exploring your current options, or you’ve heard about the remarkably successful UGREEN Kickstarter and are considering it for your data, today I want to discuss which […]
AIFFRO K100 SSD NAS Review – N100 Powered Flash NAS for Your Pocket? AND ANOTHER SSD NAS has arrived on the market, this time from AIFFRO with their K100 4-Bay NVMe micro/pocket server. Nowadays, it seems like every brand and it’s subsidiary want to get in on ALL SSD NAS systems! The decreasing cost of […]
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What Has QNAP Planned for 2024 and 2025? QNAP unveiled a variety of new hardware and software solutions at Computex 2024, designed to cater to both personal and business users. Among the highlights is a USB-to-10GbE connectivity adapter, which promises to bring high-speed network capabilities to devices that previously required PCIe cards. Additionally, they will […]
EVERYTHING Revealed at Computex 2024 Welcome to the Computex Taipei 2024 Megathread on NASCompares! As one of the world’s largest and most influential tech trade shows, Computex Taipei is the hub for groundbreaking announcements in the data storage industry. Throughout the event, which runs from June 4-7, 2024, we’ll be providing up-to-the-minute coverage of all […]
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Is Ubiquiti Launching a UniFi NAS in 2024? *clicks fingers* And JUST like that, it looks like we might FINALLY be seeing a UniFi NAS system! I have been in and around the world of storage for well close to 2 decades and in that time I say seen a lot of things. One consistent […]
Asusor Reveal the Lockerstor Gen 3 NAS series in 4, 6, 8 and 10-Bay With the recent reveal of the Asustor Flashstor Gen 2 and a recent refresh of a number of their cost-effective units being refreshed to Gen 2 versions, you would be forgiven for thinking that this slightly smaller brand in the world […]
The QNAP QTS 5.2 Beta is Now Available Most people who own a NAS drive, for business or for pleasure, will realise very early on that the software that these systems arrive with is more than just simple file/folder storage access. In particular, the QNAP QTS system software and services is one that has evolved […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE (RJ45) LAN/WAN […]
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, […]
Are NAS Drives Safe Enough to Use in 2024? Are you a NAS owner? Perhaps you are considering buying a NAS based on a recommendation from a friend, work colleague, IT professional or even myself (Robbie) on YouTube. The appeal of owning your own server, cutting the connection with your subscription cloud providers such as […]
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 […]
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 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+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 […]
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 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 […]
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