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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 […]

UGREEN Brand User Q&A – Questions About the New NASync NAS Storage Solution

Your Questions for UGREEN about their New NAS Solution With UGREEN still in the process of launching their Kickstarter campaign for a new NAS Storage Solution (the DXP NASync series) to market, many users (myself included) have a lot of questions about the product. Let’s face it, we are not talking about a standard ‘over […]

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 […]

(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 […]

The Best CPU+Motherboard Combo for Your NAS Build

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 in 2024 – DIY vs Synology/QNAP

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 […]

Aoostar R1 and R7 2-Bay NAS Review – New Kind of NAS?

Aoostar R1 and R7 NAS Review In 2024, the landscape of digital storage and data management is evolving rapidly, influenced heavily by the rising costs of third-party cloud services such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. As subscription fees climb, many individuals and businesses are reconsidering their reliance on these external cloud solutions. The increasing […]

U-NAS NSC-410 NAS Case Review – Any Good?

U-NAS NSC-410 NAS Case Review In an era characterized by the exponential growth of digital data and the ongoing demand for reliable storage solutions, Network Attached Storage (NAS) enclosures have emerged as essential devices for both personal and professional data management. They offer centralized data storage, accessibility, and data protection, making them an integral part […]

The Zimacube NAS Teardown (Early Review)

The ZimaCube NAS – Teardown of the Prototype This article marks the beginning of a three-part series focusing on the ZimaCube NAS Prototype by Ice Whale. In this first installment, we conduct a hardware-only teardown of the prototype, providing a factual and detailed analysis of its construction and design elements. Our aim is to present […]

The ZimaCube 6-bay NAS Revealed

The Zimacube NAS, a Crowdfunded Beast of a NAS The Zimacube NAS Kickstarter Project is now LIVE and you can find out about it HERE UPDATE – We received a Zimacube NAS Prototype unit for evaluation in Nov 2023. You can read the FULL Zimacube NAS teardown and prototype review HERE, or you can watch […]

The Zimacube NAS Prototype Early Review

The ZimaCube NAS – Teardown of the Prototype This article marks the beginning of a three-part series focusing on the ZimaCube NAS Prototype by Ice Whale. In this first installment, we conduct a hardware-only teardown of the prototype, providing a factual and detailed analysis of its construction and design elements. Our aim is to present […]

U-NAS NSC-410 NAS Case Review

U-NAS NSC-410 NAS Case Review In an era characterized by the exponential growth of digital data and the ongoing demand for reliable storage solutions, Network Attached Storage (NAS) enclosures have emerged as essential devices for both personal and professional data management. They offer centralized data storage, accessibility, and data protection, making them an integral part […]