Building your own NAS offers performance, flexibility, and long term reliability at a fraction of the cost of commercial systems. But choosing the right motherboard, CPU, networking, and storage layout is where most builders get stuck. This guide pulls together detailed research from server boards used in TrueNAS, Unraid, OMV and Proxmox environments, including practical […]
Last Updated: January 2026 | Reading Time: 15 minutes Building a DIY NAS (Network Attached Storage) server can save thousands compared to pre-built solutions like Synology or QNAP, while offering superior performance and customization. However, choosing the right motherboard for a NAS build is fundamentally different from building a gaming PC. This comprehensive guide covers […]
DIY NAS Mobo+CPU Combo Black Friday Deals Black Friday 2025 has turned into an unexpectedly strong year for NAS-oriented CPU and motherboard combos, with some of the most capable low-power and mid-range processors finally dropping into impulse-buy pricing. Boards built around the Intel N150, N305, and even the Ryzen 7 8845HS are now appearing with […]
DIY NAS Mobo+CPU Combo Black Friday Deals Black Friday 2025 has turned into an unexpectedly strong year for NAS-oriented CPU and motherboard combos, with some of the most capable low-power and mid-range processors finally dropping into impulse-buy pricing. Boards built around the Intel N150, N305, and even the Ryzen 7 8845HS are now appearing with […]
The long-rumored Synology DS925+ is finally here, officially launching on May 7th, 2025. After months of speculation following leaks at Synology’s internal events and community buzz, we now have full visibility on this new 4-bay NAS model—including price, specs, and how it stacks up against its predecessor, the DS923+. But with both units sitting at […]
