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 […]
Jonsbo N6 DIY NAS Case Review The Jonsbo N6 is the latest addition to the company’s long running lineup of DIY NAS focused enclosures, positioned between the compact N4 and the much larger N5. It is designed as a 9 bay desktop NAS chassis that supports both ITX and Micro ATX motherboards, while also introducing […]
Jonsbo N6 9-Bay NAS Case Coming Soon The Jonsbo N6 is the latest entry in the company’s NAS oriented chassis range and introduces a more conventional tower layout while keeping the compact profile that has defined the N series. It offers space for nine drives, a choice of ITX or micro ATX motherboards, and support […]
Jonsbo N6 9-Bay NAS Case Coming Soon The Jonsbo N6 is the latest entry in the company’s NAS oriented chassis range and introduces a more conventional tower layout while keeping the compact profile that has defined the N series. It offers space for nine drives, a choice of ITX or micro ATX motherboards, and support […]
