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Are NAS Drives Safe?

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 […]

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 […]

Jonsbo N4 NAS Enclosure Released

The Jonsbo N4 6/8-Bay NAS Enclosure has been Revealed The Jonsbo N4 NAS Enclosure marks an addition to the brand’s lineup, featuring cube-shaped Micro-ATX cases designed specifically for DIY NAS server builds. These enclosures are available in two colours: black and white, each incorporating a distinctive design that includes a classy wood embellishment on the […]

(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 […]

The Jonsbo N3 NAS Case Review

Jonsbo N3 NAS Case Review – Your Ideal DIY NAS Case? Venturing into the diverse world of NAS enclosures, where design intricacies meet functionality, Jonsbo unveils its N3 NAS Case. This embodiment of aesthetic finesse, competent storage solutions, and compact design mechanics is what we’ll be diving into today. From the nuanced ‘jonsbo’ and ‘N3’ […]

Jonsbo N2 NAS Case Review – Still The Best?

Jonsbo N2 NAS Case Review – Your Ideal DiY NAS Case? Choosing the best case for your NAS DiY project can be tough! When users are looking for NAS enclosures, where functionality intertwines with design, Jonsbo presents its N2 NAS Case, a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal, storage proficiency, and space-conscious engineering. This review delves […]

Recommended Jonsbo N3 NAS Builds for $300 – $500 – $1000+

Best Jonsbo Builds for $250 / $500 / $1000 (or Pounds, or Euros!) This is a guide on building your own Jonsbo N3 NAS for less than £300, £500 or £750-1000. With many of us feeling the pinch these days due to global financial issues affecting most of our wallets, it’s unsurprising to hear that […]