Topton MW-N100-NAS ITX DiY NAS Board Review The Topton MW-N100-NAS motherboard is a budget-friendly ITX solution aimed at users seeking a compact and low-power network-attached storage (NAS) setup. Priced at around $139 for the motherboard and CPU alone, or $183.88 with an 8GB DDR5 SODIMM and a 128GB SSD, this board is built around the […]
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N5, N4, N3, or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Update – The Jonsbo N5 was reviewed in this video HERE and the article HERE Building your NAS has certainly become more accessible in recent years, mainly due to the availability of NAS-specific components that take the guesswork out of […]
Jonsbo N5 NAS Case Review Ever since we first found out that Jonsbo were launching a new 12-bay storage desktop chassis for NAS use, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to get our hands on the final product and find out whether it can really live up to the prototype unit we saw at Computex […]
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N5, N4, N3, or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Building your NAS has certainly become more accessible in recent years, mainly due to the availability of NAS-specific components that take the guesswork out of setting up a private cloud or network server from scratch. However, when it comes to […]
Jonsbo Reveals New N5 NAS Case at Computex 2024 UPDATE – The Jonsbo N5 NAS Case is NOW Available on AliExpress HERE for $149 Update on the Confirmed case specifications for the Jonsbo N5 NAS Enclosure: Model：N5 Color：Black Dimension：355mm(W)*403mm(D)*350mm(H) (Includes 6mm tall base) Material：1mm Steel+2.0mm Aluminum alloy+8mm Wood Drive Bay：2.5〞SSD*2 or 2.5〞SSD*4 / 3.5〞HDD*12 Motherboard：ITX […]
New 10GbE Equipped M-ITX MW-N100-NAS Mobo with Intel N100 CPU on the Market The 10GbE MW-N100-NAS Alder Lake N100 NAS Motherboard is built around the Alder Lake-N N100 CPU. This processor, designed for mobile and low-power applications, features 4 cores and 4 threads, providing efficient multitasking capabilities. It operates with a maximum turbo frequency of […]
The EASIEST NAS Software You Can Use on Your Custom NAS Server The appeal of building your very own NAS server instead of purchasing pre-built and OS-locked alternatives from brands like Synology or QNAP, as well as ditching third-party cloud storage from Google and Apple that is subscription-based, cannot really be argued with! The savings […]
The EASIEST NAS Software You Can Use on Your Custom NAS Server The appeal of building your very own NAS server instead of purchasing pre-built and OS-locked alternatives from brands like Synology or QNAP, as well as ditching third-party cloud storage from Google and Apple that is subscription-based, cannot really be argued with! The savings […]
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N4, N3 or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Building your NAS has inarguably become easier in recent years, thanks in large part to considerably more tailored and NAS-designed components arriving on the market that allow users to take a lot of the guesswork out of building a private cloud […]
Jonsbo N3 Vs N2 NAS Enclosure – Which Should You Buy? It would be fair to say that 2023 has been an absolute boom year for DIY NAS servers! While the concept of owning your own cloud and building it from scratch isn’t new, and brands have been investing heavily in this kind of technology […]
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N4, N3 or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Building your NAS has inarguably become easier in recent years, thanks in large part to considerably more tailored and NAS-designed components arriving on the market that allow users to take a lot of the guesswork out of building a private cloud […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Storaxa NAS – What Has Happened in the First 12 Months? The Storaxa NAS Kickstarter campaign, initiated by Arrowtrack in 2023, marked its first year as a significant entry in the realm of crowdfunding projects. This article aims to methodically dissect the unfolding events and key developments of this period, maintaining a neutral and factual […]
Storaxa NAS – What Has Happened in the First 12 Months? The Storaxa NAS Kickstarter campaign, initiated by Arrowtrack in 2023, marked its first year as a significant entry in the realm of crowdfunding projects. This article aims to methodically dissect the unfolding events and key developments of this period, maintaining a neutral and factual […]
The Storaxa NAS Kickstarter – A New Kind of Solution? Note – This Article is being updated Monthly, so scroll ahead a couple of page lengths to the latest updates. Alternatively, use the chapters above to skip directly ahead. Last Update, Nov 2023. What is the Storaxa Kickstarter NAS and why is it a big […]