Choosing a WD SSD – Get it Right First Time When did SSD technology become so complex? Choosing an SSD was once very easy – they were all SATA and they were all ROUGHLY the same price per terabyte. But in the last few years, SSD technology and development have evolved incredibly rapidly and now […]
My current thoughts and questions are currently: Purchase the Synology DS1821+ Purchase 2/4 x HAT5300 Series 3.5” SATA HDD and get more when needed How do exactly do I upgrade it to 10GbE support? How do SNV3400/3500 Series M.2 NVMe SSD work? How do I install them? And how do SAT5200 Series 2.5” SATA SSD work? How do […]
Upgrading compatible RAM on (TS-462, TS-464, TS-664) Official RAM RAM-4GDR4A0-SO-2666 DDR type: DDR4(260PIN) Capacity: 4GB Spec: 512M X 16 Frequency: DDR4-2666 Form(PIN): 260PIN Power Supply: 1.2V Dram Organization: 512M*64 Temperature: 0℃~85℃ Environmental Regulation: RoHS RAM-4GDR4T1-SO-2666 DDR type: DDR4(260PIN) Capacity: 4GB Spec: TS512MSH64V6H Frequency: DDR4-2666 Form(PIN): 260PIN Power Supply: 1.2V Dram Organization: 512M*64 Temperature: 0℃~85℃ […]
Using Synology NAS, DSM 7.1 and Unofficial Memory Modules for DSx20+ series NAS systems are not cheap and nor are the accessories! However, one area that many new/existing NAS buyers take issue with more than most is the cost of official NAS memory. It’s an unfortunate fact that any computer system that has been built/tailored […]
Using Synology NAS, DSM 7.1 and Unofficial Memory Modules for DSx20+ series NAS systems are not cheap and nor are the accessories! However, one area that many new/existing NAS buyers take issue with more than most is the cost of official NAS memory. It’s an unfortunate fact that any computer system that has been built/tailored […]
Review of the D-Link 10G/2.5G DMS-106XT Switch Remember when buying a network switch was something you did because it was needed for work? Or because you needed to catch a network together for a client and had to explain for what felt like the millionth time the difference between a switch and a router? That […]
Review of the D-Link 10G/2.5G DMS-106XT Switch Remember when buying a network switch was something you did because it was needed for work? Or because you needed to catch a network together for a client and had to explain for what felt like the millionth time the difference between a switch and a router? That […]
Choosing a WD SSD – Get it Right First Time Solid State Drive (SSD) technology is something that, though once considered out of the reach of the average consumer, is now very, very common. Considerably faster than the much older HDD technology, SSDs are now featured inside almost every commercial technology device that we use […]
TS-473A (also 6/8 bay) compatible CPU upgrades Model Cores / Threads Frequency Turbo frequency Ryzen R1102G 2 / 2 1.2 GHz 2.6 GHz Ryzen R1305G 2 / 4 1.5 GHz 2.8 GHz Athlon Mobile 300U 2 / 4 2.4 GHz 3.3 GHz Athlon PRO Mobile 300U 2 / 4 2.4 GHz 3.3 GHz Ryzen […]
DS1522+ compatible RAM upgrade System Memory 4 GB DDR4 Memory Module Pre-installed – Soldered 8 GB (8 GB x 1) Total Memory Slots 1 Memory Expandable up to 32 GB (16 GB x 2) Non-ECC SO-DIMM D4ES02-8G8GB DDR4 ECC Unbuffered SODIMM EAN: 4711174724390 Applied Models: 22 series:DS3622xs+, DS2422+, DS1522+ D4ES01-16G16GB DDR4 ECC Unbuffered SODIMM EAN: […]
Wi-Fi 6e Laptop Upgrade – Why Should You Upgrade? There was a time when upgrading a laptop was a largely impossible task. Laptops may be a significantly more portable, durable and convenient alternative to Desktop PCs, but due to their use of more efficient components and smaller-scale parts, upgrading them can be a remarkably difficult […]
Buying the Right 2.5GbE Switch Switch First Time Whether you like it or not, 2.5 Gigabit ethernet is very much a THING in 2022! From ISP routers and gaming desktops, to USB adapters and PCIe cards at $25, the access to 2.5x traditional 1GbE network speeds is pretty much 100% for everyone now. The ease […]
DS1821+ RAM upgrade Add a Memory Module to Synology NAS Optional Synology memory modules are designed to expand the memory of your Synology NAS. Follow the steps below to install, check, or remove a memory module on your Synology NAS. The following table shows the memory configuration for best practice: Follow the steps below […]
Synology RAM upgrade – not booting, No LED’s, no fans turning First time memory tests on unofficial memory in DS920+? This is more of an unexpected “what happened” than a question so if it happens to you, you won’t panic. New DS920+ with 4, 8TB hdd and 4GB of internal RAM. 1. First memory test […]
An Easy Guide to Buying the Right UPS for your NAS System The appeal of a UPS has grown substantially in recent years, not just for business users either, with an increasing number of home users in limited power setups (houseboats, pop-up offices and mobile homes) the utility of a safety net for your power […]
TVS-471 CPU upgrade Your 2022 setup videos are nothing short of fantastic. I found many errors in my 2016 setup (I am my own IT guy) and now have gone on to upgrade the memory to 16gb (from 4), replace all four drives with new WD Red Pro 6TB. Is it possible to upgrade the […]
DS920+ compatible RAM upgrade System Memory 4 GB DDR4 Memory Module Pre-installed – Soldered 4 GB (4 GB x 1) Total Memory Slots 1 Memory Expandable up to 8 GB (4 GB + 4 GB) official The max Synology recommends is 8GB DDR4. But you CPU spec says you could in theory upgrade up to […]
Ds1621+ 2400mhz ram? I have a ds1621+ with a single stick of 4gb 2666mhz ram. I have the chance to get two 16gb synology brand ecc 2400mhz and I’m wanting to know if 2400mhz will work? It would give me 32gb of 2400mhz. Love your YouTube channel as I watch all the time. Brand PHS-memory […]
RAM upgrade for TS-1635ax Official memory modules RAM-16GDR4A0-UD-2400 DDR type: DDR4(288PIN) Capacity: 16GB Spec: 1024M X 8 Frequency: DDR4-2400 Form(PIN): 288PIN Power Supply: 1.2V Dram Organization: 2048M*64 Temperature: 0℃~85℃ Environmental Regulation: RoHS RAM-4GDR4A0-UD-2400 DDR type: DDR4(288PIN) Capacity: 4GB Spec: 512M X 16 Frequency: DDR4-2400 Form(PIN): 288PIN Power Supply: 1.2V Dram Organization: 512M*64 Temperature: 0℃~85℃ […]
I bought a 2TB. ssd. because I heard that will speed up my Plex Server on my Qnap 653D. What is the best way to set this up. You will need to create a separate volume on your SSD (either 2.5inch or M.2. Having a RAID on SSD will ensure your data is safe in […]