Post #2122055
2026-05-02 21:39 UTC
> I just realized this almost reads like a Terramaster ad, that’s not my goal; you can search for similar options from other fabricants.
I don't mind that, I'm actively looking for recommendations. I also got pointed to https://www.minisforum.com/products/n5-air, but that one is 500 with no RAM at all, which is quite hefty.
So far I'm leaning towards trying to assemble something generic from used components, though I'm not quite sure what to pick best, motherboard being the hardest one.
As for TrueNAS - I might check it out if I do get off the shelf NAS, but I don't imagine I'll be using the Web UI much, to be honest. And I know about Jellyfin, I'm sticking to Plex just because I already have a lifetime Plex Pass and I like the app on my TV. If they keep shoving "community" features down my throat though - I'll do the switch.
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@Danitos@reddthat.com 2026-05-03 00:04
> but that one is 500 with no RAM at all, which is quite hefty. I got mine open box off from eBay. You could search in a similar way. I hunted for a few days, with terms like "NAS", "N100", "N150", "MiniPC", "4 Bay", etc. > though I’m not quite sure what to pick best, motherboard being the hardest one. I'm not sure on this, so take it with a grain of salt, but I think non-NAS oriented mothebaords aren't optimized for low energy consumption, specially on idle. Best of luck!