DomSmith

I'm 100% with you, I'm actually building a 'compliant' rig but wanted to have a play around with this while I'm waiting on parts. I've got to say; this OS is so quick and easy to install and configure. It's easy for someone who knows very little about Linux / TrueNAS to just have a go at it, and if it's not right just have another go...

OK, so USB Flash drives can be used for 'storage' but mine suffered overheating issues... So onto a slightly less-bad idea, USB-SATA drives:

https://www.parkytowers.me.uk/thin/atrust/t176/

Intel Atom x5-E8000 Quad core 1GHz 4GB LPDDR3 (for now, have higher capacity modules if needed). Rated to PC3-12800 but no idea what speed it's running at. Used all USB drives but already having problems after rebooting... That's about it, there is an 8GB eMMC flash module (housing the original Linux) but it's not recognised. There is also an M.2 E-Key slot, will try a SATA HBA in there later.

I'm seeing a lot of interesting rigs on here but not seen much in the way of re-purposed thin-clients yet, so here's one: This is an Atrust t176 configured with total disregard for 'best practices and it works just fine...