build plan First NAS build

[andm92]

Hey all

I am working on doing a build for hexos. I have never done a NAS build before and I'm not sure what would be a good case I want no rgb and small form factor if possible.

I was going to do something with integrated graphics if that helps with Plex transcoding.

I am thinking 2 8tb HHD and 1 m.2 1tb boot drive (idk how important the size of the boot drive is)

 

Any help would be great 😊

All in I'm hoping for a price around $1000

[Dylan]

Hey there. I picked up THIS CHASSIS ($370) and 5x8TB ($800) and I'm at just over $1.1k because I bought that spare. If you only bought 2 drives and get the upgraded RAM you'd still be <$1k. Please note that I have only ordered this system and not used it yet - they haven't shipped yet, but I do like what I see.

Hope that helps!

[Mobius]

for the boot drive you can get away with anything over 16gb but might be safer to go with 32gb+

i've been recommending jonsbo cases with the n4 being a pretty great value while looking pretty good too.
if you care about things like subtitles i would suggest getting a used i5 8500t on ebay with a used motherboard. 

[aaronq]

I just put together a small setup very similar to what you mentioned.

A little Beelink Mini PC with the Intel N100 processor, 16g RAM and a 512 SSD and I hooked up two 8tb external drives.  So far this is working really nicely! 

The poor little N100 has been pegged at 100% for the last 3 hours as I run Immich to back up just over 22,000 photos & videos…but it’s just humming along and I’ll let it finish before I move on to something else.  

Keep in mind the limitations of the hardware and I think you’ll have great little setup!  I know I am enjoying this setup so far!

All in I am at just over $600, including the HexOS $99 special.

Edited December 9, 2024 by aaronq
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[Dylan]

3 hours ago, aaronq said:

I just put together a small setup very similar to what you mentioned.

A little Beelink Mini PC with the Intel N100 processor, 16g RAM and a 512 SSD and I hooked up two 8tb external drives.  So far this is working really nicely! 

The poor little N100 has been pegged at 100% for the last 3 hours as I run Immich to back up just over 22,000 photos & videos…but it’s just humming along and I’ll let it finish before I move on to something else.  

Keep in mind the limitations of the hardware and I think you’ll have great little setup!  I know I am enjoying this setup so far!

All in I am at just over $600, including the HexOS $99 special.

I *think* you're replying to me? If so, that's really good feedback, thank you. You were spot on about remaining mindful of limitations.  Some folks have suggested I'll find the N100 lacking and, maybe they're right. But I suspect my low-end uses case will be served just fine. I'd love to hear how your system performs under different loads so feel free to tag me if you post about it.

Thanks!