Hi all,
I’m considering getting into the game and building a budget NAS from scratch. How does this build look as a simple, relatively cheap starting point?
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Celeron G5925 3.6 GHz Dual-Core Processor | $36.99 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler | $27.99 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte H410M H V2 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $80.05 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $32.97 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Transcend MTS600 32 GB M.2-2260 SATA Solid State Drive | $34.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Western Digital Red 2 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive | $61.99 @ Lenovo |
| Storage | Western Digital Red 2 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive | $61.99 @ Lenovo |
| Case | Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $43.99 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | EVGA 500 W1 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | $56.00 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $436.96 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-23 19:33 EST-0500 |
For that price you should just buy something from Synology
I’ve definitely considered that route. My main reasons for favoring this approach:
I was hoping that I could find a good Black Friday sale on Synology and then I’d probably go that way, but I haven’t seen a big sale anywhere
Here is one. But I don’t blame you for wanting to build your own. You could just start with an old desktop, throw some drives in it and install your choice of nas software. Might give you more money to buy more storage for your nas.