I currently use an old (2013?) Intel NUC with a 12TB MyBook plugged in as a simple Plex server. I want to get a NAS. Right now at Amazon or B&H I can get a DS923+ w/ two 16TB HDDS for about $1000.

My main question is if I should try to go the DIY route. Am I going to possibly regret putting all my eggs in the Synology basket? I like the DS923+ because of it’s small form factor mainly. But I am sort of keen to use an open source OS like TrueNas.

My main uses are going to be Plex hosting, photo management for myself and wife and data backup. I am a bit of an enthusiast when it comes to electronics. I love messing around with things, trying new software, breaking stuff and fixing it. Are there any major restrictions I am going to experience with Synology? Thanks a bunch!

-edit- Thank you everyone for all the replies! Super helpful, Lemmy rocks :)

  • Meow.tar.gz
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    132 years ago

    When I was evaluating a NAS, I ended up DIY because it was easier, less expensive, and had better specs than what Synology was offering. You can run TrueNAS.

    • @[email protected]OP
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      12 years ago

      Is there a chassis you know of that has similar dimensions to the DS923? I know it’s a strange concern but size is an issue for me.

        • @[email protected]OP
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          22 years ago

          Thanks a lot. I have looked around and haven’t found anything like this… Maybe my search words weren’t the right ones.

          • @SheeEttin
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            12 years ago

            Yeah I don’t remember how I heard about them, but they don’t show up very often. Most of my experience was seeing them rebadged for Datto appliances.