DS423

The i5-13500 (plus plexpass) makes a fantastic transcoding combination, able to transcode, for most of us anyway, to the moon and back. I'd not expect any issues. In RAMpocalypse times, I'd not go to 32GB; if it's just a Plex and the -Arrs server, 8GB is enough, but get 16GB just to have some extra

I use a Syno DS423+ with Intel Celeron J4125 CPU (a 2019 CPU with Intel QuickSync capable iGPU). I have PlexPass. I think it's fantastic. I have 5 AppleTV devices around the house, and I share this out with perhaps five other frequent users and 5 other infrequent users. I have 100mbps up and gigabit

Your NAS has the same CPU as the Synology DS423+ that someone mentioned to you below. If you're using hardware transcoding (Plex pass required) you can get around 2 4k transcodes out of it. I had a similar NAS and transcoding wasn't my problem. The thing that improved the most when I upgraded to a m

I will tell anyone that will listen to completely ignore anything smaller than a 4 bay NAS. I would avoid the Synology 2025 Plus Series for a while because of the strict drive compatibility requirements. The Value Series is targeted at the home market and would be all you need for your current use c

Key Differences Networking Speed The QNAP TS-433 wins on raw speed out of the box. It features a 2.5GbE port, which is significantly faster than the standard 1GbE ports found on the Synology models. If you have a modern router or switch, the QNAP will move files much faster. Software Experience (QTS

When I was in a similar situation, running Plex on my DS916+ became frustrating, I opted to just run Plex on a Dell 3060 USF and just use NAS as a NAS. It has let me put money into bigger drives instead of replacing a working chassis. I have never seen a point to the 2 chassis NAS and always suggest

I’ve had the gamut, from Windows servers, Unraid servers, and Synology boxes. If you just want to serve files, have an always on way to backup your network of devices, run a great Plex server, handle HomeKit and other home automations, and run a mountain of containers, the Synology DS423+ / DS425+ w