Synology
DS425+
Based on 37 Reddit mentions
$519.99
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DIY Unraid vs turnkey NAS in 2026: still worth the build?
You’re looking at a Synology with a Celeron CPU and 2GB of RAM vs 32GB of RAM and whatever CPU you put in and wondering why it costs more. If you just want storage and nothing else then Synology is probably all good. But if you want to run containers or anything other than basic storage then I would
...drrevenge in r/unRAID
May 2, 2026 11:32 PM
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NAS for Mac?
I’ve used Synology since 2011 or so with Macs; they work perfectly. I would strongly recommend them - easy to use, reasonably fast for what they are, and lots of flexibility in them. Yes, out of the box the 2025 models (DS425+, etc. with 25 in the name) require Syno-branded disks. This is either a g
...dclive1 in r/mac
June 14, 2025 12:28 PM
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Running Plex directly on an NAS or off my Computer
If you're buying a NAS, the point is not to tie your Mac to it; reboot your Mac and you don't want people dropping from movie watching, do you? Buy PlexPass. That's $250. The people suggesting Intel NAS generally have purchased Plexpass. Buy a NAS with an Intel iGPU. Let's assume that's a DS425+. Th
...dclive1 in r/PleX
January 3, 2026 3:15 AM
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NAS-Empfehlungen und Frage
zu kaufen und gleich OEM Festplatten, RAM und M2 mitzukaufen Was ich für private Zwecke NICHT empfehlen würde, ist Synologyhardware zum NAS zu kaufen. Für Businesszwecke wegen des Supports und RMA-Prozessen vielleicht ja, aber für private Zwecke zahlt man doch erheblich mehr "für nichts". Festplatte
...O-o--O---o----O in r/de_EDV
April 20, 2026 9:21 AM
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Full gut reno - home networking
Well, spent some time tonight looking through the equipment; I think this is the plan. Costs a bit more than I thought, but has some decent value and should be future proofed for a while; I'll start with the rack, controller, WAP, NAS with my current router/switch and older arlo security system, the
...Fluffy-Bookkeeper-55 in r/HomeNetworking
December 22, 2025 5:52 AM
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Is plex the best way to watch pirated media?
The CPU wasn’t strained. 50% usage on an eight core box (and 2 efficiency) isn’t strained. It was a question that I had for you, not a reason to buy a new Mac. The reason to move things to another box is mostly so that you can freely reboot your PC (Mac) and not impact anything else; for most people
...dclive1 in r/PiracyBackup
January 21, 2026 1:36 PM
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Need help choosing hardware for my first NAS
Recommend second-hand Synology DS218j/219j/220j/221j/222j/223j. Synology Photo and Emby is OK. If you have plenty money to buy DS425+ / DS925+, you have to buy Synology Hard Drive. The hard drive and the machine are sold bundled together, but the key issue is that the machine's configuration is very
...Awesomft in r/HomeServer
December 10, 2025 8:26 AM
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looking for a NAS
What you worried about only influenced the newest Synology product like DS425+, DS925+. Now they have changed their policy to save their business. No offense, I think it’s better for you to buy a second-hand Synology product like DS218j/219j/220j/221j/222j if you just need 4TB storage. I think Synol
...Awesomft in r/HomeNAS
December 18, 2025 5:38 AM
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Need a local backup for 10tb of personal data. What would you do if you were me?
If you want an easy plug and play solution, with minor work, reliable and that doesn't need much time to setup, get a Synology NAS. One with an Intel CPU, and 8GB of ram, anything with AMD and ARM CPU is to be strongly avoided. Then if you think, you would need more than 10TB in the future, a 4 bay
...IlTossico in r/HomeServer
March 23, 2026 6:25 PM
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DIY Unraid vs turnkey NAS in 2026: still worth the build?
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
...dclive1 in r/unRAID
May 3, 2026 12:02 AM
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