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Synology vs DIY (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Policeshootout@lemmy.ca to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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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 :)

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[–] Policeshootout@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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.

[–] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

https://www.u-nas.com/xcart/cart.php?target=product

I use a version of this. It's a bit tricky to work in due to the tight quarters, and if you use a hot CPU then your CPU fan will be running high and loud, but for mid-low-range stuff it's great.

[–] Policeshootout@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 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.

[–] ablackcatstail@lemmy.goblackcat.com 1 points 2 years ago

I don't off of the top of my head.