🗄️ NAS

My objective is to replace a cloud drive backup service like Google Drive with a more personalized solution. The question on my mind is: did I overspend? Likely yes.

🛠️ Hardware

• Case: JONSBO N3 Mini-ITX NAS PC Chassis, ITX Computer Case
• Motherboard: GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G Renoir (6 Core, 12 Thread, 3.7GHz, 7nm, DDR4, 65W)
• RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MT/s CL16-18-18-38
• SATA-III Cables: 0.5M, 4 Pcs/Set, Right-Angle, 90-Degree SATA-Data Cables for SAS/SATA-6Gbps
• SSD: WD BLACK 1TB SN850 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink
• Power Supply: FSP Mini ITX Solution/SFX 12V / Micro ATX 80 Plus Gold Certified Full Modular Gaming Power Supply (450W)
• SATA Card: PCIE 3.0, 4-Port SATA Controller Expansion Card with Low Profile Bracket

💽 Hard Drives

• 5 x 16TB WD Red Pro NAS Hard Drives (Look for specials on the WD website; buying 2 can offer 20+% off)
• 2 x 6TB WD Red Pro NAS Hard Drives

🖥️ Software

• TrueNAS Scale: TrueNAS Scale is open-source (FOSS) and based on Debian. It offers applications developed by IX Systems and the community, with robust features for virtualization and file management.