Nas and HTPC combined?

[dan958]

I am currently using qnap TS-453A-4G that is running Kodi, Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and Sabnzbd. It sits underneath my TV and is connected via HDMI. I will be moving out shortly (onto the property ladder, yay!) and will be leaving the QNAP with the parents as it is easy enough for them to use.

Nas devices such as these, although work fine, are quite expensive for what you get (power and lack of customisability), so I am looking to build myself. Main conundrum I have is, do I combine the nas and the HTPC into one box for under my tv?

The NAS will need to run 24/7 (not a high amount of storage, 4 bays at most), so if the HTPC is included, I expect a larger power usage (I'm not sure how much). The content will be 1080p

If I don't combine them, I instead have a low powered nas - but what would I then use as the HTPC? I have used the Rasp Pi 3 in the past, but Kodi seems a bit sluggish (lots of movies, so lagged when scrolling fast and clicking through menus). I've heard good things about the Nvidia Shield, but haven't has any experience. Anyone got a similar set-up and knows what works best for them?

TL;DR - Do I have a nas and HTPC in one device, or a seperate NAS and also a device such as the Nvidia Shield?

Thank you

 

[DragonQ]

I wouldn't put them in the same device simply because they have different requirements. A NAS usually has to be large enough for lots of disks and is hidden away somewhere so having fans running to keep it cool is acceptable. An HTPC usually needs to be quiet and most people prefer them to be small.

I have a file server under the stairs that is always on and full of disks (actually currently in the process of being replaced with a proper ZFS setup). My HTPC is in the living room and only gets woken up when I want to use it, so it spends most of its life asleep. I have a Minix U9-H, which I bought for a second TV but am currently using on my main TV for its UHD HDR capability. I am actually entertaining the idea of replacing the HTPC with it - it's a lot smaller, uses less power, and does 95% of what I would use the HTPC for. Most of that other 5% can be done on my TV anyway (Netflix, etc.).

 

[ilc72]

I am currently using qnap TS-453A-4G that is running Kodi, Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and Sabnzbd. It sits underneath my TV and is connected via HDMI. I will be moving out shortly (onto the property ladder, yay!) and will be leaving the QNAP with the parents as it is easy enough for them to use.

Nas devices such as these, although work fine, are quite expensive for what you get (power and lack of customisability), so I am looking to build myself. Main conundrum I have is, do I combine the nas and the HTPC into one box for under my tv?

The NAS will need to run 24/7 (not a high amount of storage, 4 bays at most), so if the HTPC is included, I expect a larger power usage (I'm not sure how much). The content will be 1080p

If I don't combine them, I instead have a low powered nas - but what would I then use as the HTPC? I have used the Rasp Pi 3 in the past, but Kodi seems a bit sluggish (lots of movies, so lagged when scrolling fast and clicking through menus). I've heard good things about the Nvidia Shield, but haven't has any experience. Anyone got a similar set-up and knows what works best for them?

TL;DR - Do I have a nas and HTPC in one device, or a seperate NAS and also a device such as the Nvidia Shield?

Thank you

Could you use a case like the upcoming Evolv X which offers the option of a mini-ATX system as well as the main system? You can see the case preview if you look at the Computex 2018 coverage and it won universal praise and is due out soon, it was expected in the August to September timeframe. Phanteks offer a PSU splitter allowing you to use the same PSU to power multiple systems and they are due to release a PSU that includes this by default, although I expect their Revolt X PSU to be quite expensive.

Quite a few techtubers got a Corsair 1000D and a bunch of stuff, I know Paul’s Hardware did a build with it using the mini-ATX as a FreeNAS system. He did a series of videos and if you search his YT channel for his Riptide build you’ll see it.