Putting together a NAS

gary996 · 15 Oct 2014 at 18:58

So this is what I came up with:
Asustor 604t
4x Western Digital 4TB Red

Is this my best bet or would you change to other manufacturer?

venger7779 · 15 Oct 2014 at 23:20

Hi,

I've not heard of that brand before but looking on Google gets some good reviews, even when compared to comparable products from other manufacturers. Are you clear on what you want a NAS for as that'll help you answer the question.

WD Reds are a definite choice!

demon8991 · 16 Oct 2014 at 00:20

gary996 said:
So this is what I came up with:
Asustor 604t
4x Western Digital 4TB Red

Is this my best bet or would you change to other manufacturer?

Good choice on the drives!

Have you considered the 6TB versions?

I don't know enough about the Asustor equipment but I have heard they are good.

Synology just released a new 4 bay Nas which may be worth a look as it is supposed to be very good?

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gary996 · 16 Oct 2014 at 12:33

The Synology looks quite pricey.
I want the NAS for back ups and movie streaming to my tv downstairs (via the PS3. Possibly getting Xbox 1).
I know they can do a whole lot more but haven't really looked into it too much.

welshdragon · 16 Oct 2014 at 12:56

The Asustor will be great for that. The Asustor can be hooked direct to the tv as a media player too.

Asustor's whole range make use of some cracking chips and offer tremendous value for money. Just for streaming and backups the 304t should be fine. Heck the 204TE should be fine too.

I review a load HERE

gary996 · 16 Oct 2014 at 16:40

So there is no benefit to choose the 604t over the 304t?

welshdragon · 19 Oct 2014 at 19:47

It depends on application to be honest. For simple storage and streaming I would say no. It offers a small bump in cpu and allows for a ram upgrade. If you think you'd benefit the extra grunt and ram go for it, think there's about £80 difference (ish)

bledd · 20 Oct 2014 at 07:26

Look at 6tb red. Only a few £ more per TB

demon8991 · 21 Oct 2014 at 00:15

Yeah I agree, definitely do this as per my post earlier.