I’m moderately tech savvy, a little experience with most OS and comfortable with hardware. I’ve got some basic things working in Docker. I want to start self hosting my photo backup, Bitwarden, Jellyfish, Sonarr and Radarr, Pi hole, Home Assistant and replace Dropbox. But the more I dive into the hardware and setup the more muddled I’m finding myself.

I’m very concerned about power draw so the lower the consumption the better. I do want some parity, though I’m willing to I introduce that once it’s set up. I’m not particularly concerned with transcoding but I guess it’d be a nice bonus.

Is a QNAP alone valid? Or perhaps I’m better off with a Pi and my huge GDrive while I learn? Or a NUC with better transcoding capability? I want to access my data internally, stream content to a Chromecast with Google TV.

My instinct is both a NUC and a separate NAS but I’e love it if anyone has some insight.

Thanks!

  • machinin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    9 months ago

    I went the mini-computer route, like a NUC, and used an external HDD. I regret not having HDD bays for internal storage needs. I’ve been looking at used desktops (Optiplex for example) that would allow me to use internal HDDs easily.

    • PieMePlenty@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      Same mistake but I can live with it. The mini form factor is just too cute and uses so little power. Unusable for a data hoarder but passable for me.

    • ElkendersOPEnglish
      1·
      9 months ago

      As I’d like to not back myself into a regretful purchase immediately, wouldn’t direct attached raid like a TR-004 work in addition to your NUC or am I missing something?

      • machinin@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        Yes, that could work. I don’t have a NAS and prefer to have everything in one box, but a separate NAS could work too.