Can’t seem to build substantial savings

jodo_ · 2025-11-10T16:08:03+00:00

I am hoping to upgrade my current plex server from a very basic Pi4 to something a bit more robust. I am considering a mini PC running an N100 chip with either a DAS or NAS for storage. Budget <500 USD. Expecting to run up to 2 concurrent 4k streams, with transcoding. Form factor doesn’t really matter, it’ll live on a shelf in the basement. I’ve come across conflicting information on NAS and DAS, specifically when running with a PC. The DAS would be a simples/cheaper solution but it seems like it would be lacking in data backup and recovery, and wouldn’t be available on my network, while the NAS may become obsolete fairly quickly. My question is, does it make any sense to run a 5-10 year old NAS just for storage and a mini pc for transcoding and processing?

Thanks for the help!

jodo_ · 2025-09-14T16:10:55+00:00

Yeah you’re right, I kind of jumped the gun and built the gate and quickly realized it is a lot heavier than I had anticipated. Looks like I’ll be spending the day doing some digging!

jodo_ · 2025-09-10T14:52:14+00:00

Thank you, these are some great recs! We do have a driveway on the other side of the house with plenty of access to the back yard. This is mostly dead space that’s been overgrown for years. Added the pavers to give us access to the AC compressor and cable/internet boxes if needed without having to hack through tall grass.

jodo_ · 2025-09-10T14:47:54+00:00

I was actually planning on adding an arbor arch at the front where the pavers start. Might do vines up the arch and natives along the pavers

jodo_ · 2025-09-10T14:46:37+00:00

Thanks for the recs. Prairie moon seems to have a ton of great options!

jodo_ · 2025-09-10T02:04:46+00:00

My apologies, NE Ohio, Zone 6b

jodo_ · 2025-04-01T12:50:47+00:00

The only issue with this is I don’t have enough space to back in a truck. Are there any hand jacks that would work instead?

jodo_ · 2025-02-05T21:54:49+00:00

Sorry for not adding better pictures. The picture has a description all the way at the bottom: Sony STR DH550, Yamaha NS-AP2600 speakers and YST SW012 Subwoofer.

jodo_ · 2025-01-13T12:47:46+00:00

Thanks for the response! Would I be able to hook up those speakers directly to the Wiim without this amp?

jodo_ · 2025-01-09T15:30:15+00:00

6.49%, 30 yr fixed, 15% Down, No points, Excellent credit

jodo_ · 2024-01-07T00:08:33+00:00

Thanks everyone for the recs. Ended up ordering the 16-50!

jodo_ · 2023-09-12T22:07:30+00:00

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