Build a Nas Server with Jonsbo N3 - Cheaper than Synology?

In this video, I walk you through building a DIY NAS home server using an Intel Alder Lake N100 CPU. With 8 accessible drive bays and the ability to support up to 32GB of RAM, this build aims to challenge off-the-shelf NAS options like Synology. I cover the components needed, assembly process, NAS software options, and a cost breakdown to determine if building your own NAS is worth it. Plus, I compare it to the Synology alternatives and share my thoughts on which might be the better option for you. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:46 Off the shelf costs 01:05 The aim 01:55 The case 03:24 Motherboard choice 04:24 CPU Fan 04:35 Case fan 04:42 RAM 04:52 PSU 05:20 Sata cables 05:27 SSD 05:40 Costs 06:10 The build 07:56 Boot up 08:00 Hard drive handles 08:18 Software choice 08:50 Data protection 09:41 Unraid USB 10:00 Cache drive 10:10 Synology and UnRaid comparison 11:15 Noise level test 11:37 Build vs Buying worth it? Parts Motherboard https://bit.ly/4cQ8Usv https://bit.ly/3XrZNd1 Case https://bit.ly/3AAoSdb CPU Fan/Cooler 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3X7Rfqf 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3XaBn6b Case Fan 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3MqyWHQ 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3Mt3RTV RAM 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3MtXuzN 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/4gb5MdE PSU 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/4g9sWB6 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3Z7CINP Sata Cable https://bit.ly/4e7ieJu SSD 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/4e9HdMl 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3AVprxH USB Drive 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/4dNtsTC 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/4dXlk2M https://forums.unraid.net/topic/119052-psa-on-sandisk-usbs/ https://docs.unraid.net/legacy/FAQ/Parity/#size https://docs.unraid.net/legacy/FAQ/cache-disk/#speed ——————————— 📷 VIDEO GEAR ——————————— Primary camera 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3JyH1Jc 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/44kYpdK Secondary camera 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3SLVBRz 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3OPKndF Overhead and travel camera 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3SJgCN0 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/48oyC54 Primary Lens 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3y2QxS5 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3QmdRRh Secondary Lens 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3xQkp1P 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3MQsE26 Travel lens 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3UB3KdS 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/4aVMJku Lighting 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3wqQn6A 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3uCNWNE Lighting softbox 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/42MGf3P 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/48hzacZ ——————————— 🎙️ AUDIO GEAR ——————————— Microphone 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3vm9V82 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3I9dNB3 Microphone Arm 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3xrtzjV 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3xKFaMe Audio Interface 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/3C96BkE 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/3C8lROA Wireless Mic 🇺🇸 US https://amzn.to/4aU0kbJ 🇬🇧 UK https://amzn.to/4baTxKC Some links here are Affiliate links. It means I earn some commission for qualifying purchases. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you.