I currently have a HTPC, which is basically just another family PC, albeit lower in graphics capability.
Wondering whether something like this Synology NAS would be better?
The PC works as it is but something smaller that is dedicated for streaming media, perhaps quieter that will consume less power is the main driver behind this.
The HTPC currently holds 6 hard drives, although one of those is an SSD with the OS on it. If I bought a Synology, am I right in thinking it would come with a bit of storage for an OS on the motherboard? I wonder if these new fangled NVMe boards could also work for the OS instead of a drive ?
I should also add, we don't have it on all the time. It's just an "on-demand" basis... when we want to watch something, we turn the PC on and load plex using the app on the TV.
Thanks
Wondering whether something like this Synology NAS would be better?
The PC works as it is but something smaller that is dedicated for streaming media, perhaps quieter that will consume less power is the main driver behind this.
The HTPC currently holds 6 hard drives, although one of those is an SSD with the OS on it. If I bought a Synology, am I right in thinking it would come with a bit of storage for an OS on the motherboard? I wonder if these new fangled NVMe boards could also work for the OS instead of a drive ?
I should also add, we don't have it on all the time. It's just an "on-demand" basis... when we want to watch something, we turn the PC on and load plex using the app on the TV.
Thanks
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