In 15-20k you won't get 4k streaming
Well that depends on the playback device and the video file. If your device e.g. smart TV can natively play the video you're trying to stream via Plex/DLNA then transcoding is not needed.Can I stream 4K without transcoding on my local network? Direct play?
What would you suggest?
You are gonna go with 2 bay devices or 4 bay?Ok, if I were to raise The budget, want nas would you recommend for 4K streaming and the type/size/number of storage drives.
Personally I depend on a mini-ITX rig with full fledged Windows and 2x8 TB WD Red hard drives for this purpose as it doubles as a shifty website brower/torrent downloader via Windows Remote Connection as well.
The processor I have (Intel J4205 quad core 1.5 GHz) is passively cooled and only high end NASes above 50k have this hardware.
I don't have a requirement for transcoding as my playback devices support the downloaded videos natively via Kodi/mysql networked setup.
I don’t know what itx means.
The ds218 synology costs around 25k while 218+ is 31k on amazon. Looks interesting. I think the difference between 218+ and 218 is expandable ram and slightly better processor. I wonder if it’s worth paying extra 6k for that.
I was considering the 218j since it costs around 16k but has only 512mb ram and apparently can’t transcode 4K. I don’t know if that is important since my 55” 4K android tv should be able to play them natively. Not sure.
Can you give me a link and cost estimate of your itx rig? I don’t know what itx means.
These are NUCs which don't support multiple 3.5 hard drives and are a bit too expensive for what they do. I imported the mobo for 10k from newegg back in 2017 but now the newegg import prices are obscene under the new tax regime.I found one mini PC with intel j4205 on amazon. Costs around 43k
Seasiant India Beelink AP45 J4205 4GB DDR4 64GB 5G WiFi 1000M LAN Bluetooth 4.0 Mini PC Support Windows 10 (Single Item) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07T2CSST5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_TMujEbTCYBC9M
If this works then you can go with the DS218j as the ARM processor won't need to transcode 4k streams and you would be playing videos directly from the NAS.
So your expense would be 16k(NAS)+8k(Mi Box)+21k(WD Red 8 TB).
For now pick one 8 TB and then get another one as soon as possible for RAID 1 so that you don't lose data due to drive failure which I did.
This will be better if you are only looking to backup data/play videos as the DS218+ will be enough for data storage.How future proof will this setup be vs the itx or 218+ rig with better ram?
This will be better if you are only looking to backup data/play videos as the DS218+ will be enough for data storage.
The DS218j would work in the long run as the playback component (e.g. Android TV box/smart TV) is decoupled from the main system and can be upgraded separately.Sorry for confusion.
Here is what I’m looking at right now
Ds218j - ₹16k - has 512mb ram no 4K transcoding
Ds218 -₹25k - has 2gb ram not expandable. Realtek processor
Ds218+ - ₹31k - has 2gb RAM which can be expanded to 8gb, has slightly better intel processor than ds218.
I am concerned whether ds218j can work for 5 years if my playback device don’t need the 4K transcoding.
What would you suggest.
My needs are as a media streamer and perhaps BitTorrent box.
As for working for 5 years I would go with the Amazon reviews as I don't have a personal experience. Keep in mind though hard drives hate being switched on and off which is what happened to me in case of my 4 TB WD Red.
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As close to 24*7 in a moderately cool part of the house would be okay.If they are running 24*7, that is more problematic?
Will using a UPS help much?
Also, do I need to take any precautions during summer months?
As close to 24*7 in a moderately cool part of the house would be okay.
UPS is a must as you don't want drives to suddenly come to a stop with a power failure.
But anyways you need to keep it close to the router due to the wired connection.
I am guessing you don't have CAT6 cabling all over the house.
Go for APCI will keep it in my bedroom which is where router is.
Is this ups any good
iBall Nirantar UPS 622 - Uninterrupted Power Supply to Your Personal Computers, Home Entertainment Network and Gaming Consoles, Black https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07X4R3C3Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_rivjEbENM1DNA