I have a ReadyNas 212 and they have just rolled out an update that means I cannot download apps or even install my own apps anymore. I want to upgrade servers now and was wondering which was the best for what I want. I want it to be Synology, be able to stream 4k remotely, hardware transcode and have at least 4 disk bays. Ideally under $1000
Thanks
Best Synology Server for Plex
LDolphins on 08/06/2024 - 10:06
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The DS923+ does not do hardware transcoding.
Oh wow that sucks.. What a bad choice on synology part..
I believe the 923+ is now based on a ryzen cpu, that can’t transcode (no igpu?)
I’ve been struggling with the same question- and the best answer seems a somewhat underwhelming 423+ or a second hand 918+
Thx mate had no idea
Cheaper to build a PC to do it … AMD 5600G ~ $200, Mobo ~ $100, RAM ~ $100, Case ~ $100 …
You can stream 4k bluray remuxes with real-debrid these days. Need about 100mbs down.
DS920+
This is the one everyone was using for Plex a couple years ago. Towards the end people said to wait for the new models but the new models are worse.
https://nascompares.com/guide/synology-ds920-4k-plex-nas-tes…
It's discontinued but looks like Mwave have some. Price isn't all time low but under $1000.
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/synology-diskstation-ds920-…
Second this - was about to post the same link
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/synology-diskstation-ds920-…I use this for general nas stuff and it works great for Plex too - you can throw in an extra ram stick if you want
Thanks for the comments above. Anyone can share opinions on DS423+ vs DS920+? Looks like the main difference is DS920+ can expand memory up to 8GB while DS423+ can only do 6GB? Any cons having an old model like DS920+?
The RAM expansion is only what they will verify, but isn't indicative of what you can put in. I have 12GB in my DS918+ with no issues.
The DS423+ matches the DS920+ in some respects, but is less capable in others. I'm not sure there's any cons of having the DS920+ instead of the DS423+. You might risk Synology cutting software updates sooner due to it being an older model, but I wouldn't really bother taking that into consideration.
I would go for the DS920+ if you can find it for a good price, but otherwise, the DS423+ will also do what you need, I suppose. I just wish they'll release another DS9xx+ equivalent that's capable of transcoding.
Thanks guys. I have ordered the DS920+ through the above mwave link. The item has been dispatched. Looks like it was the last one. Hopefully it is still a new one. lol.
It's too bad we cant get the Ugreen Nas' in Aus.
I brought one, just used mail forwarding service.
Awesome, how much did that set you back all up? DO you like the unit?
myus.com forwarding service
I'm using a ds918+ been rock solid for a long time so the logical choice would be the ds923+
When you say transcode 4k, you mean internally within your own network yeah?
I share my library to about 20 friends, but I never share my 4k stuff but it can stream 4k.