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AOOSTAR WTR PRO 4 Bay NAS (Ryzen 7 5825U, 3x NVMe, 2x 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DP/USB-C) US$376.29 (~A$599.57) Del @ Aoostar AliExpress

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AOOSTAR WTR PRO 4 Bay NAS (Ryzen 7 5825U, 3x NVMe, 2x 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DP/USB-C) US$376.29 (~A$599.57) Del @ Aoostar AliExpressAffiliate
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This previously popular featured packed AMD Ryzen NAS and Mini PC is restocked and back on sale. Aoostar have also released the new Intel N150 variant that can be had for US$311.31 (~A$501.79) with the coupon code AUCD30 or AUAF50 or OZAF50 - please note that this only has a single M.2 slot and RAM slot.

The WTR Pro is a more powerful than the usual NAS drives in that it has an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 8 core, 16 thread CPU paired with AMD Radeon graphics. For video output there's a HDMI 2.1 port, DisplayPort and a full feature USB-C port with 4K video out and PD100W input.

Featuring 4 2.5/3.5" SATA bays (not hot-swappable), 2x M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 slots and an M.2 WiFi slot that can be turned into an additional SSD slot. For RAM there's two DDR4-3200 SODIMM RAM slots with support for up to 64GB and for connectivity there's two 2.5G LAN ports.

In terms of I/O they've opted to add the ports to the side with 2x 2.5G LAN, 2x USB 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, DP, HDMI, USB-C, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and the DC port. On the rear there is a large 120mm fan to keep the system cool.

While barebones it still comes with Windows 11 Pro and you can install any other OS like TrueNAS, XPEnology and more.

  • Apply the coupon AUCD40 or OZAF60 or AUAF60

AU$ based on current Mastercard rate and GST inclusive.

Tips and tricks:

The WiFi slot can be used as an M.2 NVMe x1 SSD slot and Aoostar may bundle a 2230/2242 sized SSD adapter to convert this. If they don't you can pick up adapters like this cheap or with a bit of effort fit a normal sized 2880 SSD.

Fan settings can be found in the fairly unrestricted BIOS under "/advanced/hardware monitor/system fan". Since it uses a 4pin connector you can swap it out for another. Fan modes:

  • Fan off (0x70) = 30
  • Fan start (0x71) = 35
  • Full speed (0x72) = 80

For those paying in USD this is how you get the correct exchange rate in PayPal:

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  • Set the website currency to USD
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  • Select your card with no international fees
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  • Select USD to bill the card in USD instead of AUD
  • Proceed with checkout

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  • Celtics101 on 03/03/2025 - 19:00
    +1

    Crap I just got the Intel N150 version, would it be worth trying to cancel the order to get this one? This one is about $120 more

    • riklarkin on 03/03/2025 - 19:06
      +7

      I think if the main purpose is plex transcoding, the Intel is the preferred, however if you want it to be more than plex, then ryzen is considered superior.
      I think that was the concensus from the last post about this appliance

      • Cyphar on 04/03/2025 - 07:46

        Yeah I have a QNAP NAS with the Ryzen CPU and Plex transcoding is rubbish. I end up having to convert half the stuff I've got manually via Handbrake

    • Yekul on 03/03/2025 - 19:10
      +2

      Yeah really depends if using Plex or not. It's the major reason most would go intel, because it's so seamless. Shame it's not for AMD yet, as it's a much more competent system if you don't include quicksync comparisons.

      • buffalo bill on 03/03/2025 - 20:12
        +1

        I read an interesting post on the 5825U and it seems hardware transcoding can be activated in Plex with the Ryzen.

        https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/11elesd/comment/mbdcx…

        AMD is not widely supported by Plex but it appears this may be good for a total of three 4k transcoded streams.

        I'm not 100% sure but seems N150 can do 4-5 streams or possibly more due to QSV, and uses less power to do so. I would slightly favour the Intel for server-level stability but YMMV.

        5825U is much better if running VMs, desktops etc. even light gaming.

        • morebunnings on 04/03/2025 - 03:34
          +2

          I'm using hardware encoding on the same CPU in a GMKTec mini-pc. Running linux + plex in docker. Hardware transcoding is enabled.

          h264 encoding works, but some devices get a black screen on certain compressions (just have to select a different mb/min compression and it works). h265 transcoding can be enabled, but is full of graphical glitches, so I turned it off.

          I wasn't planning on running plex on this PC, but if I could go back and buy again, I'd much rather have a N100 or N150 intel CPU based miniPC.

      • Celtics101 on 03/03/2025 - 20:23

        I use Jellyfin and intend to use it mostly for media/transcoding, so does this mean I should just stick with the intel?

        • buffalo bill on 03/03/2025 - 21:23

          I would, for a streaming media server yes. Jellyfin definately supports Intel QSV, plus it uses less power than the Ryzen and its a cheaper box. For everything else, the Ryzen is better.

    • Cloudream on 03/03/2025 - 19:11
      +1

      https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/6304vs4788vs2236/Intel-…

      depends on use case? just media server: N150 might be enough; more containers? N150 is slower than 11 years old gen 4 i5…

  • Sconnery87 on 03/03/2025 - 19:02

    Yes I would

  • buffalo bill on 03/03/2025 - 19:56

    Trying to add the N150 WTR PRO to cart, AUCD30 does nothing showing $552.60

    • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 20:11
      +1

      Try typing the codes AUAF50 or OZAF50

      Have you made orders on AliExpress before? Often new accounts without orders can't use coupon codes, as a welcome deal applies.

      • buffalo bill on 04/03/2025 - 00:45

        Yeah I have order history. Tried all codes under other account too just to make sure and no discount there either.

        Thing is the codes work on the Ryzen but not the N150?

        Guess no sale tonight. Clunky platform might just wait for an Amazon Terramaster.

  • hishaken on 03/03/2025 - 20:07
    -1

    Nice device.
    I would like to use it as nas and Plex. Could I add a graphic card to it as amd transcoding is not supported by Plex.

    What is the best way?

    • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 20:09
      +3

      There's no PCIe slot in this for you to add a GPU. The Intel N150 linked in the deal would be better suited with the iGPU.

      • hishaken on 03/03/2025 - 20:15

        Thanks clear.
        But the processing speed for n150 is way less powerful than Ryzen. Any suggestions of Intel alternative NAS?

        • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 20:23
          +2

          For Plex it matters less. Otherwise you'd be looking at some of the M.2 NVMe SSD 4 bay offerings with N355 and N305 and N200.

        • Everettpsycho on 03/03/2025 - 21:31
          +3

          You dont have to run plex on the nas itself. My nas is an old 4th gen dell optiplex that will be horrific at transcoding. I've got a 7th gen machine running plex on proxmox just pointing at the smb share. Yoi cam pick up any old n100 mini pc and replicate my version.

        • giordan0 on 05/03/2025 - 13:25

          Ryzen is the more powerful processor of the two, but your issue is the transcoding support (works well with the Intel CPU) for Plex/Jellyfin.

    • skittlebrau on 04/03/2025 - 17:00

      You'd be better off using Jellyfin instead since it's had official support for hardware transcoding with AMD for a while now.

      https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/administration/hardware-ac…

  • hishaken on 03/03/2025 - 20:17
    -1

    Is it true that Ryzen can be used to Plex?
    Any other home entertainment software alternative than Plex?

    • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 20:23
      +1

      It seems unofficially you can.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16312724/redir

      • hishaken on 03/03/2025 - 20:37

        What kind of ram I should get for this nas? 16g or 32g?

        • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 20:42
          +1

          16GB would suffice.

    • Yekul on 03/03/2025 - 22:33
      +2

      Seriously don’t bother. It’s been unofficially supported for years but it’s a total crapshoot. If you want something that just works without any headaches just get an Intel chip.

      I’d go as far as saying run two seperate setups if you want more cpu power, and also want Plex transcoding.

    • Kabal on 04/03/2025 - 18:12

      I don't know about this specific chip but I use a Ryzen 5600GE in my DIY NAS and i have hardware transcoding working (via pci pass through in proxmox) so its at least possible for some Ryzens :D

    • desync on 05/03/2025 - 17:58

      jellyfin > plex

  • yimzhu on 03/03/2025 - 20:44

    I currently have i7 7700K unraid server. Would this significant upgrade or more side grade ? I love the form factor.

    I mainly used it for direct streaming via emby on the home network

    • SgtGrumbles on 04/03/2025 - 10:52

      Direct streaming! You could have a server with a tiny fraction of the processing power. If you like the form factor you could get plenty of different small and low power devices

  • kiitos on 03/03/2025 - 20:45

    So this comes with Windows 11, but no drives or memory? How does that work?

    • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 20:57
      +4

      Windows and been embedding keys in the BIOS/UEFI for years. Install Win11 and it'll activate.

      • kiitos on 03/03/2025 - 21:58

        OK, thanks!

  • Soul Fresh on 03/03/2025 - 21:11
    -2

    Pity only USB 3.0

    • Nom on 03/03/2025 - 21:15

      For what use case ?

      USB 3.0 is more than fast enough for the very fastest backup hard drives.

      • Soul Fresh on 04/03/2025 - 19:15

        External files storage (copy/backup).

    • Clear on 03/03/2025 - 21:48

      There are USB 3.2 10Gbps ports. Or do you mean the PCIe slots are 3.0 only?

      • McFly on 03/03/2025 - 23:53

        Are you sure?
        They just say "USB3.0" and they are just marked as "SS" on the port, so I would have to assume 3.2 Gen 1.

  • Carrera1963 on 03/03/2025 - 21:45
    +2

    What advantages does this AOOSTAR have over, say a QNAP or Terramaster, which I could also afford?

    • buffalo bill on 04/03/2025 - 00:16
      +1

      Slightly more processing power than the Terramaster N95 and slightly cheaper, but no OS. Others usually come with some RAM as well. I'd say this is more for those who want to tinker or want to install their own solution anyway.

    • chartparker on 04/03/2025 - 05:14
      -2

      …massages your buttocks

  • aj-007 on 03/03/2025 - 21:55
    +1

    I'm getting $627.93. Do I have to change to pay in USD to get it sub $600?

    • buffalo bill on 04/03/2025 - 00:48
      -1

      I didn't get any discount either, but only on the N150. Code works for Ryzen. I've bought off Ali before but weird pricing and discount codes make me doubt the platform tbh.

  • crunchynuts on 03/03/2025 - 22:40
    +1

    anyone know the power usage of this?

    • crunchynuts on 04/03/2025 - 09:00

      not sure why there is a downvote on this, idle power draw + with hdds is a valid question

    • Budginator on 04/03/2025 - 15:11

      Here are mine :) Running x4 SATA drives, 32GB RAM, two NVME SSDs. Using UnRAID, drives normal spun down as SSD cache is used the most.

      System off - 1-1.5w
      On boot - 112w highest power draw seen (drives spinning up)
      Idle (x4 drives spinning) - 45w
      Idle (x4 drives spun down) - 17w
      Running a parity check in UnRAID - 66w

      My WTR Pro is updated to the latest BIOS, but all power settings in the BIOS are un-touched.

  • No Child Support on 04/03/2025 - 09:39

    I currently have a HP Microserver Gen8 that houses 18TB of hard drive and a pc with a 9600k (left over parts) that is a dedicated 24/7 plex server. I've read the N100/150 can handle the transcoding fine but struggles with subtitles. Our household relies on subtitles so is this a pass?

  • timmypete on 04/03/2025 - 11:49

    Sharp price - thanks OP. I bought the Ryzen version for $469 USD late last year and really rate it. Running Proxmox with the SATA controller passed through to TrueNAS, plus a couple of other utility VMs. Absolutely sips power relative to my HP microserver. I bought a 180W MSI laptop power supply, but probably could have used the supplied one in the end.

    The one thing I haven't had time to sort yet is getting GPU passthrough to a VM running Jellyfin for better transcoding. Am going to have a closer look soon

  • Tater on 04/03/2025 - 16:48
    +1

    Only AUCD40 code is working:

    Subtotal AU $626.99
    Saved -AU $60.00
    Shipping fee Free
    Tax AU $62.70
    Total AU $629.69

    • Clear on 04/03/2025 - 18:03

      I don't normally bother replying to people who paste AUD rates because it's covered multiple times in every post. There's a big section at the bottom. Not to mention the ~ approx symbol.

      • Tater on 06/03/2025 - 16:57

        It wasn't intended to point out any disparity with AUD pricing, it was to show the available discount using the AUCD40 code as the other codes are not available

        • Clear on 06/03/2025 - 17:04

          Ah sorry. I get it a lot followed by reports of expired 😅

  • Dirufan on 04/03/2025 - 22:59

    Thanks for this. I got sick of waiting for the DS423+ to drop in price. I'll just roll a TrueNAS/Plex setup on the N150 instead.

  • aj-007 on 05/03/2025 - 04:05

    A bit of a newbie here… Would anyone be able to share their set up with drives, memory, etc.

    • Jaspa7 on 06/03/2025 - 14:35

      same - interested in cost-efficient say 4-5x 1TB drives (NVME vs PCIe vs SATA) with some redundancy, say RAID 10?
      but also segregating say photo storage & security footage (redundancy more important than speeds) from games (spped more important than redundancy)
      and then if/how to segregate networking

  • wizza13 on 16/03/2025 - 11:16

    Anybody else order this? Tracking number provided on 12 March is for "UPS Express Saver", UPS website doesn't recognise the tracking number.

    • bdl on 16/03/2025 - 20:59
      +1

      try https://www.17track.net/en

      • wizza13 on 19/03/2025 - 22:28

        Thanks. Handy site to use in the future.

    • Rajgowda on 17/03/2025 - 11:08

      I am experiencing the same issue with my order. I placed an order on 12th March and have been waiting for an update. When I checked the tracking status using the website https://www.17track.net/en, it shows the message: “Not found - The carrier has not updated the information or try switching carrier and then check again.”

      • wizza13 on 19/03/2025 - 22:30

        I ended up reaching out to the store, by the next morning they had replied and said the tracking number was incorrect and provided the correct one by message, before updating it on the order as well. Hasn't arrived yet but now I am receiving shipping updates and due to come tomorrow.

    • MattyAu on 17/03/2025 - 13:07

      My tracking appeared fine on the UPS tracking site and was delivered today. Last leg of delivery was by StarTrack.

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