AOOSTAR WTR PRO 4 Bay NAS (Intel N150, 2x NVMe, 2x 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DP/USB-C) US$282.34 (~A$450.37) Del @ China Box AliExpress

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The Ryzen variant of this NAS Mini PC has been extremely popular and now the Intel variant is on sale for a really good price. Many people prefer using Intel over AMD due to Quick Sync and better support for Plex transcoding.

It's important to note that due to this having an Intel N150 4 core, 4 thread CPU it only has a single DDR4 SODIMM slot (2 in Ryzen) and a single full sized M.2 NVMe x1 SSD slot (2 in Ryzen). However you can convert the M.2 WiFi slot into an SSD slot using an M.2 key to M.2 NVMe adapter (should be included). Besides these changes pretty much everything else remains the same.

Other features include 4x 2.5"/3.5" SATA bays (not hot swappable), two 2.5G LAN ports, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, full feature USB-C port including video out, 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 (4 pin, replaceable) to keep the system cool.

While barebones it still comes with Windows 11 Pro and you can install any other OS like Proxmox, XPEnology and more. Since this is using an ASMedia ASM1064 controller for drives, TrueNAS isn't recommend due to compatibility issues.

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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:

Setting overseas websites to AUD or letting PayPal do the currency conversion results in an inflated rate. To get the correct rate you need a card without international fees and do the following:

  • Set the website currency to USD
  • Checkout with PayPal
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  • Select USD to bill the card in USD instead of AUD
  • Proceed with checkout

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  • Commodore64 on 21/03/2025 - 21:21
    +1

    N150 is a beast for it’s class/size

    • gizmomelb on 21/03/2025 - 21:39
      +1

      I made my own NAS (admittedly it is an 8 bay case) with an Intel N5095 CPU (slower than the N100), 16GB RAM and only 1Gb NIC and it cost me around $600 - so this isn't a bad price for an all in one. I installed Synology DSM 7 (google 'auxxilium') and have Jellyfin video streamer running in a docker (free version supports hardware transcoding).. works really well.

      • doot on 21/03/2025 - 22:14

        Can you get quickconnect/ mobile apps working on that, mate? I assume not?

        • McMaferMur on 21/03/2025 - 22:19

          Yep i want to know as well:
          A. If all syno android apps work as if we are using original syno nas,
          B. If i can reinsert my hdds from my current synolgy to this aoostar and it can be read (after installing auxilium) or i have to get new hdds and rebuild everything from scratch

        • bdl on 21/03/2025 - 22:41

          2FA doesn't work (but I don't care because my xpenology can't speak to interwebs)

      • NobalaKoba on 21/03/2025 - 22:46

        Jellyfin only has a free version.

        It's FOSS, that's kinda it's whole thing.

      • Commodore64 on 21/03/2025 - 22:55

        Good job. I used Jonsbo N3 + N150 board.

      • ruprectaus on 21/03/2025 - 23:19

        have Jellyfin video streamer running in a docker (free version supports hardware transcoding)

        wot ? Jellyfin is FOSS, or do you mean Plex ?

        • Commodore64 on 21/03/2025 - 23:46

          Jellyfin is FOSS, Plex is closed source with a free-tier.
          5 years ago I would have said to use Plex, now… consider Jellyfin as it's less restrictive, people you share your library get all features (unlike plex-pass).

          It's come along way and has some advantages and ease to setup.
          Namely, when Plex's auth servers tank once every year or so… you can still use the media that's right next to you.

  • bdl on 21/03/2025 - 21:31
    +3

    Super fast delivery via DHL Express. I ordered my Ryzen one beginning of this week and installing it now (arrived this morning) :)

    • theguyrules on 21/03/2025 - 22:18

      Woah

    • Clear on 21/03/2025 - 22:37

      This one is shipping from China Box store instead of Aoostar Store. It may not be DHL.

      • bdl on 21/03/2025 - 22:41

        Aoostar Store said for the Ryzens they were waiting for more stock that will ship next week :( They said I got second last one

        • Clear on 21/03/2025 - 22:42
          +1

          You're lucky. I still haven't picked one up yet and nearly caved in.

  • jbird84 on 21/03/2025 - 22:31

    Any known compatibility issues with unraid?

    • leftspeaker2000 on 21/03/2025 - 23:15
      -1

      Id like to know this

      • Commodore64 on 21/03/2025 - 23:42

        if unraid is linux see my comment below about kernel version.

  • jiancoek on 21/03/2025 - 23:08

    Thx op, now looking for NAS hdd deal

  • Manny Calavera on 21/03/2025 - 23:17
    -1

    I heard that plex are going to double their fee and put remote streaming behind the paywall.

    • thonk on 22/03/2025 - 02:02

      Use Jellyfin :)

  • Osiris on 21/03/2025 - 23:22

    Whats the trick with aliexpress, haven't used them before signed up and none of these codes work. Tried a different browser same deal, is there like a well known thing im doing wrong here?

    • Clear on 21/03/2025 - 23:23
      +2

      Unfortunately coupons won't work for new accounts that haven't made an order before. The welcome deal discount can give you low prices on many products for your first order.

      • Osiris on 21/03/2025 - 23:24

        that's different never come across that kind of restriction before but clears it up. Thank you :)

        • bdl on 21/03/2025 - 23:42

          His username checks out :)

  • Commodore64 on 21/03/2025 - 23:42
    +2

    PSA: Anyone installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, note that the 6.8 kernel will not discover the /dev/dri/render device… meaning no acceleration.
    I'm currently checking 24.10 non-lts and it appears that the 6.11 kernel does show /dev/dri/renderD12, meaning you should be good to go!

  • buffalo bill on 21/03/2025 - 23:54

    Showing $460.95 for me

    • Clear on 21/03/2025 - 23:57
      +1

      If I had a dollar for everytime I have to explain how exchange rates work. Oh wait I put that at the bottom of every deal.

      • buffalo bill on 21/03/2025 - 23:59

        LOL yeah I got you. I think it's always been the advertised price shown though on your deals after discount code.

  • alterego13 on 21/03/2025 - 23:59

    What are people's recommendations for a SOHO/Business NAS. SOHO/Business because I have my business office at Home. 80% Business use, 20% personal use to store backups of phones/photos.

    Will primarily be used to work live on the files stored on the NAS, accessed by 2 windows PCs. Files are anywhere from 50MB to 500MB. CAD Files 99% of the time.

    Speed and reliability are the most important aspects. As of now I use very little plex, which I the Google TV picks up from my desktop.

    Need something cost effective too, not over the top and without nu-necessary faffing around. None of us are IT people. I've built PCs and handle the current network but I wouldn't know what to do with Networking.

    Leaning towards Terramaster F2-212 purely for the cost factor.
    Ideally want to spent ~$500 for the whole setup (including drives)

    TIA

    • buffalo bill on 22/03/2025 - 00:01

      Get something with a NAS OS installed then. This is really sort of an enthusiast's device.

      • alterego13 on 22/03/2025 - 00:02

        Thanks, any recommendations?
        2 bay should suffice, I think

        • buffalo bill on 22/03/2025 - 00:12
          +1

          My opinion is don't stuff around with anything too underpowered. They are OK for backups through the night but processing and unpacking large files can be slow and would annoy you over time. F2-424 is a 2bay but has an Intel which would be OK.

  • nottoobright on 22/03/2025 - 00:44
    -1

    So TrueNas will not run properly on it? I was considering running that. If not, can I know some equivalent good OS?

  • poorguy on 22/03/2025 - 03:28

    Sorry, general question about aliexpress:

    If I am a new aliexpress customer and I buy two items at the same time in one same transaction, will both items track at the new customer rate at cashback sites? e.g. 28% at Shopback

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