Hi all,

I am looking at building my next NAS. My current will move to offsite, and the new will be primary. I previously used this motherboard, and was planning to go with that again. Then I saw this one, which seems like a better option. It has a slightly better CPU and a PCIe slot, but can only have 32GB memory max compared with 64GB max on my current.

Am I missing anything or is this a no-brainer to switch to the N100 board?

  • rambos@lemm.eeEnglish
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    10 months ago

    May I ask why this mobo comes with CPU? I guess CPU can be replaced, but I cant find that one sold independently. I have no experience with this kind of hardware, but seems like it could be cheaper to buy MBO and CPU from local store. But again, im used to desktop components only (kind of), this one could be better value for $

    • monty33@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      I struggle to find a motherboard and separate CPU that gives me better value that this. Neither of these are perfect but I think that offer plenty for my use as a NAS.

    • LT.Son@mastodon.social
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      10 months ago

      @rambos @monty33 The N series processors are for embedded applications and are soldered to the motherboard. look up #Erying motherboards, they use more powerful laptop CPUs (also soldered) for not much more than the N series.