Reclaiming Control Over My Data
When I first started using a Synology NAS years ago, it was simply a place to store image files for work and media files for Plex. It was never meant to be a home lab, but over time it evolved into one—until it tried running too many tasks simultaneously and failed at all of them.
Transition to a Custom-Built Server
Building my own server was always part of my home lab plans, and now the time has come. The NAS will return to its original purpose: storing archival files, while the new server handles demanding workloads.
"The only thing slightly surprising to me is that it took so long to realize that my needs had changed and something had to be done about it."
Technical Limitations of Previous Setup
My existing mini PC is limited to 12GB of RAM with no upgrade option. Although the NAS enclosure can support up to 64GB, it doesn’t allow GPU acceleration for workload speed-up, and I've also run out of available drive bays.
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SilverStone, Asus, and Kingston contributed hardware for this article. None of them reviewed or influenced the content before publication.
Summary
This upgrade reflects the natural evolution of my home lab as my demands outgrew the limitations of the Synology NAS and mini PC, necessitating a dedicated custom-built server.
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