Consider reducing voltage or selecting a CPU with lower TDP for your NAS setup.
Consider reducing voltage or selecting a CPU with lower TDP for your NAS setup.
Based on your actual power requirements, a completely integrated board using laptop-level components could further reduce energy use. In fact, even a used laptop can be quite efficient. My NAS began with an Atom chip, which was about 18 watts in total consumption before the drives were added.
That sounds like a solid approach, though setting up a rack-mounted system could be tricky. Powering the board and drives independently might require careful planning to avoid any performance issues.
Top energy saver: Athlon 200ge series. Consumes just 21 watts.
That's quite a strong statement, really. If I choose to invest in the full NAS system, it could be the most appealing choice I've come across so far.
It accounts for about a third of the FX power expense. Because it's an AM4 chipset, you can easily increase its capacity if necessary. For personal NAS systems, two cores are sufficient. If you prefer lower performance, options like ATOM or Celeron J-series work well.
An older laptop with a damaged screen might work well for external storage use, especially if you have few drives. It’s affordable and uses minimal power. Are you mainly transferring files or doing more complex tasks like converting them?