NAS Build
NAS Build
Drives such as IronWolf tend to be more affordable. Are you thinking about needing an upgrade in the near future? Do you actually require a RAID 1 setup? HDD failures are rare, and backups can restore your information if any issue occurs with the drive.
Backups generally offer stronger protection for data compared to RAID. They can safeguard against events like fires, faulty power supplies, user mistakes, and other issues that might cause RAID to lose all information. While both methods have their advantages, for personal use I prioritize backups over RAID.