Raspberry Pi NAS vs. Asustor Drivestor 4, Is It Better to Buy or DIY?

In this video, I'll be comparing the pre-built Asustor Drivestor 4 with a Raspberry Pi NAS that I build myself to find out which is the better option for you. Is it better to buy a pre-built solution or build your own using components that you choose?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Take a look at Asustor's Amazon store to get your own Drivestor 4 or Drivestor 4 Pro - https://amzn.to/3BdWQSe

Visit my blog for the written comparison - https://www.the-diy-life.com/raspberr...

Visit my build guide if you'd like to build your own Raspberry Pi NAS or to download the CAD files - https://www.the-diy-life.com/how-to-b...

PURCHASE LINKS
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Asustor Drivestor 4 NAS
Drivestor 4 – https://amzn.to/3cLpCjN
Or
Drivestor 4 Pro - https://amzn.to/3AIx0UU
4 x 6TB Seagate Ironwolf NAS Drives – https://amzn.to/3qgISst

Raspberry Pi NAS
Raspberry Pi 4B - https://amzn.to/3qbxq19
2 x 6TB Seagate Ironwolf NAS Drives – https://amzn.to/3qgISst
2 x USB 3.0 to SATA Adaptors - https://amzn.to/3AUgl0u
32GB MicroSD Card - https://amzn.to/3RjQfLH
5V Raspberry Pi Power Supply - https://amzn.to/3TMhb8s
12V 5A Power Supply - https://amzn.to/3ASIW6D
12V Barrel Jack Splitter - https://amzn.to/3BhN69i
60mm Fan - https://amzn.to/3KLWIfX
Aluminium Heatsink - https://amzn.to/3cP8xoQ
0.96” I2C OLED Display - https://amzn.to/3QkvVbI
4 Wire Jumper Cable - https://amzn.to/3D18L79
3mm Tinted Acrylic Sheets - https://amzn.to/3TMBhze
M3 Screw Set - https://amzn.to/3cJmzIU
M2.5 Screw Set - https://amzn.to/3QjLf8c
M2.5 x 6mm Brass Standoffs - https://amzn.to/3Rfusoe
M2 Screw Set - https://amzn.to/3RGYeBZ
#6-32 UNC Screws - https://amzn.to/3RCr9Ya

Equipment Used
Gweike Cloud Laser Cutter – https://bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Get $200 off the Gweike Cloud Laser by entering MK200 on checkout
QNAP Q5W 2.5G Switch – https://amzn.to/3TOli3F
2.5G Ethernet Adaptor - https://amzn.to/3q9GDqV
USB C Screwdriver Set – https://amzn.to/3Rm1P95
Power Meter – https://amzn.to/3BgQLVa

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Asustor Drivestor 4
2:57 Raspberry Pi NAS
4:24 Building The Pi NAS
7:25 Installing OMV
8:35 Testing The Pi NAS
9:56 Assembling The Drivestor 4
11:46 Setting Up The Drivestor 4
12:55 Testing The Drivestor 4
14:55 The Verdict
16:55 Final Thoughts

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