Golden Builds

The true power of a DIY NAS or home server lies in selecting the right components for your specific use-case. This page presents three recommended builds — each engineered to be more versatile and powerful than proprietary solutions, regardless of the operating system you choose.

Hot Swap NAS 4 Drives

Budget NAS Build

Perfect for entry-level storage & backups

Low power consumption
Supports RAID & basic file sharing
Budget-friendly components
Home Server Storage

Cloudmaker Build

Designed for Plex, Nextcloud & Immich

Perfect for personal cloud hosting
Strong CPU for media transcoding
Plenty of storage & expandability
Hot Swap Server Hardware Module

Homeserver Build

For Docker, VMs & advanced networking

High-performance hardware
Supports multiple VMs & services
Ideal for power users & IT enthusiasts