What hardware is needed to build Black Synology? Don't buy it wrong!
want to do NAS but have a limited budget? Black Group is a good choice. But if you buy the wrong hardware, you will either not be able to run or get stuck as a dog.
will help you sort out the necessary hardware configuration of Hei Chaunhui today, save money and not step on the pit.
Problem Diagnosis: Black Qun Hui's Hardware Requirements
Core Principles: Hardware should match Synology's official requirements, but can save money moderately.
Synology official minimum requirements:
- CPU: x86 architecture (Intel or AMD)
- memory: at least 2GB
- storage: any hard disk (number depends on model)
Blackgroup advantages: is not limited by official hardware and can be matched by yourself.
hardware list (sorted by importance)
1. Host/NUC (required, budget: 500-2000 yuan)
core components that determine overall performance.
Recommended Plan:
- Intel N series: N100, N200 (low power consumption, performance, 500-800 yuan)
- Intel i3/i5: Open more Docker or virtual machines (800-1500 yuan)
- AMD Ryzen: cost-effective, but not as Intelas well as the drive compatibility
Pit:
- ❌ Don't buy ARM architecture (such as Raspberry Pi), it can't fit the x86 version of Synology
- ❌ Don't buy too old CPUs (such as the Pentium G series), it will be troublesome to upgrade in the future
- ❌ Don't buy a branded NAS and re-brush it, wasting money
Purchase suggestions: Search for "Black Synology Host" or "NUC" on Taobao, find the one that has a good BIOS, and worry free.
2. Hard disk (required, budget: 200-500 yuan/block)
the heart of data storage.
Recommended Scheme:
- Mechanical hard drive (HDD): 3.5 inches, the larger the capacity is better (from 2TB)
- SSD (SSD): the system and cache to increase speed (120GB is enough)
Number of Hard Drives:
- Single disk mode: 1 block (most cost-effective, but no redundancy protection)
- RAID1: 2 pieces (data mirroring, bad one does not affect)
- RAID5: More than 3 pieces (the most cost-effective)
brand recommendation: Western Digital Blue Disk, Seagate Barracuda (don't buy Green Disk, SMR Disk)
Pit:
- ❌ Don't buy a monitoring disk (slow read and write)
- ❌ Don't buy enterprise grade (noisy, not necessary for household use)
- ❌ Don't buy second-hand (data is priceless, don't take risks)
3. Memory (required, budget: 50-150 yuan)
the basis for running systems and services.
Recommended Capacity:
- 4GB: Basic use (file storage, photo management)
- 8GB: Advanced use (Docker, multiple packages)
- 16GB: Player level (VM, Plex transcoding)
type: DDR4 notebook memory (NUC general) or desktop memory (depending on host type)
brands: Kingston, ADATA, Corsair (don't buy miscellaneous brands)
Pit:
- ❌ Don't be less than 4GB, the system will get stuck
- ❌ Don't buy DDR3 (obsolete products of old platforms)
4. Network card (optional, budget: 0-200 yuan)
if you only have a single network port , you can expand it.
Recommended Scheme:
- USB to Gigabit network card : 30-50 yuan (cheap but average speed)
- PCIe dual-port network card : 100-200 yuan (stable, suitable for intranet)
Use Cases:
- need to do dual network port link aggregation
- separating internal and external networks (security)
most people don't need it, NUC a single mouth is enough.
5. Other accessories (subject to availability)
- power supply: The main unit comes with its own, don't buy miscellaneous brands (easy to explode)
- Radiator : NUC comes with it, remember to clean the dust regularly
- Extension cable and network cable: other provinces, use the super six types of network cables (support gigabit)
Cost reference (March 2026 prices)
| configuration scheme | total cost | suitable for people |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level (N100 + 2TB HDD + 4GB RAM) | 800-1000 yuan | personal storage, photo backup, |
| Advanced (i3+4TB RAID1+8GB RAM) | 1500-2000 RMB | Family Sharing, Docker |
| Gamer-grade (i5 + multi-disk RAID5 + 16GB memory) | 2500-3000 RMB | Multimedia, Virtual Machines |
final reminder
- CPU choose Intel, choose a large manufacturer for hard disks, memory save , these are the three cores
- buy the host and hard drive first, and then install the system , don't buy a bunch of accessories that can't be installed
- have a limited budget, get started first, and upgrade your hard drive and memory later
the core of Hei Qunhui is "tossing", but don't toss the hardware. According to this list, there is basically no pitfall.
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