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AOOSTAR WTR PRO 4 Bay NAS (N150, 4x 3.5", 1x NVMe, 2x2.5G, HDMI/DP/USB-C) US$242.84 (~A$370.63) Delivered @ China Box AliExpress

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One of OzBargain's favourite NAS drives is back on sale and a tad cheaper than recent deals for those who missed out last time. The Ryzen 7 5825U variant with two M.2 NVMe and RAM slots can be had for US$317.06 (~A$483.91) with the coupons AUOZ30 and HW1PBRH4QXZU

This one uses the Intel N150 4c/4t CPU that's perfect for Plex and Jellyfin transcoding and features 4 3.5/2.5" SATA Bays with a single M.2 NVMe SSD slot, dual 2.5GbE LAN ports and a single DDR4-3200 SODIMM RAM slot for up to 32GB of storage. Additionally the M.2 WiFi slot can be turned into an SSD using an M.2 key to M.2 NVMe adapter that should be included with the NAS. isn't included.

Other features include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, full feature USB-C port including video out, 2x USB 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, DP, HDMI, USB-C, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and the DC port. On the rear there is a large 120mm fan (4 pin, replaceable) to keep the system cool.

While barebones it still comes with Windows 11 Pro and you can install any other operating systems like Proxmox, Arc Loader (Xpenology) and more. It's also good for Home Assistant, OPNsense, multiple VMs, Docker and more. Since this is using an ASMedia ASM1064 controller for drives, TrueNAS isn't recommend due to compatibility issues.

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Comments

  • FrugalFranky on 03/07/2025 - 08:47

    I see this can be used as a plex server, however if I have high quality 4k dolby rips (60gbs), will it be able to transcode fast enough?
    My current setup with an old work HP G5 laptop doesn't have enough horsepower to keep up.

    • GUYANDSON on 03/07/2025 - 08:55
      +1

      less about res and more about transcoding codec, h264/avc will be fine. HEVC/AV1 will likely be problematic on these though

      • buffalo bill on 03/07/2025 - 09:44

        They do h265 well. Some AV1 transcodes i have had an issue with but depends on the client too.

  • motion2082 on 03/07/2025 - 08:49
    +1

    Don't need it but for $360 hard to pass up a cheap TrueNAS, will be a good weekend tinker project

    • congo on 03/07/2025 - 09:49
      +1

      TrueNAS or unRaid?

      • motion2082 on 03/07/2025 - 13:59

        This one will be TrueNAS, Need 6-8 bays for my Unraid which is currently in the Fractal Design R5 with a i5-12400

    • impoze on 03/07/2025 - 20:23

      Got ram for it?

  • User0001 on 03/07/2025 - 09:20

    The code AUOZ20 has run out. Showing up as $262.84USD for me (~$390). Still worth it?

    • djshitu on 03/07/2025 - 09:28
      +2

      AUCD20 worked for me just now.

  • Minhhr on 03/07/2025 - 09:35

    Is this good for both plex and scrypted?

    • impoze on 03/07/2025 - 10:13

      Did you read the OP?

      This one uses the Intel N150 4c/4t CPU that's perfect for Plex and Jellyfin transcoding and features 4 3.5/2.5" SATA Bays with a single M.2 NVMe SSD slot, dual 2.5GbE LAN ports and a single DDR4-3200 SODIMM RAM slot for up to 32GB of storage. Additionally the M.2 WiFi slot can be turned into an SSD using an M.2 key to M.2 NVMe adapter that should be included with the NAS.

  • impoze on 03/07/2025 - 09:53

    ugh I caved..

    I'll be moving my offsite backup unraid box into this little unit. A big size difference coming from a mid-size tower though.

  • killabob on 03/07/2025 - 09:59

    "Sorry, the coupon code you entered is based on a first come first served basis and has been used up by other shoppers. Please enter a different coupon code or explore other discounts on AliExpress." ???

  • fatherofcats on 03/07/2025 - 10:19

    Anyone got an idea about the repairability of these things?

    Specs and form factor are great but I can't help but worry about replacing parts if they fail.

    It's pretty typical for these tiny turnkey NAS units to have a a non-standard components (understandable given the form factor), so if something on the mainboard dies you couldn't just replace it with anything. I can't find a good clear teardown and didn't have much luck searching for a replacement board on AliExpress.

    Even if there's a board available from AOOSTAR now… what about in 5 years? I guess maybe at this price you can justify just getting a new unit.

    I'm thinking maybe I'll just compromise on chassis footprint and build something with ATX parts.

    • motion2082 on 03/07/2025 - 10:49

      I had the same concerns as you get no Warranty. If you get 5 years out of any IT gear you're doing ok

      Just have a backup plan in case thing go pear shaped

  • Man10United on 03/07/2025 - 10:23

    before I login:

    Items total: US $444.00
    Items discount: - US $158.96
    Subtotal: US $285.04
    Shipping: Free
    Estimated total: US $285.04

    After login:

    Items total: US $444.00
    Items discount: - US $150.97
    Subtotal: $293.03
    Shipping: Free
    Extra discounts: - US $2.00
    Estimated total: US $291.03

    And when checking out, adds:

    Tax: US $29.10
    Total: US $320.13

    I must be missing something??

    • Horacio on 03/07/2025 - 10:26

      I think the party's over. But it's been on special several times in recent months so will probably return.

      • Man10United on 03/07/2025 - 10:28

        Generally AliExpress adds 10% as tax always, right?

        • Horacio on 03/07/2025 - 10:47

          Yes, per Aust govt rules. Is the price you are citing with the coupons already applied?

        • puffinfresh on 03/07/2025 - 23:38

          Often they add more than 10%

  • Damonator84 on 03/07/2025 - 10:25
    +1

    China Box requested an addition 50 ush for dhl to deliver.
    Complained to Ali and said my previous one has definitely been sent.
    Now Chinabox blacklisted my account.
    Pretty dodgy seller if you ask me.

    • iJebus on 03/07/2025 - 10:51
      +1

      Yep, they tried to squeeze me and others for extra delivery last time this came up too.

      • Damonator84 on 03/07/2025 - 10:53

        It's a joke, it says free delivery, so they own that expense lol.

        • imthebojo on 03/07/2025 - 12:40

          They tried the $50USD cash grab with me too as I'm "regional" but instead had it delivered to my brother in law in the city

          • iJebus on 03/07/2025 - 13:47

            @imthebojo: They told me they wanted extra for 'any postcode beginning with 6'. 🙃

  • Stevefgcjyyt on 03/07/2025 - 10:28

    Anyone with one of these able to provide info on the power consumption? Alas my HP n36 power supply died (too expensive to be worth replacing) and I just looked at my new server and figured its costing about $140pa to run (about 60w average). So I am starting to get miserly and look at how much a device costs to run.

  • Boba on 03/07/2025 - 10:29
    +1

    I ordered a Ryzen version last time and it arrived very quickly. Works great with TrueNAS.

    It didn't come with the M.2 Key adapter though, so I had to purchase it separately.

  • hishaken on 03/07/2025 - 10:42

    Experts,
    Does it use DDR5?

    What brand and size of RAM and SSD should I use?

    What is the noise level of 7200RPM HDD? How is noise level for this unit in general?

    • Damonator84 on 03/07/2025 - 10:56

      DDR4

      Got this for about $76 on Azn
      CORSAIR Vengeance SODIMM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL22 Memory for Laptop/Notebooks (Intel 11th Generation Core Processors Support) Black

      • impoze on 03/07/2025 - 11:07

        Are you sure thats not for 16gb stick?

        https://amzn.asia/d/9PUsdrW

        • Damonator84 on 03/07/2025 - 11:32

          18th June. $86 and a $10 voucher. 32gb.

        • Damonator84 on 03/07/2025 - 11:37

          Also the Intel version only has one ram slot

        • Mikael on 03/07/2025 - 11:39

          I also got this on sale few weeks ago. $86. 32gb.

  • sund00bie on 03/07/2025 - 11:10

    Thought it was expired. Went back to check and it was back! Brought

    • Velocita on 03/07/2025 - 23:43

      What did you bring?

  • iMagoo on 03/07/2025 - 12:45
    +1

    AUOZ20 has expired, AUCD20 seems to result in same price

  • rtx3060 on 03/07/2025 - 13:11
    +1

    Aliexpress is weird! after applying the coupons, when press a button to pay then it says coupons are not valid!
    not sure what is the work around for this?

    • motion2082 on 03/07/2025 - 14:00

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      • rtx3060 on 03/07/2025 - 14:31

        Thanks, I will try this

  • TheBargainDog on 03/07/2025 - 14:47
    +2

    "This coupon code can't be used in combination with other discounts"
    HW1PBRH4QXZU now only provides $2 off, and seems like other coupon codes are no longer working for just this item, even by itself via buy now button (Codes work fine on other items in cart). Browser and App.
    Very odd, I had this NAS in checkout with the discounts applied not 30 mins ago, was just researching RAM options before pulling the trigger… Guess I'll wait till next time!

    • ajayd on 03/07/2025 - 16:42
      +1

      I got caught with the same, thought i'd just missed out. I've refreshed now and it's back down to the lower price and the code works again so i've bought one to update my old N40L.

      • TheBargainDog on 03/07/2025 - 16:47

        Yea, I checked 30 mins ago and it updated again to a tad lower price. Very odd.

    • tm32 on 03/07/2025 - 20:38
      +1

      Same error again now.

      Wait for next one as well then.

  • Grish on 03/07/2025 - 15:13

    When you say "comes with windows 11 pro", given its bare bones, I assume this means the MOBO is tied to a Win licence?

    • puffinfresh on 03/07/2025 - 23:42

      They are likely referring to the options that include a ssd

  • Hasmar04 on 03/07/2025 - 17:03

    I see lots of comments saying the drive controller is not suitable for ZFS in TrueNAS. Is there anything else in this price point that would actually be recommended?

    • buffalo bill on 03/07/2025 - 17:17

      Go for the Ryzen model. Considerably better performance also.

      • Hasmar04 on 03/07/2025 - 17:47

        But that doesn't change the SATA controller?

        • buffalo bill on 04/07/2025 - 12:22

          Have a quick Google about where the SATA controller is and I think you'll find it is either the chipset or CPU, and both are different on the Ryzen to the Intel.

          • Hasmar04 on 04/07/2025 - 18:45

            @buffalo bill: Good point. Guess I'll be waiting for the next good Ryzen model deal

  • gasman70 on 03/07/2025 - 19:10

    I'd consider it if I ever get Plex to work properly

    • impoze on 03/07/2025 - 19:15
      +1

      There are like a bazillion tutorials

      And then theres GPT to guide you through

      • gasman70 on 03/07/2025 - 19:27

        I fail every time….but ChatGPT might help. I'll give it a go.

    • congo on 03/07/2025 - 19:51
      +1

      After Plex, you csn look into Sonarr, Radarr, Bazarr

      • Mikael on 03/07/2025 - 20:06
        +1

        And watchlistarr. Great addition. Put things on watchlist on Plex and it downloads the tv show or movie. Even upcoming ones when available it ads it. Also works for friends using your plex.

  • j33prong on 03/07/2025 - 22:10

    AUCD20 expired? I'm getting "This coupon code can't be used in combination with other discounts"

  • karma25 on 03/07/2025 - 22:23
    +1

    Here is a mod for better airflow https://makerworld.com/en/models/1153112-modded-back-for-aoo…

    • impoze on 03/07/2025 - 22:28

      nice, I was literally just about to search for 3D printed mods

  • johnnytran on 04/07/2025 - 00:29

    Is there a video that shows how to set one of these up from beginning to end? Something noob friendly. Would like to be able to download something and just watch it without having to unrar, transfer to external hd, plug hd into laptop connected to tv …

    • impoze on 04/07/2025 - 00:51

      You will need to add least flash installer to USB drive.

      Plenty of guides online.

    • Everettpsycho on 04/07/2025 - 05:33

      Guide wise I'd start by doing your homework on OS. You have choices:

      Unraid (limited free licensing)
      Truenas
      Truenas scale
      Casa OS
      Hex os(paid solution)

      I'd say start looking for videos comparing these and pick one. Once you pick one find another video on how to set up that system. All of them need another lc to flash a usb media then plugging this in to a monitor for a few minutes to step through the wizard. Once that's done you can run it headless pretty much indefinitely and use the browser on another machine.

      • impoze on 04/07/2025 - 10:23
        +1

        Since this is using an ASMedia ASM1064 controller for drives, TrueNAS isn't recommend due to compatibility issues.

        • Everettpsycho on 04/07/2025 - 11:36

          Is there a source for more information on this? I've been seriously considering one for hex os which is based on truenas and this is the first I'd heard of it.

          • impoze on 04/07/2025 - 11:38
            +1

            @Everettpsycho: https://www.reddit.com/r/truenas/comments/1hm7ftm/n100_wtr_p…

            I think the biggest issue here is the ASM SATA controller. Doesn't matter if TrueNAS is running baremetal or in a VM in Proxmox. Tons of posts in this sub with people losing data or having issues with read/writing. It doesnt seem to be an issue in the Unraid community though which is weird, cuz everybody is connecting ASM to ZFS issues and Unraid uses ZFS protocol as well..

            There are other threads about the ASM1064 in there

    • spaceflight on 04/07/2025 - 08:55
      +1

      Is there a video that shows how to set one of these up from beginning to end?

      Not really as these have no OS so the setup will depend on what you want to install

      Something noob friendly.

      Synology NAS are good for that

      • impoze on 04/07/2025 - 09:18

        Arc Loader (Xpenology)

        • spaceflight on 04/07/2025 - 10:18

          Which probably isn't

          Something noob friendly.

    • Mikael on 04/07/2025 - 11:44
      +1

      I use unRaid. Not free but quite user-friendly.
      Buy licence. Build USB stick with licence attached to USB. Put in hdd in this nas. Boot up and go through steps to setup. Fait bit of videos of that if you search. Good thing is you can add drives after or upgrade drives. I got a parity drive (meaning if a drive fails it's backed up, put a new disk in and it rebuilds it). Lot of dockers (programs that runs on it, example PLEX for movies, different *are example Sonarr, radar, (that downloads series movies) home bridge for apple smart home, . I got plex years and years back when it was fairly cheap. I haven't touched Synology side of it but think that is a free software you put on.

      If I were you, look into what you want from it. Example just movies/series. Want to use it as backup your computer, phone. Almost like saying I got a computer, what software should I install. It depends on what your needs. Just Google what can I use a NAS for. What can I do with Synology. I want to build a media machine. Those searches and you get an idea. Disks/drives aren't cheap. I have gone with Eastern refurbished. Just look on search bar on ozbargain.

      • motion2082 on 07/07/2025 - 22:08

        Will be putting TrueNAS on this but I also have an Unraid Lifetime licence for $249usd which is $$$ but it’s so easy to mix drives and install docker containers

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