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4 reasons why you should use an x86 SBC instead of ARM for a DIY NAS
Using a single board computer (SBC) can be a viable choice for network-attached storage (NAS). It's compact, sips power compared to desktop-class hardware, and can be relatively affordable over purchasing a turnkey NAS server. Not all SBCs are built the same, however. They'll have an Arm, RISC-V, or x86 processor, and while you could technically build a NAS with any CPU, so long as you can attach storage and allow for remote connections, I'll round up some reasons why you should use one with an x86 CPU.
Using a single board computer (SBC) can be a viable choice for network-attached storage (NAS). It's compact, sips power compared to desktop-class hardware, and can be relatively affordable over purchasing a turnkey NAS server. Not all SBCs are built the same, however. They'll have an Arm, RISC-V, or x86 processor, and while you could technically build a NAS with any CPU, so long as you can attach storage and allow for remote connections, I'll round up some reasons why you should use one with an x86 CPU.
