Multi-use NAS build assistance

Technology Buy Curious
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Hi all,
No matter how much searching I do. I always end up back at this site. Looking for some assistance. I’m a bored IT Engineer and looking to build a NAS.

I am looking to build a multi-purpose NAS box. I would like to run UnRaid as the OS.
I would like to use this for the following:
-Torrent Storage
-Plex 4k streaming. Maybe 1-2 streams outside of the house - I’d like to future proof
-VM +/or Docker
-Nas responsibilities

I do have a 4 port Gen3 NVME PCI card that I would like to use since I have 3-4 Gen3 Nvme’s sitting around

Home network is currently 1G. ISP is gig up/down. Home network will probably be updated to 2.5G

Current build list - https://newegg.io/470802a

I don’t really have a budget right now. I can get parts here and there, or wait for deals

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Updating my thread here while I’m still researching. My one issue right now is finding a motherboard that meets all the needs. With enough sata ports, onboard m.2 and pci slots I am looking at ATX which then limits my case selections to find something nice looking and not huge.

-CPU - i5 11400
-Motherboard - opinions
-Memory - DDR4 3200 x16 or 32GB

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Nothing really to recommend here. “4k streaming” doesn’t take anything noticeable if your clients are setup to correctly stream original quality.

How many bays/drives do you want to expand to? That’s going to constrain you more than most things especially if you plan to use an HBA and expander.

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Here is most of it. Added up a little higher than I thought it would

https://newegg.io/470802a

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As far as cases go. I am currently looking at the Fractal Design Define 7 which can hold up to 14 HDDs and 4 SSDs. Even with the included brackets to do 6 HDDs and 2 SSDs still works well.

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After the initial sticker shock wore off on my high cost NAS build and my jaw lifted back up. I am currently making an offer on a Lenovo P320 with the E3-1245 v5. it looks like I will be able to do 1 or 2 5.25 bay to 5x 3.5" hot swap bay. Also saving me like $800. My friend who manages a local pc store has 4 4TB drives for me. Wiped and tested good.