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Q: Is the CPU important in a NAS?

2023-09-01


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The NAS CPU is one of the most important factors affecting the performance and experience of a NAS, and the processing speed of the NAS CPU determines the ability of the NAS to process and store data quickly, especially when multiple users are accessing and using it at the same time.
If you're just using your NAS for storage, such as storing videos, music, photos, etc., and only use it sparingly, the CPU impact may not be too noticeable. However, if you need to use your NAS to run multiple applications, perform multiple tasks at the same time, perform multiple complex operations, handle large amounts of multimedia data, or need to transfer files quickly between multiple devices, then CPU performance is very important.
Generally speaking, the higher the CPU performance, the more work the NAS can do, the faster it is, and the more simultaneous connections it can handle. However, a high performance CPU usually comes with a higher price tag. Therefore, when choosing a NAS, you should select a NAS CPU that suits your needs and budget.

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