DirtyMike0330 Posted September 26, 2021 Posted September 26, 2021 I currently have a dedicated server running on a PC that is also my media server - I am migrating the media over to a Synology NAS so I can ditch the old PC (for power saving purposes). Is it possible to install and have a DCS server running on a NAS box? PC: ASUS TUF 4090oc - Ryzen 7950X3D - 32gb DDR5 6000 - Quest Pro Sims: DCS, IL2, MSFS Pilot Skill: Drunk guy from Independence Day RIO Skill: Goose (post neck-break)
HiJack Posted September 26, 2021 Posted September 26, 2021 I would have tested that for sure. You can run a virtual Windows 10 (or 11) on that box. The problem may be RAM. How much do you have available?
HiJack Posted September 26, 2021 Posted September 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, HiJack said: I would have tested that for sure. You can run a virtual Windows 10 (or 11) on that box. The problem may be RAM. How much do you have available? The DS920+ may be a bit to low spec with 4GB installed RAM and 8GB as max. Maybe look to get a bigger NAS? 1
DirtyMike0330 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, HiJack said: The DS920+ may be a bit to low spec with 4GB installed RAM and 8GB as max. Maybe look to get a bigger NAS? Hi,Jack (see what I did there) - thanks for the reply! I ultimately decided to just build my own dedicated box to replace the aging and inefficient 4th gen i3 system that I currently have the DCS server and my media server on. I think I spent roughly around the same that the NAS + ram upgrade would have cost me and the performance should be much better! Hopefully Edited September 26, 2021 by DirtyMike0330 1 PC: ASUS TUF 4090oc - Ryzen 7950X3D - 32gb DDR5 6000 - Quest Pro Sims: DCS, IL2, MSFS Pilot Skill: Drunk guy from Independence Day RIO Skill: Goose (post neck-break)
HiJack Posted September 26, 2021 Posted September 26, 2021 But as said, I would sure test that out! 1
Dangerzone Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Dang. Just found this thread and was hoping to see a conclusion / test results. I guess not. The idea of a DCS server on a NAS is very tempting. Both for the power saving options, but also for the ease of having a DCS Server 'appliance'. Raspberry Pi's max out at 8GB of RAM too. (Not sure if their CPU would be less than the NAS).
DirtyMike0330 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Posted March 1, 2023 On 2/28/2023 at 5:31 PM, Dangerzone said: Dang. Just found this thread and was hoping to see a conclusion / test results. I guess not. The idea of a DCS server on a NAS is very tempting. Both for the power saving options, but also for the ease of having a DCS Server 'appliance'. Raspberry Pi's max out at 8GB of RAM too. (Not sure if their CPU would be less than the NAS). I couldn't find anything online. There was like half a guide to run it on a linux box but that didn't work. Ultimately, I didn't even go the NAS route. I have a dedicated media PC running unRAID (for running Plex docker and whatnot) and just spun a Win10 VM up from that box that just has a DCS server running 24/7. PC: ASUS TUF 4090oc - Ryzen 7950X3D - 32gb DDR5 6000 - Quest Pro Sims: DCS, IL2, MSFS Pilot Skill: Drunk guy from Independence Day RIO Skill: Goose (post neck-break)
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