I fixed the perfect Mini NAS!
The GMKtec G9 mini NAS faced stability issues under heavy load, but through extensive cooling modifications and downclocking, it achieved stable file transfers, albeit with significant performance sacrifices.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Initial stability issues occurred when copying large files, causing the system to reboot.
- Various cooling and performance tweaks were tested, including installing heatsinks and using a large external fan.
- Downclocking the PCI Express bus to Gen 1 speeds stabilized file transfers.
- Disabling CPU turbo modes reduced power consumption but significantly decreased performance.
TAKEAWAYS
- Cooling modifications and performance adjustments can stabilize a problematic NAS but may require significant compromises.
- The GMKtec G9's thermal design is inadequate for high-performance tasks without additional cooling.
- Reducing CPU and drive speeds can prevent crashes but at the cost of overall system performance.
- Achieving stable file transfers required extensive hardware and software modifications.