Building a Tiny 4-Bay x86 NVMe NAS for Less Than $200 using CWWK SBCs

In this video, we dive into the world of compact NVMe-based NAS solutions—specifically the 4-bay CWWK NVMe NAS mini PC based on an Intel x86 platform. With prices on high-capacity NVMe drives dropping fast, this little board offers a surprisingly affordable way to build your own travel-friendly NAS or DAS. I walk through my full setup, including 3D printing a custom enclosure with active cooling, swapping the USB OS install for a cleaner internal SATA SSD solution, and getting everything running on TrueNAS Core. We’ll look at PCIe lane sharing, heat management, and how this board compares to commercial NAS/DAS options that can easily cost 3–5x more. Plus, I test performance over 2.5G Ethernet, monitor temps, and talk about the pros and cons of this board and similar DIY builds. If you’re into DIY NAS builds, NVMe storage, or just love squeezing max performance into tiny packages, this one’s for you. 🔧 STL files and resources in the description below. 💬 Got a better board or enclosure idea? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to check it out! 🔧 All Stock Credits and Licenses https://elements.envato.com/ 🔧 Links to Products used (NON-AFFILIATE LINKS) - CWWK NAS Products: https://cwwk.net/collections/nas - 3D print files for the case: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1264311-diy-nvme-nas-enclosure-for-cwwk-nvme-nas-mini-pc#profileId-1289663 - Extra Fan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VGX23DS (If I missed anything, please ask in the comments) 🔧 Tags #DIYNAS #NVMeStorage #TrueNAS #MiniPC #CWWK #Homelab #NASBuild #3DPrintedCase #TechDIY #AffordableNAS #NVMeNAS #TechBuilds #PCbuilding #SmallFormFactor #StorageSolutions