The ZimaCube NAS TEARDOWN (Early Review)

NASCompares November 10, 2023
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ZimaCube on Kickstarter: https://zimacube-boosters-15.kckb.st/bf3b716a The Zimacube NAS Prototype Early Review Photos - https://nascompares.com/guide/the-zimacube-nas-prototype-early-review/ Update on the ZimaCube NAS Drive - User Questions Answered https://nascompares.com/2023/10/25/the-zimacube-nas-kickstarter-the-10-most-common-questions-answered/ ZimaCube Official Site: https://bit.ly/3QAFIxv The ZimaCube 6-Bay NAS – New Exciting NAS In Coming? https://nascompares.com/2023/10/13/the-zimacube-6-bay-nas-new-exciting-nas-in-coming/ The Zimacube NAS Teardown (Early Review) - https://nascompares.com/2023/11/10/the-zimacube-nas-teardown-early-review/ The ZimaBlade $64 Single Board NAS Server Review – Should Synology And QNAP Worry? https://nascompares.com/2023/09/20/the-zimablade-64-single-board-nas-server-review-should-synology-and-qnap-worry/ Find out more about the ZimaBlade on CrowdSupply here - https://bit.ly/48dNpRj Alternatively, you can go to the IceWhale main product page for the ZimaBlade on the official store here: https://bit.ly/3r9QDVf Get yourself an UnRAID License HERE - https://unraid.net/pricing?via=nascompares Zimablade $64 NAS 4K Plex Media Tests - Any Good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-j98DCMEE Zimaboard Mini Silent Server Review - https://youtu.be/tI7t0OrkHfQ Jonsbo N2 NAS Build with TopTon Board Build (Complete Guide) UnRAID/TrueNAS - https://nascompares.com/2023/09/01/jonsbo-n2-nas-build-with-topton-motherboard-build-complete-guide/ The ZimaBlade Single Board NAS Server Review https://nascompares.com/review/the-zimablade-single-board-nas-server-review/ Recommended Jonsbo N2 NAS Builds for $250, $500, $750 and $1000 - https://nascompares.com/guide/recommended-jonsbo-n2-nas-builds-for-250-500-750-and-1000/ The ZimaCube 6-Bay NAS Revealed https://nascompares.com/news/the-zimacube-6-bay-nas-revealed/ Choosing the Best External HDD to Shuck - https://nascompares.com/2023/04/24/choosing-the-right-usb-drive-to-shuck-a-beginners-guide-to-hdd-shucking/ *NAS Media Server vs Streaming Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Hulu, HBO - Which Should You Choose?* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfy6QkAE8Ek *Are NAS Drives Still Safe in 2023?* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ayyVpL4N0 Zimaboard Mini Silent Server Review - THIS IS INSANE!!! https://youtu.be/tI7t0OrkHfQ CWWK AIO-T6 Open Source Ready NAS Review - BIG BUDGET?! https://youtu.be/pqgso-HxEDU Find Your ideal NAS here on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BpPQRk Visit B&H Here for NAS Solutions - https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=email&u=https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/NAS/Ntt/NAS/N/0/kw/search/BI/21131/KBID/20148/DFF/d10-v1-t12 Chapters 00:00 - The Start 00:22 - Why is the ZimaCube in the news alot at the minute? 00:40 - Check the Official videos if you get a moment 01:05 - Where are the Software and Performance Tests? 02:05 - Remember, this is a Prototype of a Crowdfunded Device! 02:45 - The External PSU 04:05 - I don't like the front panel! 05:02 - The Trays and Bays! 05:26 - No locks! 07:00 - The M.2 Removable PCB Mounted Module 09:20 - The Ports and Rear Fans, first impressions 09:48 - Removing the side and top panels 09:54 - Backers and Thoughts 10:30 - Inevitable Comparisons with the Storaxa NAS Kickstarter Campaign 12:07 - The Motherboard (N100) 14:50 - Glad there is no internal power board 16:00 - Removing the Base Panel 16:25 - How the Prototype ZimaCube was packaged and sent to me 17:12 - Removing the vent panels and accessing the fans 18:15 - "Where is the Power Test?", "Where is the Noise Test?" 19:00 - Removing the front vent panel 19:20 - Extra Fans for the i5 Model? 20:25 - The Front/F Pnael Ports 21:00 - Removing the motherboard and inspecting it's architecture 24:50 - Summary 25:20 - Remember, this is a prototype! 25:32 - How will the i5 / Pro model compare? 26:25 - The Pricing for the Zimacube, let's discuss... 28:10 - Still holding off my thoughts of the Zimacube Pro... Looking for deals and offers on all things NAS? Take a look at what devices are on special offer right now, worldwide, by visiting here - https://nascompares.com/daily-deals/ The NAScompares Podcast - Let's Talk Data Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/56809b64-b7d8-498d-9363-fab4e95a0a3a/the-nascompares-podcast---let's-talk-data Spotify Podcasts - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xwip2zWbSzb Castbox Podcasts - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5420217?country=gb Hire Robbie or Eddie as a consultant or to do some analysis of your security here - https://ko-fi.com/nascompares/commissions Buyers Guide to NAS (Synology, QNAP, Terramaster, Asustor, WD And More) - https://nascompares.com/2023/05/10/buyers-guide-to-buying-a-turnkey-nas-in-2023-synology-qnap-terramaster-asustor-wd-and-more/ Thinking of buying a product mentioned in today's video from Amazon? If this video has helped you make that decision, you can head to Amazon using this link and we will get a small % profit of whatever you buy.

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