Will this work as a Roon Core?

Roon Software Discussion
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Roon Storage
NAS Synology DS112j( 500GB)+Tidal+Qobuz

Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)
Only cable, no wifi.

Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)
Devialet D200
Moon Mind V2

Description Of Issue
Hi,
Will this work as a Roon Core?

Thanks a lot.

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No. Under the minimum recommended specifications. Here’s the processor Vs an i3.

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i3-8350K-vs-Intel-Atom-x5-Z8350/3935vsm143924

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No, this platform doesn’t support the installation of Roon. Please read:

FAQ: What are the minimum requirements?

Roon Server on NAS

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Hi Juan,

regret but the cpu of your DS112 is underpowered.

I have used a Synology DS218+ as Roon Core.
This worked but quite often I faced significant performance issues and the CPU usage of the Synology was close to 100 pct most of the time.

I then switched back to my iMac (late 2015, i5) as a Core and recently bought a fanless i7 NUC which is fantastic.

If you can afford this I would recommend a dedicated NUC as a Roon Core ( depending on your library an i3 NUC for about 350 Eur might be fine, please look at the Roon Knowledge base with Roon‘s own recommendations).
If not possible your computer ( unless pre 2010 built) should work as a Core.
If you still would like to follow the „Core on NAS“ route please check Chris Rieke‘s website https://roononnas.org/en/synology/
Jens

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