Beelink ME Pro: The 2-Bay NAS That Thinks It’s a Mini PC

Pickup this Beelink ME Pro from here: https://cutt.ly/Ltjd5euy I turned the Beelink ME Pro into a real NAS and lived with it long enough to figure out what’s great, what’s weird, and what actually matters once it’s on your network. My unit is the Intel N95 model with 12GB of LPDDR5 memory, and it shipped with a 512GB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home. The build feels solid, the layout is surprisingly thoughtful for a box this small, and the storage options are way more flexible than a typical two-bay NAS thanks to the mix of SATA bays and multiple NVMe slots, complete with thermal pads and clearly labeled lanes. In this video, I walk through the hardware design, the real-world “this is tight, don’t force it” experience of installing drives, and why the 5GbE plus 2.5GbE networking makes this feel way more modern than the usual entry-level NAS options. I also show how I set mine up with ZimaOS, why I skipped CPU benchmarks, and what I think this box is actually best for right now. If you’ve been debating between a traditional two-bay NAS and a mini-PC-style build that lets you run the OS you want, this one’s worth a look. Chapters: 0:00 🧠 Dated NAS? 0:17 🖥️ Test config 1:10 🧱 Build quality 1:35 🪛 Drive bays 2:29 ⚡ NVMe access 3:18 ❄️ Cooling design 3:35 🔌 Ports + networking 4:50 🪟 Windows setup 5:17 🧊 ZimaOS install 6:26 🚀 Performance plan 7:40 🎯 Who it’s for 8:23 ✅ Final thoughts You can help support the channel with affiliate links, and get cool stuff at the same time! - https://linktr.ee/GeekOfAllTrades - https://geekofalltrades.carrd.co/ - https://www.amazon.com/shop/unboxingproject - https://www.redbubble.com/people/GeekWearz/shop Check out the Github for walkthroughs and setup guides: https://github.com/TheGeekOfAllTrades ***DISCLAIMER*** This is NOT financial advice and I am NOT a financial advisor. Some of these geek projects are expensive and can be risky. Crypto Currency is very volatile and the prices change daily. Please do your own research before investing!! THESE VIDEOS ARE MADE FOR ENTERTAINMENT & INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!!! #homelab #nas #beelink #diy