The user built a DIY NAS server, the DIY NAS: 2026 Edition, with a Topton N22 motherboard, JONSBO N4 case, and TrueNAS 25.10.0.1 operating system, aiming to provide a capable homelab machine with a small footprint. The build features six drive bays, an integrated low-power CPU, and a focus on power efficiency, with the user considering auctioning off the build on eBay due to rising component prices.