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QNAP TVS-h474-i3-8G · Exact identity: TVS-h474-i3-8G-US
4 primary bays · 12th-gen Core i3 · 8GB · dual 2.5GbE · dual PCIe · Diskless: hard drives cost extra
Catalog amount: $1,549 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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TVS-h474-i3-8G: specifications and dated store comparison →A compact four-bay Core i3 QuTS hero NAS for stronger ZFS, container and small-VM workloads.
Exact US MPN TVS-h474-i3-8G-US; official hardware table TVS-h474-i3-8G; 8 GB SODIMM DDR4; 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s.
Based on the current QNAP specification tables. We have not tested this NAS ourselves. The hardware-page software tables are QTS 5.2.9 / QuTS hero h5.2.9 (version-bound). TVS-h474 is listed in Applicable Models on the separate QuTS hero h6.0.2.3591 notes dated 2026-08-24; that listing is not the h5.2.9 feature table. See evidence and test gaps ↓
A compact four-bay Core i3 QuTS hero NAS for stronger ZFS, container and small-VM workloads.[1]
Plan the array and client path around 10GbE: Optional via PCIe expansion card; 2.5GbE: 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M).[1]
The exact factory configuration and platform limits do not make this the safest default for that need: you need more than four hdd bays.[1]
Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
This page covers TVS-h474-i3-8G-US, mapped to official table TVS-h474-i3-8G: Intel Core i3-12100 4-core/8-thread, 8 GB SODIMM DDR4, max 64 GB, 4x SATA, dual 2.5GbE, PCIe Gen4 x16 + Gen3 x2, HDMI 1.4b. The US store page for this SKU currently repeats Pentium Gold marketing copy; that copy is not the official i3 table.[1][2]
Storage: 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s. Connectivity: 10GbE: Optional via PCIe expansion card; 2.5GbE: 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). Advertised port speed is not a guarantee for one file transfer; drive count, RAID, protocol, client and switch can each become the limit.[1]
No applicable exact-configuration original test was found. The buying judgment therefore rests on manufacturer specifications and remains unsuitable for measured-performance claims.[1]
We have verified the specifications, but have not found an original test that we can reliably apply to this exact model. The advice above follows the documented features; performance, noise and long-term reliability are not independently established here.
Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.
Component total: $1,858.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $1,928.98 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $1,938.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $2,168.96 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $2,308.96 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00 · 16TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:54:54.688930+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Before you buy
Include compatible drives, an independent backup destination, network upgrades, cables and any UPS or expansion cards required by the workload.[1]
Amazon/Newegg numeric rows keep their original 2026-09-10T01:06:35+00:00 observation times. The QNAP Store row is the historical 2026-09-10 identity-qualified listing with unknown price and stock; a later cookies-disabled Magento extract was not used as a live US offer. Recheck the live page before buying.[2]
Exact US MPN TVS-h474-i3-8G-US; official hardware table TVS-h474-i3-8G; 8 GB SODIMM DDR4; 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s. Check the total delivered price at the store.
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It covers the exact US MPN TVS-h474-i3-8G-US. The selected official hardware-table heading is TVS-h474-i3-8G.[1][2]
The official hardware table describes the platform. Store bundles can change, so confirm the exact seller listing and included drives or accessories before ordering.[1][2]
The selected official configuration lists 10GbE: Optional via PCIe expansion card; 2.5GbE: 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). A client, switch, cabling, protocol and storage array must all support the intended speed.[1]
No. ChooseCompute has not tested TVS-h474-i3-8G-US, and this round found no original i3/8GB throughput article.[1]
Amazon/Newegg numeric rows keep their original 2026-09-10T01:06:35+00:00 observation times. The QNAP Store row is the historical 2026-09-10 identity-qualified listing with unknown price and stock; a later cookies-disabled Magento extract was not used as a live US offer. Recheck the live page before buying.[2]
Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Hardware table heading 'TVS-h474-i3-8G'; all shared QTS/QuTS hero tables present in the same opened HTML response.
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Page title 'TVS-h474-i3-8G-US'; exact MPN present in the opened response. Exact US MPN in the opened manufacturer-store PDP; current price and stock were not asserted. 2026-09-11 Magento extract had cookies disabled and was not used as a live US offer.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:56c21f040c0422ca6a654cdf085268503ff3b2d4b08d75b59c8e01fe690534e8
Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.
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