Happy new year!
This might be a simple network question, but I thought I would ask anyway.
I have a QNAP TS-431±US 4-bay Personal Cloud NAS as my storage provider for my media. I built an awesome Plex build based off of recommendations from JDM_WAAAT via Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ABuild%2BAdvice
If you are looking to build a reasonablly priced dedicated Plex server, I highly recommend taking a look at his Reddit.
So my question is will the Plex server run even better, directly connected to the NAS? The server has a dual NIC so it is possible. The dual NIC supports 1000BASE-T, Intel® i350 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet. Currently, The NAS is connected to the server, via wire, in another room and goes through a switch and over CAT 5E. The distance to the other room where the NAS currenly resides is maybe 30-40 ft. Moving it would shrink it to max 5-6ft.
I think I know the answer, but wanted validation. 
Thank you for taking time to review.
