I have narrowed my search down to the TVS-672xt (or n version). However I have just seen that there is a new TS-673a using the Ryzen cpu about to be released. The 672xt was a bit above my pain threshold, but I had convinced myself that it would be worth it. Given that this 673a […]
Synology DS220+ or Ds218 good for my requirements? Message Body: Hello, thank you for your videos. I am looking at several NAS around my price point (less than AU$600 for the NAS + whatever it costs to get about 6-8TB storage) for the purpose of a Plex media set up, such that the files can […]
Thinking this may be a good video for you to consider as like many of your viewers I have several movies and TV shows in several formates (disk, and on hard drives) and PLEX only sees certain ones as does synology video station and others NAS providers. My biggest frustration at the moment is how […]
How does DS720+/DS920+ perform with 4K Transcoding in PLEX It transcoded all these files with no hiccups. Remotely from PMS [150Mbit broadband] to the destination – 4K HDR TV [60Mbit broadband]. 4K file – 2160p.4K.WEB.x265.10bit.AAC5.1.mkv 2:22 6.38 GB 3824 x 1600 hevc aac_lc 6240.2 Kbps [24FPS] 1080p file – 1080p.WEBRip.x264-RARBG.mp4 […]
Can I stream 4K remotely without transcoding? There are few things to check before you try to stream 4K remotely. Internet upload speed at the Plex server location Internet download speed at the location of streaming File bitrate of you video/movie TV/mobile ability to play 4K resolution and file format You can convert video […]
All right – what I think I learned is that in the NAS/Plex hierarchy world – the king of the mountain is the Xeon processor because it can do 4K software transcoding without the need for a PCI GPU. This Xeon vs. “some other” chip would be because I want to do 4K transcoding without […]
QNAP TVS-672XT External GPU- Hi, I purchased a QNAP TVS-672XT after having less than desired performance from other NAS’s i have tried. To deck it out i purchased an I7 8700t cpu 32 GB ram. I don’t have any of the equipment yet, should arrive today. I been trying to find a video card to […]
Bought the 673A and got it up and running. Today I installed a Crucial 32GB module with the original 8GB and they seem to be working fine. Final question, if that’s ok. What GPU should I buy for it? I’ll be using it for Plex and in the future for surveillance. So far Plex works […]
Library on Emby How do I add folders to emby server on terramaster. I look through the folders but cant find the one I created with the movies.
Best NAS for 4K PLEX transcoding The best NAS for Plex is definitely new 88X series such as TVS-h1288X. It comes with a Xeon CPU and also transcoding chip built-in. Normally you do not get Xeon with this multimedia chip. Qnap ts-h3088xu is a rack that also features a transcoding chip, but it is quite expensive. The […]
List of best PLEX Rackmount NAS with transcoding chip [ts-h3088xu-rp] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® W-1270 8-core 3.4 GHz processor (boost up to 5.0 GHz) [tvs-h1688x] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz) [tvs-h1288x] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz) [ts-2888x] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® […]
Synology can not play videos on a TV – “this file is not playable” This is actually very interesting. When you stream via LG Audio/Video there is nothing to do with Synology Video Station. TV is receiving original video. Its all DLNA. Try disabling Audio conversion here https://kb.synology.com/en-us/DSM/tutorial/How_to_enjoy_multimedia_contents_stored_on_Synology_NAS_with_DLNA_UPnP_compliant_DMAs Thank you for clarifying that Video Station is […]
I have a QNAP TVS-672N of which I am using as a Plex media server. I have already upgraded the CPU to an Intel i7-8700, and was wondering what the best GPU would be to install to help with hardware accelerated transcoding. I was think of the quadro p2000 but am unsure about whether that […]
Nvidia GPU in synology boxes and Plex A few months ago you reviewed the DVA3221 and reported that the GTX 1650 it ships with could not be used for Plex HW transcoding. A Plex forum user just tried the same and did get it to work. Could you please revisit the topic on your YouTube […]
Do I need to worry about a QNAP NAS supporting the SMB v1 file protocol in order for Sonos to recognize and play the files? Both Synology and Qnap will allow you to enable SMB1 as a minimum protocol. This will then allow your SONOS to communicate with your NAS. To use a NAS […]
Xiaomi Mi Android TV stick review – Best in 1080p range Xiaomi brand has been around for a while now. They are known with their products which serve as substitutes to big brands like Apple and Amazon. We have been reviewing their Mi band with exceptional battery life and functionality before. And we can say, […]
The Best DLNA Streaming Devices for your Multimedia in 2018 Buying a NAS to consolidate your multimedia collection is becoming increasingly popular and with each passing month, we are seeing more and more devices being released that make watching everything from box sets to blockbuster movies increasingly easy in your home, on the commute or […]
I’ve read through a number of posts on the QNAP forum as well as on the Plex forums to find out recommendations and suggestions on which graphics card to use with the TVS-872XT. On the Plex forums they point out you need Plex Media Server v1.15.1.791 or newer ( https://support.plex.tv/articles/115002178853-using-hardware-accelerated-streaming ). In that article there’s […]
Enabling DLNA Media Server Go to Control Panel > Applications > DLNA Media Server. Select Enable DLNA Media Server. Optional: Specify the following information. Field Description Service Name Specify a name for the DLNA Media Server. Select default user account Select the user account that will be the directory for the DLNA Media Server. Click Apply. How to enjoy […]
1. I want to install android apps on my NAS (e.g. watsapp/ google duo/ internet live TV app etc.) so that i can launch to play on the TV. Video calls using the webcam connceted to USB 2. install the mouse and keyboard so I can acess nas from TV (given synology has only 2 […]