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NAS with GPU graphics card for Plex transcoding

NAS with GPU graphics card for Plex transcoding

TS-h686 ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 ZT-T16500H-10L HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station GIGABYTE GV-N1650OC-4GD HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station GIGABYTE GV-N1050TOC-4GL HD Station / Linux Station / Hardware Transcoding / Container Station / Virtualization Station   TS-h886 […]

Dell or HPE for cloud server and Plex or maybe Synology

Dell or HPE for cloud server and Plex or maybe Synology

I need to buy a NAS  I have been watching your channel about NAS and I want to buy one. but I have been looking at Qnap Synology, I want something that has around 5 bays for future expansion. I’m thinking of using Raid 5 and 3 10TB Seagate EXOS x16, but I have been […]

MAC mini PLEX server vs NAS Plex server

MAC mini PLEX server vs NAS Plex server

I am considering replacing my Macmini2018 Drobo5D combo to run Plex which is far from ideal to aQNAP TS473 or an equivalent Synology soup. it would be preferable to play 4k files, if it’s possible within my budget. what would you recommend? thank you very much indeed. Big thanks for the coffee supply. This keeps […]

Qnap NAS with GPU slot for Plex 4K HDR transcoding

Qnap NAS with GPU slot for Plex 4K HDR transcoding

1st Plex NAS Build I built a regular desktop to act as a Plex server a few years ago and am looking to move Plex to a dedicated NAS but have zero experience in this. I’ve been watching your videos and researching all over the internet but am getting conflicting advice depending on the source. […]

DS720+ Plex transcoding

DS720+ Plex transcoding

Good for 4k transcoding? Price? Hi, I’m looking to buy a fast NAS to transfer files quickly and to transcode 4k video on Plex. I’ve seen that Synology just introduced 720+. Will it be capable to transcode 4k easily? How much would be the price in diskless version? You can transcode 4K easily using Synology […]

Can I use DS1019+ for Plex?

Can I use DS1019+ for Plex?

I have been using plex when it used to be called XBMC on my original xbox. My media collection has grown over the years and now I have a big old mess of hardware. My current setup is. Late 2012 mac mini running my plex media server. readynas nv+with 5GB of media. Drobo 5D with […]

Can extra RAM or eSATA SSD improve Plex transcoding on Synology ds218+?

Can extra RAM or eSATA SSD improve Plex transcoding on Synology ds218+?

I recently got a synology ds218+ which will mainly be used as a plex server with some minor backup functionalities. I want to use plex to share it with family members who live far away. From what i have read i need to get the premium version of plex to enable hardware transcoding. This is […]

Short depth 1u NAS with 10GbE option for Plex

Short depth 1u NAS with 10GbE option for Plex

1u with 10gb option I really enjoy the website and the youtube videos talking about NAS’s im fairly new and have built a rack for my gear, and looking for a nice short depth 1u NAS that works as good as my DS918+ i am currently using. im not particular on the brand as i […]

NAS or HTC for PLEX

NAS or HTC for PLEX

Choosing a NAS or HTC for PLEX Which is better? 1. A HTC (Home Theater Computer) running as a PLEX server and player, mainly for digitizing music CD collection to playback through home network, adding a few available 1TB drives 2. A new 4 bay NAS central PLEX and data server for a number of […]

Hardware requirement for home made PLEX server

Hardware requirement for home made PLEX server

I have a older pc I built in 2014 for a NAS running win 7 then upgraded to win 10. just runs plex for windows headless. 1gbe cat 7 cable, 4tb NAS Seagate drives in raid 0. its been a good server for me but ever since going to win 10 home the file transfer […]

NAS for Plex and surveillance, do I need more RAM and SSD cache?

NAS for Plex and surveillance, do I need more RAM and SSD cache?

I’m Looking for some advice before I go purchase my Nas system to run my Plex Pass and Home Surveillance System witch I will buy after. Looking to record all 4 cameras on the nas. I’m looking to buy Synology DS418play at $599.99. I’m going to use 4 Seagate IronWolf Pro nas ST6000NE000 6TB 7200 […]

NAS recommendation for Plex DVR and 4K UHD

NAS recommendation for Plex DVR and 4K UHD

NAS recommendation for Plex DVR and 4K UHD. I’ve been viewing quite a few videos from your youtube channel and I wanted to reach out to get some advice / recommendations on what my next NAS should be. I’d be happy to purchase all equipment from your store moving forward as long as the warranty applies […]

NAS newbie looking to create a plex / NAS setup

NAS newbie looking to create a plex / NAS setup

NAS newbie looking to create a plex / NAS setup Message Body: Hello, I’m in the market to create a plex / NAS setup. I have about 1TB of media I want to enjoy which currently lives in my dropbox. I don’t have any experience with NAS or plex, but I’m quite savvy so I […]

Plex App missing from QNAP HybridDesk (HD) Station

Plex App missing from QNAP HybridDesk (HD) Station

hdstation .. is plex gone from it ? hey i cant find plex when i go into HDstation on my qnap 453Be … did they remove plex or somthing or am i going blind .. can u plzz help me 🙂 Here is what I found on https://forums.plex.tv/ PHT and PMP was never a Plex […]

Can not install Plex on Synology- error 32400

Can not install Plex on Synology- error 32400

Port 32400 configured for this package is either used by another service or reserved for system use. Please disable or modify the conflicting service, or contact the developer to modify the package configuration. Uninstall the app in Package Center Control Panel – Users – Delete user – Plex Control Panel – Shared Folders – Delete […]

NAS with automatic offline transcoding in background for Plex

NAS with automatic offline transcoding in background for Plex

Plex transcoding Hi, Just watched your Dummies Guide to Plex video. I use Plex quite a bit, I have a HDHomeRun box which records TV – but it records enormous .TS files. Some things I record are not that important quality wise. I am a bit techie and I have created a batch file which […]