If you don't need high core count on this server (ie. If you have Plex Pass (and I recommend anyone running a Plex server does), you can use a HW accelerated Transcoding thus making your CPU needs based on non-transcoding workloads. Furthermore it takes about 4-5 times as much processing power/RAM to transcode 4k than 1080p so it really boosts up your HW requirements. Right now any 4K HDR content will look extremely washed out. There is no HDR tone mapping in Plex yet and who knows when that will happen. I would like to be able to transcode 1080p minimum but ideally 4k with about 3-5 concurrent users, meanwhile also running my NAS.īottom line is I have no clue what to get and would be very grateful for any pointers in the right direction My budget is absolute max around $2000 AUD but if it is better to go for a cheaper option I'd be happy to consider it. I have also never looked into commercial gear like xeon CPUs before so it might be a good idea to go down that route. My last build was an intel cpu but I know Ryzen is a very competitive option. But other than that i have pretty much no clue what to get. I've settled on a nice case, Rosewill RSV-L4412, and I'm probably going to pick up 4x 2tb wd Blue Hard drives to start with. The last time I built a computer was about 5 years ago so all my knowledge about what is best to buy is very out of date. I've recently decided to build a dedicated Plex Server and NAS instead of piggy backing off my gaming rig so I wanted some advice. Hey Guys first time posting on the forum,

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