Help needed building first Plex server
Hi, I’m hoping someone could help me get a parts list for NAS to use for Plex. I would like to mess with homelab down the road, but for now I just need a media server capable of transcoding and playing 4k files. I know intel quick sync is popular in these builds. Some seem to also use a gpu, while others don’t. Budget is not much of an issue as long as there’s a clear reason for spending more.
I was looking into the qnap tvs-h874, but really wanted to try diy both from a value for money perspective and for just learning more along the way.
Requirements:
1. Stream 4k files and transcode if needed for Plex.
1. Stream 4k files and transcode if needed for Plex.
2. 6-8 3.5in hdd bays
3. Would like to be able to use remote access to share plex with my parents.
3. Would like to be able to use remote access to share plex with my parents.
I could copy a build on pc part picker, but I’m just not sure what is complete overkill. I can spend the money if it’s needed now or will help down the road, but I am a noob at this and want to understand what the money is going to and why before I just follow someone else’s build who may have different intentions in mind.
Any and all help is very appreciated.
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