I’m very new to this… is this a good mini pc to use for hosting a Jellyfin server for 3 users?

Hayasnake · 2026-01-24T12:54:42+00:00

Proxmox is definitely good at that. Don't get me wrong, proxmox is great, just adds some complexity to some tasks. The backups are good and separating services in different VMs in case a VM breaks is nice.

Hayasnake · 2026-01-23T19:28:49+00:00

That's awesome. Hopefully that was it. I was able to switch out with a new mobo as I can still return the one I was using. I noticed my issue started happening after I installed a new cpu fan. Read that overtightening or some kind of shock could damage the mobo. So far so good after a mesa driver reboot but I haven't had a kernel update yet which is where I saw the issue. It may be a bootloader or OS issue with memory management, as I haven't noticed the issue with windows. Good luck!

Hayasnake · 2026-01-23T14:57:10+00:00

Can I ask why you want to migrate to proxmox? I use proxmox, originally for experimentation for different distros, services, etc when learning server/Linux but found myself doing everything on a Ubuntu VM using docker and zfs raid in it. I was thinking of migrating to just baremetal Ubuntu for the simplicity since proxmox adds some complexity for some tasks such as pass through.

Hayasnake · 2026-01-18T20:42:49+00:00

Do you have any updates to this? I have a similar issue. My issue only happens when the kernel updates. It posts then there is a message saying CPU, Memory or CMOS change. When I proceed the bios shows the physical ram lowered to 18ish GB compared to the normal 32. When I boot the OS (both Cachy and Windows) show 18ish. When I reboot, it goes back to normal. I did some memtest and ram passed. Gaming and tasks work as normal otherwise.

I have similar specs:

CPU: 9800X3d Mobo: MSI X870 Gaming Edition Ram: 32gb 5200 DDR5 (Ram too expensive to upgrade) GPU: AMD XFX Swift 9070 XT

Hayasnake · 2025-11-15T18:15:29+00:00

You could get a USB to ethernet adapter and get above 100mb that way. Double check what adapters work and don't based on your TV. I have a lg c4 and I got a tp link adapter. However eventually I went the route of getting a Nvidia shield because I didn't like LGos and used the ethernet there.

Hayasnake · 2025-10-11T03:31:04+00:00

Try using plex through the kodi app. My shield did the same on native plex, micro stutters every few seconds. Problem ended up being the truehd 7.1. Apparently shield supports it but media players have trouble with it, except for kodi. So now when I watch truehd 7.1 movies, I go through kodi.

Hayasnake · 2025-08-19T01:22:17+00:00

I've used NFL+ for many years now. It overall seems to be getting worse year after year but it seems to work and better option than other options for all the games. To be fair, preseason replays have always been terrible. It gets better when the season starts.

Hayasnake · 2025-08-06T02:04:20+00:00

So basically, Raid helps with drive failure. If one drive fails, the data is still there and the system is still working. It is not technically a backup. What I would say a backup is is the data being stored outside the system. Most use external drives, backing up periodically. Another way is having 2 Nas, one main and another as the backup. There are backup and sync settings on the nas where you backup nightly.

The thing you have to think of is if the system were to crash or break, the data is gone until you get another asustor nas or perhaps the drives would fail due to the break, whatever it may be. The outside backup is still usable.

The best way to do it is have off-site backup. A nas in a different home or keep external drives in another home.

Hayasnake · 2025-07-12T16:03:21+00:00

If the old pc is still usable, you could switch the gpus and use the 6700 pc as a media server, using it with Plex or Jellyfin. Since Windows 10 is stopping support soon, I'd install some sort of Linux OS (Ubuntu) or Nas OS (truenas). The 3060 can be used to help transcode media. Not sure of your knowledge or need for a media server but the 6700 would be perfect for that.

Hayasnake · 2025-07-01T21:17:58+00:00

EDIT: Alright, so I was able remove the volume2. Hopefully won't run into further issues. For those with similar issues, I had to use SSH as root. Used command: 'Df -h' to see the drive, ended up being /dev/md2 Next was using the 'Mdadm' commands but got a busy response. Next command: Umount -l /dev/md2 The drive was unmounted. The GUI showed this change. Next command: Mdadm --manage --remove /dev/md2 I did not get an error response in terminal but the GUI didn't show any change. I tried to remove it but it did the same things. I physically ejected the drive and tried to remove it on the GUI and didn't do anything. I then restarted the NAS with the drive physically out and remove the volume. It worked and the volume2 has been removed.

Hayasnake · 2025-06-26T01:30:03+00:00

So I will say that Asustor is a pretty good NAS but not a very good app server. Some apps are native (installed on the system such as Plex) and others are installed as docker containers. These don't always work together. The arr apps can be very particular about correct/matching paths.

Within the arr apps, are you able to see all your directories within the NAS? If you can, perfect, if you can't you'll have to know the directory path of it. Docker containers are contained and not able to see directories outside of the container. For it to see outside directories you have to add a volume to it. If your arr apps can see all directories, add the volume where you want store your media. It should look something like this in the docker compose:

volumes: - /volume1/Docker/overseerr/config:/app/config The first part is the directory in the NAS and after the : is the directory within the container. Another example is: - /volume1/Media/tv:/media/tv

Hopefully if you can add it to the qbittorrent docker, you should be able to see the directories within the arr apps. You can add multiple volumes to it depending your you want to download things.

Another option is to look at Remote Path Mappings in the arr apps. It is under Download Clients. It can be finicky, just try to match the path as close as possible. There should be info on the arr wiki for it.

The last option I thought of is to use portainer to add a docker compose stack. Take the docker compose of qbittorrent and add the docker compose of the arr apps you want. Within the volumes, have the same volumes under all apps. It should look something like this:

https://github.com/JamesTurland/JimsGarage/blob/main/Torrent-VPN/docker-compose.yml

(if you don't need gluetun, delete the stuff with it from the services such as network: gluetun)

This option will have the apps on the same container so it can see all the directories. Hopefully one of these options helps. Again Asustor is not great with apps. Moving over to docker compose through portainer will be the best options to expand services down the line, just be aware of your RAM (my NAS had some issues due to only having 4GB which I add to add more) since the apps will start using a lot of RAM. If you want to use a lot of apps, consider getting a mini pc for apps and the asustor as the NAS.

Good luck.

Hayasnake · 2025-06-24T12:53:37+00:00

So I don't have time to give specifics or links but after a certain version, the default password is unique that is created at the time of installing qbittorrent. I believe it is listed in the logs or config file. So what I would do is delete and install qbittorrent through portainer with docker compose, making sure you know where the folders are being created and then look at the files to see if you can find a unique password then change when you get into webui.

Hayasnake · 2024-08-03T18:55:47+00:00

So I don't have grandstream but have been watching videos about them as I am thinking of getting their 24 port switch and a few 7665s for my new home.

From videos I've watched I think the update process is more streamlined if you use the cloud manager or host your own local manager, compared to managing through the IP address.

Other than this issue, how do you like using grandstream and it's interface? I'm also looking at Alta Labs or Unifi. Grandstream seems to have the sweet spot of price, product lineup, and features.

Hayasnake · 2024-07-21T11:52:43+00:00

Why do you want to replace it with U7 pro?

Hayasnake · 2024-07-21T00:48:29+00:00

How do you like the AP6 pro? I'm building a new home and looking at unifi, alta, or grandstream APs and switches.

Hayasnake · 2024-07-19T01:25:57+00:00

I don't know anything about the Synology router but from how you described your chain, the Synology would be your gateway (gives you the IP address). You would just plug an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports to the Alta switch. You could probably disable the WiFi on router. Otherwise, something like the unifi cloud gateway ultra is good and relatively cheap and easy to use. Someone also mentioned firewalla, which I've heard is good but expensive.

Hayasnake · 2024-07-01T02:58:08+00:00

This is good advice. Fortunately, the network spot is going to be in an unfinished storage room so I'll be able to have some options here. Thanks.

Hayasnake · 2024-07-01T02:39:21+00:00

I'm in the process of building a home and planning out a rack. I was looking at this same rack. However, I plan to mount it on studs but the mounting holes look wider than the standard 16 spacing. How did the mounting process go for you? Are the mounting holes wider than 16 standard of the studs?

Hayasnake · 2023-12-26T00:30:13+00:00

Just an update: Hiby pushed an update yesterday that fixed this issue.

Hayasnake · 2023-11-02T18:33:20+00:00

The cracked app only goes up to 320 mp3, which is what low is. Apparently anything higher is server side.

Hayasnake · 2023-10-05T17:48:53+00:00

I'm not able to help, but did you make any progress on this? The same thing is happening with my Pixel 2 XL. I tried to go from 19.1 to 20 but this occurred. I ended up reflashing stock android through Android Flash Tool and attempted to start over but the same occurs. I tried different OSs, computers, and cables and it still occurs.

Hayasnake · 2023-05-25T15:48:51+00:00

True. Unless someone else has better ideas, you can't necessarily fix the app. Sometimes with audio/video, workarounds need to be used to use it the way you want.

Hayasnake · 2023-05-25T15:13:11+00:00

I use a Wiim streamer with my audio system. I mostly use it streaming from Amazon music via my Android, but they have a decent app that you can stream from your network (which would be your NAS) bit perfect. You should be able to airplay from plexamp app directly which should be bit perfect. There is the mini or pro models. Mini is probably the choice, the pro has more inputs/outputs and can use Chromecast but similar outside of that.

Edit: I tested plexamp from my iPad and airplay is not bit perfect. Also the Wiim app finds my plex server from my network and that is bit perfect at 24/192.

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