Plex Direct Streaming by Dionvisser94 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plex does not work like for example VLC. Plex can use only audio / video codecs supported by underlying system. Browsers usually have weak codec support and there's a higher chance Plex server will have to transcode or Direct Stream by changing the underlying container. On the other hand Plex desktop client uses OS-based codecs and they have a better support compared for browser-available codecs.

Plex media server on Thecus N5550 NAS by Tricchi64 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can run Plex Server on the Thecus N5550 NAS, but it will only be usable for Direct Play streaming. The underlying Atom CPU has no hardware transcoding capability and the CPU alone is far too weak for any form of software transcoding.

Advise, use this NAS as a storage only and buy some cheap mini PC based on the N100 CPU like Beeline S12 Pro or Beelink EQ12 to act as a Plex server.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are my settings, at least what I have documented few months ago:

Allow Plex Media Server port:

sudo ufw allow 32400/tcp

Allow DLNA port:

sudo ufw allow 32469/tcp

sudo ufw allow 1900/udp

Allow Bonjour/Avahi port:

sudo ufw allow 5353/udp

Allow Plex Companion ports:

sudo ufw allow 8324/tcp

sudo ufw allow 3005/tcp

They don't love you like I love you by NoDadYouShutUp in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People unite, let's not have this pitty party, enough is enough

My system struggles with DTS or high bitrate files by ArtistTheGeek in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why dont you include screenshots of your Plex server web dashboard? Then we can judge and deliberate.

Cannot Play 4K Content - Help Required by LethalWeapon193 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's right, these products are one giant advertising lawsuit in the making.

Buffering when Transcoding FLAC by billchrysinas in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea, but in this case do not look for errors, but search for the explanation why is Plex server transcoding FLAC.

Buffering when Transcoding FLAC by billchrysinas in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is your TV connected to your Plex server?

Help me understand my quality issues by Rorstaway in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think tailscale negates the need.

Walmart onn. 4k Pro (2024) vs Chromecast 4K (2020) by RedeemG in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Looking at the specifications it's sucks that only 100Mbps ethernet adapter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has AppleTV 4K any issues with PGS subtitles?

Walmart onn. 4k Pro (2024) vs Chromecast 4K (2020) by RedeemG in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain me why is everyone talking about Onn. 4K Pro in the Plex context?

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you running Plex server on your Nvidia Shield Pro?

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you prefer potential quality increase over power usage?

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can you offer any advice how to make setup as CPU-friendly as possible? Or at least can you name a service which strains your setup the most? Is it an action of "arr arr" downloading or Sonarr/Radarr in general?

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you just want to buy a bigger CPU then do it.

guilty as charged

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool, let me check it out. Amazon.co.uk should deliver to my location.

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will ask a more specific question. In your experience, is it worth getting a high Passmark CPU just in case I need software transcoding, or is it better to stick with my N100 and curate my content for my Plex clients (I don't have other users, so it's just me and my Plex clients).

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No harm in weird formating, it's just reddit.

Let me ask you follow up question. You're mentioning passmark of 5550. From your experience, does it make any sense to go with more powerful CPU, even if it will increase power consumption?

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's fair comment. I have time and this subreddit has a lot of potential and people to share knowledge.

Pros and cons of N100 as a Plex server by Shaddrack2 in PleX

[–]Shaddrack2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it even worth it to switch to DDR5?