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eatham 🇭🇲 @aussie.zone

1y ago

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What NAS to get for running plex and is there anything I should know?

I want to make a plex nas so I don't have to deal with Netflix and streaming services, here are some questions I have.

What NAS should I get? I've heard Qnap is good, but I want to know around what nas I should get
Is plex somewhat simple to setup and is there other software I should look at?
Is there anything else I should know?

Edit: I ended up using an old laptop and running a file share from it then installing kodi on the other devices and using it as a storage point.

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Build a basic i5 desktop.
It'll cost less, be much faster and easier to upgrade; the "NAS" platform is so overrated.
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  The commenter didn't bother to ask what OP's familiarity with any of this was, just said "build a thing".
  Not everyone that wants to start self-hosting needs to start building shit from day 1. Training wheels are ok.
  
  Replace "build" with "buy" if you want.
  Even a used ex-business desktop would be faster and cheaper.
  
  Depends on how much you want to spend on your own setup. Unraid, while paid, is brain dead easy.
- I personally combine lower end NAS boxes with 4x4 mini PC's. I like the separation of concerns, as well as the tiny footprint.
- Or AMD 6000 series if power draw and quietness are important. Add Proxmox with ZFS to run all your apps in containers or VMs.
  
  For something like a Plex server, Intel is better because of QSV.
  
  This also lets you use ecc ram too.
- I used an old laptop and Kodi in the end

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