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Strongest Processor to transcode 4K for plex
What is the strongest processor compatble with my Ready nas pro 615 if i need to transcode 4k mkv files using plex?
i appreciate if you could let me know if i need to buy other things for that processor for this upgrade to work.
I know this will void the warranty of course..
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There is no RN615. Did you mean an RN516? Or something in the new RN600 family?
sorry you are right it is th 516 6 bay
?! anyone
By far the biggest limitation with most NAS is processor-based. Very few NAS contain powerful processors, which can have a significant impact on your experience using Plex. Here is the list of Plex app compatible NAS models.
From this tablet, we can see that the maximum resolution of ReadyNAS 516 6-Bay can transcode is 1080p.
SophiaGill wrote:
From this table, we can see that the maximum resolution of ReadyNAS 516 6-Bay can transcode is 1080p.
Your table doesn't include 4K at all, so it doesn't say what can transcode 4K and what can't.
My 52x systems can't transcode 4K. I suspect the 516 can't trancode 4K either. There are posts here that say that the RN 62x and the RN716 can.
A rn516 can be upgraded to the processor (unofficially) that's in the rn716. Doing anything else runs the risk of not having full software support of the OS, in my opinion.
The processor to use is a Xeon E3-1265L v2. There may be others that "fit," but as others said, you'd be better off building another machine for that purpose.
By far the biggest limitation with most NAS is processor-based. Very few NAS contain powerful processors, which can have a significant impact on your experience using Plex.
Virtually every Plex App will need content to be transcoded at least some of the time. Examples of why content might be transcoded:
- The content is not perfectly compatible with the device (filetype/container, resolution, bitrate, codec, etc.) when streaming to a mobile phone, tablet, or other device
- A subtitle needs to be burned into the video for display
- Content is higher quality than what the Plex App requests (for instance, remote or shared access)
Transcoding can be a very CPU intensive process in many cases. Many processors used in NAS are not capable of good performance in situations where transcoding is required.
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