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ramymounir
Mar 02, 2017Aspirant
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 p...
SophiaGill
Jul 25, 2017Aspirant
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.
- StephenBJul 25, 2017Guru - Experienced User
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.
- x219cAug 19, 2017Luminary
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.
- JBDragon1Dec 07, 2017Virtuoso
Yes My Upgraded 516 which basically turned it into a 716 other then the 10Megabit ports can handle 4K. A stock 516 can't. I haven't done much testing in this area. I have only a couple of 4K video's, and they're getting transcoded to 1080P as that's the resolution of my TV. I don't have any 4K TV's anyway. It's taxing on the NAS though. So trying to play any other streams at the same time can be an issue.
Really at this point, you need real power. Also PLEX and EMBY both can use a GPU. There's no GPU in the NAS. You either buy a really costly NAS, but the smarter move at the point is to just build a custom mini PC. Put as fast of a CPU in it that you can. Look at what is supported GPU wise and add that to the system. Then use the readyNAS you have as just a storage device for your content. OR you can just build your own NAS. A NAS is just a computer after all. So you can build a powerful system. Get a case that can hold a lot of HDD's.
As for a OS to run on your NAS, check out some of these FREE and Open source Solutions.
http://www.multipelife.com/best-free-open-source-nas-software.html
There are also others like Amahi.
So you could build your own custom NAS, and then use what you currently have as a Backup NAS. I'm backing up my 516 to a low-end QNAP NAS. It's been working great.
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