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Would this type heatsink/fan be suitable for a Readynas Pro 6 (newest version) running OS 6 ?
Hey guys I have already modded my RNDP6000 with Ram, CPU and PSU but I'm now working on changing the CPU fan as I'm not happy with the only temporarily installed and very basic 'Coolmaster' fan. ...
Since I've never had a Pro6 with a quad core processor and have no Pro6 in operation at all at this time, I can't give you specifics. You'll have to experiment. I don't even know what you are seeing right now with that quad-core processor.
But you might want to start by changing the ignore temp3 to this:
label temp3 "CoreX"compute temp3 @%35, @%35Then see what temp1, temp4, etc. do.That @%35 option is non-standard, BTW -- something Netgear apparently added to lm-sensors. But it basically makes the floor of the reading be 35°C, as the internal temperature monitors of CPUs tend to be inaccurate below that threshold.You don't mess with the symbolic link. When you change the target file, the link effectively updates. You may want to keep a copy of the original before you start making changes. You will probably have to at least re-start the readynasd process to see the effect in the GUI, maybe even re-boot.
Thanks StephenB
I prob should have mentioned that there could be a max of 4 connections (aka my family) streaming from the NAS (Plex) an any one time, so in that case would it still not make a difference using 'bond' you reckon ?
xlr8r wrote:
I prob should have mentioned that there could be a max of 4 connections (aka my family) streaming from the NAS (Plex) an any one time, so in that case would it still not make a difference using 'bond' you reckon ?
Four simultaneous Plex connections won't create congestion on a gigabit ethernet connection, as even a 100GB 4K BluRay rip has a data rate ceiling of 144 mbps. Most 4K content has a much lower data rate (generally less than 40 mbps). You can use MediaInfoXP to check the bitrates in your media library.
FWIW, I had LACP enabled on my own Pro 6 for a while, but eventually just turned it off. I didn't see any noticeable performance improvement. While there are times when I wish directory searches and small file transfers were faster, the issue there is the iops limitation of my mechanical disks, and not the network.
MultiGig ethernet is a better way to deal with network bottlenecks than LACP (or any bonding mode). but that is not something you can upgrade on the Pro 6.
My own approach to Plex (really all applications) is to run it on a PC with the NAS volume mapped to a drive letter. The PC I am using has an Nvidia GPU, so it is much better at transcoding than any ReadyNAS.
thanks...
yeah I had thought of going down the mini-pc route but just wanted to play around with the NAS , modding it to the max just for a bit of a hobby.
Oddly though, When I was running Plex client on my Nvidia Shield Pro box, even when just one of the kids started watching something on their FireTv stick Plex, it would always cause mine to stutter, but that was before I upgraded the CPU and I haven't had a chance yet to check what happens when 2 of us stream videos at once... must get that checked.
Is it correct the FSB of the RNDP6000 to run at 800, and not the 1066 I was hoping for ? Another poster above mentioned this being the case....
Also, are there any available addons that give you system spec info ? I tried one from the Available Apps store... i.e. Netdata NT, but it didn't give me actual hardware info, just data from the hardware...
many thanks
StephenB
with regards to using a Pc for Plex... in terms of a "mini pc", what would you recommend the minimum spec of it to be ? I realise it being a mini-pc, the GPU options are limited due to size on the box and likely to be just onboard graphics, but what would still work nicely for all transcoding ?
i was looking at these as a 'starting point'... ?
Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF Mini PC - Intel i5 2400S 2.5Ghz 4G RAM 500GB
Lenovo ThinkCentre M910Q Intel i5 7th Gen 8GB 128GB SSDwhats your expert opinion ?
cheers
xlr8r wrote:
i was looking at these as a 'starting point'... ?
Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF Mini PC - Intel i5 2400S 2.5Ghz 4G RAM 500GB
Lenovo ThinkCentre M910Q Intel i5 7th Gen 8GB 128GB SSDI happen to have a ThinkCentre M900 which has worked well as a client (set up as an all-in-one PC). I purchased that in 2016. I plan to replace it soon, and will be looking for a newer model that fits in the companion display. But I haven't ever used it as a plex server, so I have no recomendations there.
Although these generally don't have GPUs, the newer ones will outperform your NAS. They are usually using laptop tech in a different form factor, so like laptops can be thermally limited. I've seen several reviews suggesting that i5 is more cost-effective than i7, since in actual use you often won't be able to take full advantage of the i7 performance.
ServeTheHome has done a lot of reviews of 1-Liter PCs - though it might be information overload, you might check them out.
Personally I think you should be looking at newer tech. I think the Dell goes back to 2011, the Lenovo model goes back to 2017. Newer processors would be faster, and also more power-efficient. I'd be looking at something with at least 16 GB RAM for Plex, and I'd want something compatible with Win11.
thanks StephenB
ill get to goggling , many thanks
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