I'm sorry if this isnt the right sub for this
I'm considering building a small rig whose primary function would be as a NAS with the capabilities for plex transcoding. On top of that i'd like to add more services like home assistant and some others.
For now the build would be:
PCPartPicker Part List
Now im asking my self if it is the case to go for a bigger case so if i happen to find a good priced gpu in the future, this would double as a part time gaming rig. Would that be non-sense?Also what OS should i use in that case? Dual boot sounds like a bad idea but idk
Sorry if my english isnt perfect
Any suggestion on the rig per se are also welcome
I don't use Plex, but for what i know:
" Limitations
When relaying a connection through us, there are limitations for the streaming qualities you can use:
- Free users are limited to 1 Mbps maximum for streams
- Plex Pass subscribers are limited to 2 Mbps maximum for streams
If the content you’re trying to stream has a higher bitrate, then your Plex Media Server will need to transcode the content down to fit the limitation. "
https://support.plex.tv/articles/216766168-accessing-a-server-through-relay/
Anyway, those are all stuff an integrated iGPU can do, for a much lower power consumption. The point is, it's preferable avoiding spending more money in electricity bill and on HW to buy an external GPU.
I don't relay anything through plex servers, I can easily access my media from anywhere without their help. You don't seem to know what you are talking about.