Check if your i5-2500K can run a Plex/file server.

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Check if your i5-2500K can run a Plex/file server.

GrefGb
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09-29-2016, 09:31 PM

You've been given a vintage 2500k system. It's worth checking if it can handle a basic file server.

GrefGb

09-29-2016, 09:31 PM #1

You've been given a vintage 2500k system. It's worth checking if it can handle a basic file server.

J1son
Member

211

09-30-2016, 07:32 PM

Should be able to.

J1son

09-30-2016, 07:32 PM #2

Should be able to.

mike_channel
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130

10-02-2016, 06:56 AM

That's plenty of horsepower for a home NAS.

mike_channel

10-02-2016, 06:56 AM #3

That's plenty of horsepower for a home NAS.

DengeliOda
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228

10-02-2016, 07:44 AM

Definitely sufficient strength.

DengeliOda

10-02-2016, 07:44 AM #4

Definitely sufficient strength.

FoolOfHearts
Member

10-03-2016, 03:07 AM

I personally tested that specific CPU and achieved multiple 1080p PLEX streams, including a share and a Minecraft server.

FoolOfHearts

10-03-2016, 03:07 AM #5

I personally tested that specific CPU and achieved multiple 1080p PLEX streams, including a share and a Minecraft server.

Morgan_Games
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 08:55 AM

You'll be fine, File servers for home use need the reasorces of a potato and plex does very well on older hardware unless you are trying to transcode 4k. If your streaming locally with plex it normally will be able to direct stream and requires next to nothing to run.

Morgan_Games

10-03-2016, 08:55 AM #6