F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop For the gaming rig, use 7700k and 3700x. For the Plex server, opt for the other components.

For the gaming rig, use 7700k and 3700x. For the Plex server, opt for the other components.

For the gaming rig, use 7700k and 3700x. For the Plex server, opt for the other components.

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08-05-2020, 05:46 AM
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You have a gaming rig with 32GB RAM and a 3080, running at 1440p 144Hz with heavy index usage. A 7700k is ideal for your rig, while the 3700x will handle the new specs well. The Plex server needs a 3200G for smooth 4K streaming. The VM should stay under 20% CPU to prevent throttling.
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08-05-2020, 05:46 AM #1

You have a gaming rig with 32GB RAM and a 3080, running at 1440p 144Hz with heavy index usage. A 7700k is ideal for your rig, while the 3700x will handle the new specs well. The Plex server needs a 3200G for smooth 4K streaming. The VM should stay under 20% CPU to prevent throttling.

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08-05-2020, 08:28 AM
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Did you verify whether the integrated graphics are actually causing the Plex server issues? Look at CPU and GPU usage during high-bitrate 4K playback. The 3700X spec might be excessive, but it could still work well for hosting more VMs later.
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08-05-2020, 08:28 AM #2

Did you verify whether the integrated graphics are actually causing the Plex server issues? Look at CPU and GPU usage during high-bitrate 4K playback. The 3700X spec might be excessive, but it could still work well for hosting more VMs later.

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08-05-2020, 08:54 AM
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According to my understanding, Plex doesn’t support AMD integrated graphics, though it works with Intel. There’s a noted performance drop on the GPU side. It seems best to run the CPU at full capacity.
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08-05-2020, 08:54 AM #3

According to my understanding, Plex doesn’t support AMD integrated graphics, though it works with Intel. There’s a noted performance drop on the GPU side. It seems best to run the CPU at full capacity.

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