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Plex Transcoder experiencing delays when streaming in 4K resolution.

Plex Transcoder experiencing delays when streaming in 4K resolution.

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IninhaGamer_BR
Member
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05-24-2021, 02:45 AM
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Hello, I'm using Plex on my PC (i7-9700K, 5.1GHz) with no GPU and a wired connection to my modem. I have around 1200/400 Mbps ISP speed at home, and a 5TB HDD Seagate connected to my ASUS Z390i motherboard via a 10Gb USB port. I'm wondering if using an NVMe SSD would be better than the one I currently have, or if it makes a difference. I also have remuxed 4K content and am using the Transcoder with 300 buffer, slowest background transcoding. I know this shouldn't matter much, but my friend with 1Gb internet (12900k-3080) says streaming 4K is problematic—his buffer loads badly, his CPU hits 100% during transcoding, and he sees hiccups even at full speed. Meanwhile, watching 1080p with higher bitrate works perfectly. Any suggestions to improve this? Thanks.
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IninhaGamer_BR
05-24-2021, 02:45 AM #1

Hello, I'm using Plex on my PC (i7-9700K, 5.1GHz) with no GPU and a wired connection to my modem. I have around 1200/400 Mbps ISP speed at home, and a 5TB HDD Seagate connected to my ASUS Z390i motherboard via a 10Gb USB port. I'm wondering if using an NVMe SSD would be better than the one I currently have, or if it makes a difference. I also have remuxed 4K content and am using the Transcoder with 300 buffer, slowest background transcoding. I know this shouldn't matter much, but my friend with 1Gb internet (12900k-3080) says streaming 4K is problematic—his buffer loads badly, his CPU hits 100% during transcoding, and he sees hiccups even at full speed. Meanwhile, watching 1080p with higher bitrate works perfectly. Any suggestions to improve this? Thanks.

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sjuen16
Junior Member
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05-24-2021, 03:17 AM
#2
Create a 1080 version. The phrase reminds us not to re-encode 4K.
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sjuen16
05-24-2021, 03:17 AM #2

Create a 1080 version. The phrase reminds us not to re-encode 4K.

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ForeverAthena
Member
215
05-27-2021, 12:48 AM
#3
Activate hardware transcoding using the i7's integrated GPU when your system supports it. Make sure you have Plex Pass enabled for this feature.
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ForeverAthena
05-27-2021, 12:48 AM #3

Activate hardware transcoding using the i7's integrated GPU when your system supports it. Make sure you have Plex Pass enabled for this feature.

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angrybird38
Member
161
05-27-2021, 02:17 AM
#4
I don't have that choice, I'll be chasing it and retesting it. Thanks!
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angrybird38
05-27-2021, 02:17 AM #4

I don't have that choice, I'll be chasing it and retesting it. Thanks!