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Processing unit for home assistant/plex setup

Processing unit for home assistant/plex setup

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Takato_Master
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05-05-2023, 12:32 PM
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For a budget-friendly setup with Home Assistant and Plex, a mid-range CPU like the Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 5 would offer good performance without breaking the bank.
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Takato_Master
05-05-2023, 12:32 PM #1

For a budget-friendly setup with Home Assistant and Plex, a mid-range CPU like the Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 5 would offer good performance without breaking the bank.

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05-07-2023, 06:31 AM
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Check PLEX’s suggestions for performance when converting or streaming. For the majority of your material, your Ryzen 1600 works well, giving you plenty of options.
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05-07-2023, 06:31 AM #2

Check PLEX’s suggestions for performance when converting or streaming. For the majority of your material, your Ryzen 1600 works well, giving you plenty of options.

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05-07-2023, 02:35 PM
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I used an older Z170 motherboard and invested £12 in a Pentium G4400. It works well with Plex at 1080p, handles transcoding for videos, and keeps everything running smoothly at native settings.
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pestvogel
05-07-2023, 02:35 PM #3

I used an older Z170 motherboard and invested £12 in a Pentium G4400. It works well with Plex at 1080p, handles transcoding for videos, and keeps everything running smoothly at native settings.

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05-08-2023, 04:25 AM
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Yes, you're likely to need less powerful hardware since local consumption reduces demands. With a 4-core CPU, you could allocate two cores for Home Assistant and let Plex use the remaining two.
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kamiloo96
05-08-2023, 04:25 AM #4

Yes, you're likely to need less powerful hardware since local consumption reduces demands. With a 4-core CPU, you could allocate two cores for Home Assistant and let Plex use the remaining two.

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05-26-2023, 10:28 PM
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You can run Plex on very basic hardware, even on simple devices like an RPi. It mainly involves sharing files with extra features. If you do conversion between formats, consider how many devices will handle it at different settings. The fact that all clients are on the same network simplifies things since video processing still occurs. Advantage of everyone being local is avoiding worries about your ISP's upload speed.
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05-26-2023, 10:28 PM #5

You can run Plex on very basic hardware, even on simple devices like an RPi. It mainly involves sharing files with extra features. If you do conversion between formats, consider how many devices will handle it at different settings. The fact that all clients are on the same network simplifies things since video processing still occurs. Advantage of everyone being local is avoiding worries about your ISP's upload speed.

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