Studying how devices connect.
Studying how devices connect.
It seems you're considering using a SATA SSD to free up the M.2 slot, but there isn't enough space for the card. Maybe place the card outside in a plastic case with the riser cable exiting the case—though that sounds a bit awkward. I think your system already has regular Ethernet, which should be sufficient; the CPU and hardware don’t need much speed for 10Gbps. If you’d like more details, feel free to revisit the longer post I updated.
This was exactly what I was considering. I wouldn't mind because it's a chance to learn and I can adjust it later when upgrading (like 2025 or 2027). However, I'm not sure about my wife—she already refers to the router in the PC room as the Spider. She made me keep it there because it looks like a spider. Haha
Thank you! It means a lot, and I'm glad you're finding it helpful.
The Asrock model appears to feature a standard Ethernet RJ45 port supporting up to 1 Gbps. A 4650G CPU seems suitable for that device, though concerns remain about thermal management in a compact enclosure during extended use, especially during intensive tasks like transcoding. For such workflows, switching to higher-end GPUs like the 5800X/5900X would be better, or opting for hardware encoders such as nvEnc on a recent NVGA card. At minimum, relocating the internal components into a larger case would help, and using an M.2 PCIe X4 adapter or riser could work if you have space for power and connectors. You’d also need a Molex/SATA connector since M.2 ports only support 3.3V, and the PCIe slots require 12V, necessitating additional power from elsewhere inside the case. Performance isn’t the main issue—it’s more about practical setup.
She could manage around 10 to 20 videos per month, each about 20 to 30 minutes, which means she won’t need a lot of time. Her PC has a 3070 processor, so you might consider letting her handle the transcoding there and keep the router separate. The new device would have a 120W adapter—overclocking it could work, though I’m not sure if that’s the right approach. I’m sorry I didn’t grasp why this might seem pointless. It seems like she’d be handling most of the work locally.