2024-01-23, 02:09 AM
Hello,
I've been using Jellyfin for a couple of years and am very satisfied with its functionality and performance. Currently, it's installed on my Windows gaming PC which has a Ryzen 5 5600x and GTX 1080. However, I'm looking for a way to have my media server operational at all times, not just when my PC is on.
I'm considering a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4 - 8 GB of RAM, but I'm concerned about potential transcoding and performance issues, especially since my media collection includes high-quality formats like 4K, Remux, HEVC, AAC 5.1 audio, and not just standard .mp4 in x264. I also use x265 and .mkv formats.
Most of my media includes original audio, often with multiple audio and subtitle tracks. Subtitles are usually in .srt format stored alongside the media, though sometimes they're embedded in the files, allowing for language track selection without separate files.
I'm weighing a few options for my setup and would appreciate any advice:
I'm having a tough time deciding and would be grateful for your input. Most of the time only I use it (on iPad, SmartTV and Browser), sometimes my flatmate watches nature documentaries in 4K on his smart TV.
Linux without a graphical interface is probably the best choice anyway, I also know my way around more or less well and should be able to easily run a container with Jellyfin using Docker.
I've been using Jellyfin for a couple of years and am very satisfied with its functionality and performance. Currently, it's installed on my Windows gaming PC which has a Ryzen 5 5600x and GTX 1080. However, I'm looking for a way to have my media server operational at all times, not just when my PC is on.
I'm considering a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4 - 8 GB of RAM, but I'm concerned about potential transcoding and performance issues, especially since my media collection includes high-quality formats like 4K, Remux, HEVC, AAC 5.1 audio, and not just standard .mp4 in x264. I also use x265 and .mkv formats.
Most of my media includes original audio, often with multiple audio and subtitle tracks. Subtitles are usually in .srt format stored alongside the media, though sometimes they're embedded in the files, allowing for language track selection without separate files.
I'm weighing a few options for my setup and would appreciate any advice:
- Raspberry Pi 4 B, 4x 1.5 GHz with either 4 GB RAM (60€) or 8 GB RAM (80€).
- Intel NUC Mini PC with an i3-4010U and 8GB RAM, priced at 80 €.
- Upgrading a Ryzen 5 1600 I already own with a new GPU, PSU, RAM, and case, with a budget of 120 €.
I'm having a tough time deciding and would be grateful for your input. Most of the time only I use it (on iPad, SmartTV and Browser), sometimes my flatmate watches nature documentaries in 4K on his smart TV.
Linux without a graphical interface is probably the best choice anyway, I also know my way around more or less well and should be able to easily run a container with Jellyfin using Docker.