2024-03-08, 04:28 PM
Linux is much better then Windows, it's more lightweight, it's much more secure and works great with Intel Quick Sync.
Back in the days i also started with a NAS, but i learned quickly why that is a bad idea.. You can use a used computer as a first server. Just ensure it has an Intel CPU i3/i5/i7 with a K (Not F) in the end of model name, and above 11000 series (Just my recommandation). Then later, if you need more transcoding powr, wait for Intels upcoming GPUs, current A300 series sounds to use a lot of power when idle, but else they are good for the money.
Back in the days i also started with a NAS, but i learned quickly why that is a bad idea.. You can use a used computer as a first server. Just ensure it has an Intel CPU i3/i5/i7 with a K (Not F) in the end of model name, and above 11000 series (Just my recommandation). Then later, if you need more transcoding powr, wait for Intels upcoming GPUs, current A300 series sounds to use a lot of power when idle, but else they are good for the money.
Server: Intel NUC N5105 - 32 GB RAM
HDD: OS: 1 x WD Red SA500 2TB + 2x 8 TB + 2x 4 TB WD Red Plus in 4x LC-35U3-C-HUB
OS: Debian 12 + Jellyfin 10.9.11 Docker
Network: 2x ASUS GT-AX6000 + RT-AX92U in Aimesh
HDD: OS: 1 x WD Red SA500 2TB + 2x 8 TB + 2x 4 TB WD Red Plus in 4x LC-35U3-C-HUB
OS: Debian 12 + Jellyfin 10.9.11 Docker
Network: 2x ASUS GT-AX6000 + RT-AX92U in Aimesh