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.
Debian 13.1 | Jellyfin 10.11.2 in docker | SilverStone Grandia GD08 | MB: ASUS H110M-P | I5-7400 | Intel Arc A310 | RAM 16 GB | HDD 26 TB