2024-07-29, 11:23 AM
I'd say get 13/14th gen Intel. But with their "degregation" issues, I'd recommend sticking with 11th or 12th gen right now. I like 12th gen since Intel finally got away from their 14nm+++++ non-sense.
I was running my Jellyfin on a 12100 for a while, no problem. I added an Arc GPU for re-encoding my library to AV1. As long as all three of your clients don't require HDR to SDR tone mapping at the same time just running a modern Intel CPU w/iGPU should be more than enough. For perspective, WITHOUT tone mapping the 12100's iGPU could handle 12 1080P transcodes.
As for Windows or Linux. Whichever you are more comfortable with. I prefer Linux, but I'm a professional Linux admin. If you are OK with a learning project, maybe go for Linux.
I was running my Jellyfin on a 12100 for a while, no problem. I added an Arc GPU for re-encoding my library to AV1. As long as all three of your clients don't require HDR to SDR tone mapping at the same time just running a modern Intel CPU w/iGPU should be more than enough. For perspective, WITHOUT tone mapping the 12100's iGPU could handle 12 1080P transcodes.
As for Windows or Linux. Whichever you are more comfortable with. I prefer Linux, but I'm a professional Linux admin. If you are OK with a learning project, maybe go for Linux.
Jellyfin 10.10.3 (Docker)
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Intel i3 12100
Intel Arc A380
OS drive - SK Hynix P41 1TB
Storage
3x WD Red Pro 6TB CMR in RAIDZ1 (JF Library)
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Intel i3 12100
Intel Arc A380
OS drive - SK Hynix P41 1TB
Storage
3x WD Red Pro 6TB CMR in RAIDZ1 (JF Library)