Chris192
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You can look at the recommended Plex CPU requirements here, multiply by 10 and compare to the multithreaded passmark score for whatever processor you're thinking of using. There is a "gotcha" though if you're planning on using MKV files to store the videos in the plex media server library (A lot of people do this and I would recommend it as it's better quality but it's much larger file sizes). Some blu-ray films use the VC-1 codec (I believe only the 1080p resolution, not 4K (could be wrong)) which isn't multithreaded on the plex media server so any processor you look at should have at least a single thread score of 2000 (on passmark) to be sure that you will be able to transcode all films without random buffering. This will have a bit of an impact when you start looking at servers. A lot of Xeon processors are low clocked with lots of cores. You'll find that a lot of them will have a <2000 singe thread score. You're really asking a lot to transcode 10 films at once. This is easily the most expensive requirement. Even so perhaps a Dell T640 with one or two Xeon® Gold 5122 processors would work? If you're happy to transcode some films into MP4 you won't need the single thread performance and you might be able to find a cheap server on ebay with the multithreaded performance you need if you don't mind buying used hardware. Server prices drop like you wouldn't believe after they fall out of warranty. (Like 2-3 years) I would recommend ESXI as a hypervisor. You can get a free license if it's for non-commercial applications (the hard part will be navigating the website to find the free license). -
The razor blade 14 would be pretty epic. the quad core would be useful for running intensive programs.
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I can understand how Zotac make money by giving things away. Seriously thinking about buying one now. Really it's selling point is the small form factor and power. Anyway, thanks for the awesome giveaway. Chris.
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Hi Nick. I would use it to build a dedicated Cinema 4D rendering machine. That way I can do something else on my main PC whilst I wait. Chris.
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The case is defenetly very cool.
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I like the metal enclosure and the quiet operation.
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1 Million Subscribers - Thank you all! And a giveaway!
Chris192 replied to nicklmg's topic in LTT Releases
I was looking for a laptop and a video Linus made sold me on the Acer S7. Unfortunately it broke then I bought a mac instead, but I still watch the videos. -
I like that the Z2 is waterproof. I'm sure it would be nice to have peace of mind when using it in the rain. I don't plan on ever using dbrand but I like their website. Chris
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LG G3 Review and.... TWENTY-FIVE Phone Giveaway?!
Chris192 replied to LinusTech's topic in LTT Releases
My favourite thing about the LG G3 is the size of the bezel around the screen.
