PLEX ITX Build

compupertortoise · January 24, 2020

Currently have a PLEX server running Pi 3b+, I'm planning to upgrade it to ITX build. Pi used to be enough, but couple days ago I tried running the server on my gaming PC and it is just much better.

I have and GTX 660 and 650W PSU laying around which I'm planning to use.

My goal is stream in UHD 10bit HDR at max via direct play, but it would be handy if could transcode for 1 user. I will probably host other light tasks on this machine, like 2-5 player MC server or something similar.

My budget is around 400€.

What I've come up.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g3jw7T

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA XPG SX6000 Pro 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.43 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $429.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-24 10:50 EST-0500

sazrocks · January 24, 2020

Do you have a particular reason to use the igpu on the 2200G? Because if not I think it would make sense to go for a Ryzen 5 1600 af: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-YD1600BBAFBOX/dp/B07XTQZJ28

compupertortoise · January 24, 2020

53 minutes ago, sazrocks said:

Do you have a particular reason to use the igpu on the 2200G? Because if not I think it would make sense to go for a Ryzen 5 1600 af: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-YD1600BBAFBOX/dp/B07XTQZJ28

Oh yeah true. My knowledge with AMD CPUs is bit rusty. I have no need for iGPU. The extra cores and threats are nice addition!

EDIT 1: I guess I need to look into another case and buy lower profile cooler... If I'm gonna go with Ryzen 5 1600

EDIT 2: I think I'm gonna with Thermaltake Core V1 for a case.