Video chapters
00:00 – The beginning
1:14 1: CPU vs. graphics card. The right CPU is not always powerful. GHZ/cores
2:14 2: Ambient noise and distance. The /"bigger/" the NAS, the higher the potential volume
04:12 3:Future-proofing your memory. 2 gig min. 4 GB recommended. 8 gig ideal.
06:44 4:HVec/H.265 multimedia is very rarely played natively. Conversion needed
12:18 5:Plex Pass do you really need it? pros and cons before you buy.
14:56 6:HDMI NAS and Plex problems in 2021 Nowhere as simple/supported
16:55 7: Transcoding and do you really need it? Are you spending money on a feature you will never use/need?
20:38 8: Internet connection Plex media server. Plex still needs occasional internet access.
ADDED BY ME 9:Using the correct NAS HDD. Use a hard drive that is suitable for NAS use and not just any standard computer hard drive. Spend a little extra now and your plex will last longer.

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Buying a NAS for Plex Media Server – 8 Things People Do Wrong! https://nascompares.com/2021/03/20/nas-for-plex-media-server-8-mistakes-people-always-make/

If you've decided to invest in a network-attached storage device to host your Plex media server, then congratulations, you're almost in possession of one of the easiest and most user-friendly multimedia home server options available, with a GUI and features that rival the likes of Netflix and more. While streaming services with paid subscriptions can be very attractive and affordable in the short term, in the long run you end up paying for content you don't own, a limited choice of content that changes frequently, and even eventually having to watch the video. occasional advertisement – on a PAID platform?! Many of us own hundreds of box sets and movies at home in digital, or disc form waiting to be switched to a more streamable form, which you can easily load onto a NAS and then enjoy the benefits of Plex. Although the price of a solid NAS has dropped significantly and the ease of installation has never been easier, there are still common mistakes people make when purchasing a NAS for a Plex media server for the first time. These bugs end up costing more money to fix, or need to be held until the next upgrade. To help you correctly choose the right NAS for plex the first time, I have compiled a list of the most common mistakes that NAS buyers make when choosing a solution. Some are small and some are big, but they're all easy things to miss when you limit the choices. So here are 8 common mistakes Plex users make when choosing their first NAS.

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