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I'm thinking it might be time to build a new server. I've got an extra 1TB NVMe just sitting here because I've got no space in the server. I dunno if you track this stuff, but think you could keep an eye out for a deal? I need to put a couple NVME drives in it, proc for transcoding, at least 32GB of RAM, etc.

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I saw a dude the other day doing 20 4k transcodes with a alder lake cpu. You could stop getting files stuck in the 1990s :D
 
man, its almost impossible to not download Dolby Vision content by accident with the *arrs @fly.

None of it is labeled in filename.

I know you get around this by just downloading only 1080p and no HDR, but thats a lame solution
This suggests some? of it is labeled?
 
I saw a dude the other day doing 20 4k transcodes with a alder lake cpu. You could stop getting files stuck in the 1990s :D
Something like this would future proof me for a while?

 
Something like this would future proof me for a while?

definitely.

Anything on this list


even the UHD750 is awesome to be honest if you're trying to save money.

 
I just went to Ebay and found out that my R9 390 seems to go for $200-300. Its been sitting in a bin for at least a year. Guess I've started a fund for my new server. :lol:
 
I just went to Ebay and found out that my R9 390 seems to go for $200-300. Its been sitting in a bin for at least a year. Guess I've started a fund for my new server. :lol:
ha, i have one too. They go on reddit for 400.... its nuts. Its something about the 8g of memory that makes it good for something
 
Looks like $100 or so on Ebay. Either way, I don't need it.
shiiit, i think i have one of those lying around too. I also remember buying or getting a big radeon from you at some point when i needed a card with hdmi
 
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@fly do you use plexHOME to share your plexpass features with those that dont have a plexpass for their user account?

Ive never had a plexpass, but after I did the free trial its kinda nice
 
@fly do you use plexHOME to share your plexpass features with those that dont have a plexpass for their user account?

Ive never had a plexpass, but after I did the free trial its kinda nice
Only my mom. Back in the day, you had to pay for the Roku app unless you had a Plex Pass. So I added her as a home user. I'm not really sure what it offers any more. Sadly, there's no way to easily transition her to a normal user account.

I bought the lifetime sub a couple of years ago. They deserve the money, and I'll end up 'ahead' anyway.
 
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