12-28-2022, 05:30 AM
Hi
I have a DS918+ (16GB RAM/16TB store). Currently used for Plex, website / Database with docker occasionally. I am using 80% storage
Initially was thinking just disks but am now thinking of setting up as a new NAS with the 918 becoming backup (currently using an old Netgear)
I was looking at DS923 but am put off by the transcoding. I am put off the DS920 for not being able to upgrade RAM. Some media may be H265 and my TV will not transcode client side. I don't have any 4k media (yet)...
Should I stick with Synology (which I like) or move to a different brand with the main use being Plex and storage?
Am I worrying about the transcoding too much or will the CPU manage a 1080p H265 server side OK?
I did watch your video on the DS922 transcoding and saw the buffering with 4k but what about 1080p?
I am overthinking all this?
Many thanks
I have a DS918+ (16GB RAM/16TB store). Currently used for Plex, website / Database with docker occasionally. I am using 80% storage
Initially was thinking just disks but am now thinking of setting up as a new NAS with the 918 becoming backup (currently using an old Netgear)
I was looking at DS923 but am put off by the transcoding. I am put off the DS920 for not being able to upgrade RAM. Some media may be H265 and my TV will not transcode client side. I don't have any 4k media (yet)...
Should I stick with Synology (which I like) or move to a different brand with the main use being Plex and storage?
Am I worrying about the transcoding too much or will the CPU manage a 1080p H265 server side OK?
I did watch your video on the DS922 transcoding and saw the buffering with 4k but what about 1080p?
I am overthinking all this?
Many thanks