Plex and NAS

[Enquiries]

Hello,

I'm looking to put all of my 4k, Blu-ray and DVDs on HDDs, as well as documents and photos in general. Looking at Plex as a solution for streaming it all to my 4k TV, phone and/or computer (5600x, 3070), with the focus on being the TV.

I'm looking at a 4-bay solution so I can use Raid 1 with 2x 8TB drives, with the option for expansion in the future. I know I'll need to transcode for my phone and computer use.

I want to keep the highest quality format for my 4k and Blu-ray movies, with as little to no loss at all in quality. With my main focus being keeping the highest quality available, I'm at a loss as to what I should go for. I'm comfortable building a small pc for the task, or going for a NAS product that I can just buy. The system will live in a closet. Also, I'm looking to go with 2.5Gbps.

Thank you,

[ed]

For your Plex streaming needs, both the TVS-h474 and TVS-h674 would be excellent options. These NAS models not only support 2.5Gbps but also allow for GPU card upgrades, which will be particularly useful for hardware transcoding and ensuring optimal performance when streaming 4K content. This flexibility would make them a great fit if you plan to expand or upgrade in the future.

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, the QNAP TS-464 is a solid choice. It comes with a Celeron-based CPU, supports 2.5Gbps, and offers good overall performance for 4K streaming. However, it doesn't allow for a GPU card upgrade, so if transcoding is a priority, you might be limited in that regard.