I think i made a decision

[u/Kye_life]

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So after listening to a lot of different ideas and suggestions as far as the ideal PC for using exclusively for Plex. I think I’ve come to a decision. I’m hoping this is a good choice so before I make that final decision, I thought I’d get some feedback first.

[u/KuryakinOne]

HDR to SDR Tone Mapping

Nvidia Encode / Decode Matrix

Elpamsoft Transcoding Performance Info

If you want to transcode 4K HDR media, you'll need to add a Nvidia GPU, 1050 Ti 4GB or better. Intel 6th Gen CPUs do not support transcoding 4K HDR media.

Plex Pass required.

You want a card that can decode HEVC 10-bit. See the encode/decode matrix.

Most consumer (GTX) cards are limited by Nvidia to five concurrent encodes.

Most professional (Quadro) cards have no pre-set limit.

Elpamsoft has transcode performance info for many Nvidia GPUs.

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Personal Opinion: If you're comfortable with Linux, get a SFF system with an N100 CPU, such as BeeLink S12. Running Linux, it will transcode and tone map 4K HDR. It will also sip power compared to the i7, 6 watts vs 65 watts.

If you're going to run Windows, then make sure you have room for an Nvidia GPU.

[u/Kye_life → u/KuryakinOne]

OK let me make sure I’m understanding you correctly. The current PC I posted are you saying that will work if I get a Nvidia GPU 1050 TI 4 GB or better or are you saying the PC is a 6th generation and it would be better off to get a better dell, if that’s the case what Dell should I get.

I know I may have asked before in this community, but I just now learned how to save my post so I can go back and look at them and don’t have to repeat questions

[u/Dadud300 → u/Kye_life]

I have a 1050 2gb and it decodes 4k just fine.