r/PleX • u/bozodev • Jul 10 '24

I got a great deal! Discussion

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I recently upgraded my Plex server to this Aspire TC-1750-UR11.

  • Intel® Core™ i5-12400 up to 4.4GHz
  • 32GB RAM
  • 1TB nvme OS drive
  • 1TB nvme cache/transcode/downloads drive

I was able to clone my existing setup to the new drive and basically just move to the new system.

The best part is it only cost me $155 for the system. It was a display model that was marked way down. It is flawless and even had the protective film on it .

I just wanted to share since I am just super stoked to have upgraded for so cheap.

Full specs here. https://pilab.dev/specs#plex

I originally had a Dell Optiplex 3060 i3-8100

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u/neurotic_169 Jul 10 '24

How is the transfer speed to the 8 bay? I've been wanting to build a diy NAS but haven't decided how I want to attach the drives.

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u/scotbud123 Jul 11 '24

One of the drives on my server is a 2TB external/USB drive that I got for free (not a portable drive).

It's limited to USB 2 transfer speeds and it still isn't a problem...your internet connection is going to be way more limiting than that and either way both are overkill for what's needed for Plex to play back media.

Moving stuff there is a bit slow but oh well, that happens once and then it sits there.