Is this fast enough for Plex 1080p transcoding?
2038242
For a single 1080p stream, it would be more than enough. For more than 1 simultaneous streams, it will depend on other factors.
2038243
I am wondering the same, I'm planning to have this device for a freeNAS (freenas.org) with the PLEX media server, but don't know if is powerful enough
2038244
For a single Stream, yes. Have not tried with multiple streams.I use a separate computer to encode the digital media files in the first place using handbrake with a really tight h264 encoding and i have not run into any issues with the real time transcoding to my roku or chromecast.I have had issues transcoding to my phone at 1080p but that was more about trying to stream 1080p over a 3G connection.
217963
Robert, I am not sure. I have a smaller version of this converter. I was trying it with my Direct TV receiver box to see if I could change my display settings and I kept getting an error message saying my TV was not HD compatible which is true as my TV does not have any HDMI inputs. So no, I could not go from 480 to 1080 in my situation. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck!
2183117
I am not sure. I think you can still take advantage of 1080p upscale. I am also looking for a way to upsale my Tivo 1080i signal to my new LG 3D TV without having to use the AdapSonic. I hoped this helps.
1855632
Yes. The server is indifferent to the type of OS you choose to run on it: ie, Win8.1, WHS, Windows Server, Ubuntu, etc: it will act like a PC with a small form and a lot of durability. Plex Media can then be downloaded and will run well even as configured; however increasing ram will make for a smoother video presentation, as will installing some Hybrid 1TB drives (which will act like SSD's in terms of speed), and provide for large amounts of media storage. Hope this helps, we have had impressive service from our HP Proliants.
350598
I'm going to be giving this a shot as I'm shooting 4k and want to process footage in the field. I'll let you know after I spring for this unit. Either way, its still a good drive and I'm sure it should work with at the minimum a lower resolution in the timeline.
1111227
Yes, be sure to get a class 10 card for the fast read/write speeds HD video requires.
1638984
Yes for fcp7. Would be shocked if fcp10 did not. Runs great on prem pro cs6.While yes for fcp 7, not an ideal editing codec. Suggest transcoding to pro res
1778421
I do not get 1080P but 720P looks fine. I suspect that you could have gotten away with the LT. I bought it for MLB TV and then discovered PLEX. I use PLEX to stream video from my desktop to my Roku.
1729562
This link describes how Plex performs on various NAS platforms. Given this is still an ARM-based unit, it seems like it might struggle with higher resolution transcoding: https://docs.google.com/a/plexapp.com/spreadsheets/d/1MfYoJkiwSqCXg8cm5-Ac4oOLPRtCkgUxU0jdj3tmMPc/
95288
I do not see it having a problem as long as server can feed quick enough over network. I attach directly to tv and have movies running on it all the time as a server so I know it handles 1080p fine w/o network. Get 4gig memory and increase buffer size if you have any issues.
895011
I ended up going with Adobe Premiere CS5. I'm setting up a two drive (2TB x2, 7200RPM) RAID-0 setup in an external enclosure hooked up via eSATA as a dedicated video editing drive. Hopefully this will allow everything to run nice and smooth. I'd like to edit in 1080/60p and then have the option to finalize in different formats. For now, either 720/60p or 1080/60i would likely make the most sense for Bluray authoring.
1050199
I tried to use my NAS as a Plex server. Despite there being an NAS version of Plex that I could install, the process in the ReadyNAS was not powerful enough to do any transcoding. As long as the media I played didn't require transcoding, I could stream to my devices. If Plex wanted or needed to transcode it, then I was out of luck. (Not xbmc, I know, but it may help someone else in the future when setting up their media server and player)
1928578
Yes I have played 1080p mkv and mp4 off external drive with minimum lock ups. Would recommend leaving the processing for another computer and load Plex home theatre on this guy for streaming.
573313
Yes. Plex is fully compatible with PLAiR and is very popular among PLAiR users.
1618492
It's MPEG2 encoded, up to 5 gb (yes, you read right) an hour for 1080i content. Obviously, lower res (720p, 480p/i will require less).
1999709
It works better with mp4, bitrate depends on your quality preferences 1080 is best
1777068
Yes, it takes up two spots. You'll be good up to 1080p. No way are you running anything in UHD with this card.