When comparing Intel and AMD CPUs from a transcoding standpoint, it’s worth noting that AMD CPUs often lack the integrated GPU that’s crucial for hardware transcoding in Plex.

TofuLion [/url]":3dt54316]I am also building a media server in the near future, using Plex to stream locally to 3 TVs (2 with chromecast @ 720p, one smart tv @ 2160p) and anywhere from 1-5 devices ...

But it’s not surprising that the NVIDIA Shield can run Plex’s server software – it is, after all, a fairly powerful gaming machine thanks to its 8-core 64-bit CPU and massive GPU, in ...

Is there a way to force Plex to transcode particular audio-only files while playing remotely? It appears that it will transcode FLAC files to AAC if they're above a particular bitrate. e.g., stuff ...