PLEX Stress Test on QNAP's Lowest Cost 2 Bay NAS - TS-230

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Update 20th May 2021 - Please note if you want to use the TS-230 in this way, you will require a device that is capable of receiving a direct stream from Plex. Thanks
QNAP NAS with Plex brings you the perfect multimedia experience. But when it comes to finding the right NAS, which of QNAP's variety of solutions is best for your needs? We help narrow it down to help you chose the ideal NAS to host your Plex Media Server.

Setting up your Plex Media Server with a NAS should only take a few minutes. Plex lets you store all your media-including movies, TV shows, photos, and music on the NAS, and allowing you to enjoy them on all your devices including your smartphone, tablet, Smart TV, as well as via most media streaming devices (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV).

A perfect media experience, whether it's watching a movie or video or streaming music, requires a stable environment that includes your Plex Media Server and your network. Since our NAS is designed to run 24/7 without having to power off every day like your PC, your multimedia files are available online all the time. The NAS acts as your private cloud which allows you to remotely access and enjoy your media anytime on any device.

Transcoding is crucial when it comes to enjoying the smooth playback of your files without any interruptions. Original high definition content stored in formats such as .mkv, .mp4 and etc, often presents the challenge of file incompatibility with different streaming players. While on-the-go, bandwidth can lag while streaming high-def content stored from home, if it is not transcoding down to a suitable resolution would cause your bandwidth to lag. This is where Plex comes in-it transcodes media stored on your NAS and lets you play it on different media players and devices without stalling or hiccups.

Because Plex uses only software transcoding, it relies mainly on the processor of the NAS to do hardware transcoding using the power of the NAS's CPU. Our suggestion: to guarantee a smooth video playback, choose the NAS model which has at least an Intel-based CPU for HD content transcoding, and Intel® Core™ i3 (or higher-end) for most scenarios, including extreme high bit-rate HD video content. It is recommended to check out the official NAS compatibility list by Plex. Taking into account your budget and transcoding needs, you can make an informed decision.

If you've been paying pricey monthly fees for your TV cable boxes at home, then you may consider the all-new Plex DVR feature* that Plex has recently released to its Plex Pass users. The beautiful integration between DVR, Plex, and QNAP can drastically redefine your home TV lifestyle. Easily record the show and coming back a few hours later to enjoy while skipping the commercials.

And because QNAP is also connected to your home network, you can easily set up the QNAP as the ultimate source of storage for all of your recorded content. If you'd like to learn more about Plex and HDHomeRun, click here.

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