Nvidia GT 1030 for transcoding in Linux

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Hello,

I have latest version of PMS in a Linux server. I want to add a Nvidia GT1030 to get HW transcoding.

I want to know if it will work, I read in the Nvidia developers web that it has no NVENC, just NVDEC: https://developer.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-gpu-support-matrix

Anyone has this card for transcoding?

Kind regards.

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There are two parts to a transcode, decoding the video from the current format, and encoding it into the desired format.

As the 1030 does not support NVENC, it cannot be used for the encode portion of a transcode.

Suggest you look at a 1050 or better (i.e. a card with both NVENC & NVDEC).

Also, as shown in the Nvidia support matrix, GTX cards are limited to two concurrent transcodes (actually, two concurrent encodes and two concurrent decodes). A Quadro P2000 or better has no such limits.

You’ll also need to run PMS v1.17.0.1709, as it supports hardware decoding on systems with Nvidia GPUs.

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Thanks for the reply.

The problem is that GT1030 is cheaper and there are models without fan. My server is a little one, so need a small and silent card.

Regards.

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Here’s a fanless 1050 Ti:

http://www.palit.com/palit/vgapro.php?id=2823

https://www.grooves-inc.com/palit-microsystems-ltd-geforce-gtx-1050-kalmx-graphics-card-palit-hardware-electronic-pZZa1-2097781047.html

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Thanks again,

But too big for my little server. I need a low profile card.

Regards.

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p400 might be suitable for you.

be advised, video ram is only 2 gig, which will only support 1x 4k transcode (if that is what you are looking for).

for small/half height cards, there are not any other choices that I have seen.

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Thanks!

It looks great, the transcoding is only for mobile devices, so is OK for me with x1 4K transcoding.

Regards.

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