# Plex Server Recommendation for Boat **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [November 25, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581 "2019-11-25T04:25:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lawrence\_craig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/47e85d/32.png) [@lawrence\_craig](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lawrence_craig)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/1 "2019-11-25T04:25:46Z")
Hey guys. I have been a long-time Plex fan. I recently moved on to a sailboat where I now live. I have been running my Plex Media Server off a Pi3B then a Pi4. However, I am becoming frustrated at the need to transcode my files in order for them to play ok on the Pi4. Therefore I was wondering if anyone had any low-power servers or alternatives that they would recommend? My main limitation is I must be able to run off my 12V system, but I can achieve this with an inverter or transformer. Thanks in advanced. ---
**Author:** ![TeknoJunky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/teknojunky/32/165055_2.png) [@TeknoJunky](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TeknoJunky)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/2 "2019-11-25T04:27:38Z")
Nvidia shield + external usb drive or small nas. ---
**Author:** ![lawrence\_craig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/47e85d/32.png) [@lawrence\_craig](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lawrence_craig)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/3 "2019-11-25T11:09:12Z")
Thank you for that. I was wondering about the Nvidea Shield. Is it the recent TV Pro you recommend? I have heard there have been some issues with using it with Plex. ---
**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/4 "2019-11-25T11:35:12Z")
Get a RasPi and put Kodi on it. The most power-efficient solution. You will get frustrated with Plex because it isn’t made to be run without internet connectivity for longer periods of time. ---
**Author:** ![Chuck\_619](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuck_619/32/161301_2.png) [@Chuck\_619](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Chuck_619)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/5 "2019-11-25T17:45:19Z")
This is exactly what I have on order. The Nvidia Shield TV Pro, and an 8TB USB external hard drive. I’m all in for about $300 now. No turning back! ---
**Author:** ![TeknoJunky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/teknojunky/32/165055_2.png) [@TeknoJunky](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TeknoJunky)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/6 "2019-11-25T17:59:44Z")
Otto makes a good point regarding internet connectivity. Shield is still a good choice since it can still use kodi/mrmc if necessary for completely off the grid use. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-recommendation-for-boat/496581/7 "2020-02-23T17:59:49Z")
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