6 months ago, I posted about updating the NAS compatibility list, mentioning some newer models that aren’t listed. The list has not yet been updated; is it possible to get those updates? @ChuckPa you had mentioned you were going to reach out to QNAP?

Yes f424 sorry. I see the update, thanks!

I am really sorry for forgetting. QNAP has not gotten back to me. (They normally provide me with the product list) I’ve reviewed the models you provided and checked against the QPKG. These models will work OK. You’ll need a Nvidia GPU for built-in Plex HW transcoding support

Hi my current Qnap NAS is dying on me, so a new one is in the pipeline…. I‘ve been considering the new TS-1655.. using the Intel Atom C5125.. However, it‘s not in the compatibility-list, would you be so kind and check if plex will work on that one… Thanks in advance Marcel

CPU specs: It’s an Atom CPU. IN GENERAL, specifically with the “C” series, Atom CPUs don’t have internal HW transcoding. – You’ll need a GPU in the PCIe slot For HW transcoding, you’ll need to see if QNAP supports the NVIDIA_GPU_DRV (nvidia drivers) on it. Without vetting the box, I ca…

Thx Chuck I guess so it will havew to be either a i5 or a i7 system with 8 disks and the preexisting external 8-bay… or would you recommend another system altogether.. Plexserver, smallish fileserver and backupstorage.. running on 10 disks.. Thanks Marcel

[image] ChuckPa: It’s an Atom CPU. Atom CPUs don’t have internal HW transcoding. That’s a very, very general statement. Some Atom CPUs do indeed support QSV hardware transcode (Cherryview, in particular). However, in this case, this particular CPU does not. Please be more circumspect when …

I hope, I‘m not too much of a nusance, and tis question probably dont really belongs here… the compatibility issue is clear now. But which Nas is better for PMS… the TVS-h874 i7 with a i7-12700 12cores 20 threads and PCIe 4 the TVS-h1288 W1250 with the W1250 Xeon 6cores 12 threads and PCIe3 th…

Intel Xeon W-1250 Benchmark Intel Core i7-12700 Benchmark i7-12700 Newer GPU (AlderLake vs KabyLake) Higher overall passmark and per-thread speed (but do not be fool PCIe 4 is twice as fast as PCIe 3.0 ( 16 billtion t…

Thanks Chuck I’ll go for the Xeon system. I think the Processors wil ber more or less on par in the end, with the Xeon beeing a workhorse and more load-capable. Also the case of the Xeon system is bigger which makes for better heat-dissipation. finally, there must be a reason, why my primary wor…

FYI the TerraMaster t424-max specs are wrong. Should show Intel i5-1235U

Updating the NAS Compatibility List

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OttoKerner August 19, 2025, 12:33pm 11

IMHO, for Plex in particular, I’d definitely go for the i7 and not the Xeon.
Single-thread performance is very important with Plex.

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