# \#hardware **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/hardware/226.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Price of storage has me nervous](https://forums.plex.tv/t/price-of-storage-has-me-nervous/940452)
**Author:** [@J-Bo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/J-Bo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/price-of-storage-has-me-nervous/940452 "2026-07-12T11:52:30Z")
Looking at a 20tb wd external hard drive now costing $800, I sure hope my current drives last til the prices hopefully come down. I will definitely need to slow down adding more content. My hobby was already expensive bu… --- ## [Battlemage Support](https://forums.plex.tv/t/battlemage-support/910409)
**Author:** [@Shades228](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Shades228)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/battlemage-support/910409 "2026-04-09T05:07:59Z")
When will there be official support for the battlemage GPUs? Unraid 7.1.0 beta1 supports battlemage and Plex detects it in the transcoder menu. It just can’t/won’t use it. --- ## [Looking for a good device for plex server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/looking-for-a-good-device-for-plex-server/939517)
**Author:** [@trippy86](https://forums.plex.tv/u/trippy86)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/looking-for-a-good-device-for-plex-server/939517 "2026-06-11T02:38:50Z")
Hi all I have been using my nvidia shield pro to run my plex server for a while now but after endless problems and having to start over from scratch im giving up on it Im looking to buy a small pc good enough to run a … --- ## [Plex setup on NAS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-setup-on-nas/938147)
**Author:** [@Mdiamond58](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mdiamond58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-setup-on-nas/938147 "2026-04-19T23:10:56Z")
Hello, I’m sure my questions have been answered in pieces in this forum, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback and suggestions. Sorry in advance for the long message, but I have read conflicting information on how … --- ## [Trouble getting Intel UHD 770 to work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trouble-getting-intel-uhd-770-to-work/936801)
**Author:** [@Rickt1962](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Rickt1962)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trouble-getting-intel-uhd-770-to-work/936801 "2026-04-06T14:13:21Z")
Server Version#:Windows 11 Pro, Latest Plex server beta Player Version#: All devices local and transcoding over the Internet Motherboard ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi LGA 1700(Intel 14th,12th &13th Gen) with 12th Gen … --- ## [Transcoder hardcodes Conan CI path for amdgpu.ids, ignoring LIBDRM\_DATADIR (EL9 / Rocky Linux 9)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoder-hardcodes-conan-ci-path-for-amdgpu-ids-ignoring-libdrm-datadir-el9-rocky-linux-9/937468)
**Author:** [@TheDycks](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheDycks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoder-hardcodes-conan-ci-path-for-amdgpu-ids-ignoring-libdrm-datadir-el9-rocky-linux-9/937468 "2026-03-26T16:55:12Z")
Server Environment: OS: Rocky Linux 9 (RHEL 9 clone) Hardware: AMD GPU (NAVI10) Install Type: Native (RPM/Systemd), not Docker. Description of Issue: When initiating a hardware transcode, the Plex Transcoder … --- ## [Whole home audio recommendations](https://forums.plex.tv/t/whole-home-audio-recommendations/935918)
**Author:** [@macpass](https://forums.plex.tv/u/macpass)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/whole-home-audio-recommendations/935918 "2026-02-02T13:42:44Z")
I’m looking for some recommendations for a whole home audio set up if anyone has any advice. My set up is 3 x AVRs running 8 music zones, all hardwired. My Plex server is on a Mac Mini and I run Home Assistant and Music… --- ## [HDR Not Working on Plex App for MacBook Pro](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdr-not-working-on-plex-app-for-macbook-pro/898762)
**Author:** [@adambritsch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/adambritsch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdr-not-working-on-plex-app-for-macbook-pro/898762 "2025-12-30T14:03:34Z")
I need my plex app on my macbook pro to output true hdr, right now it doesn’t do that, it looks dark and not right. Why does hdr work on safari plex, and google chrome plex? I need hdr to work on the actual plex app on… --- ## [Apple TV 4K + HomePod Minis = Audio Out of Sync](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-4k-homepod-minis-audio-out-of-sync/834292)
**Author:** [@SpikeHK](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SpikeHK)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-4k-homepod-minis-audio-out-of-sync/834292 "2025-12-14T10:37:53Z")
(I see there was a similar thread about a year and a half ago with no solution presented, which is why I am reposting.) I have an Apple TV 4K with 2 Apple HomePod Minis set up as the audio output. Watching films on Plex… --- ## [I can not even watch my media in my own house anymore. it wants a play pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-can-not-even-watch-my-media-in-my-own-house-anymore-it-wants-a-play-pass/934439)
**Author:** [@texasbluebonnets](https://forums.plex.tv/u/texasbluebonnets)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-can-not-even-watch-my-media-in-my-own-house-anymore-it-wants-a-play-pass/934439 "2025-12-12T03:12:01Z")
I run my media server off my pc. I watch it on my bedroom roku. it’s just down the hall, and I haven’t had a problem since 2012. All of a sudden, it wants a remote pass. I’m not remote. I’m in my home. can someone help m… --- ## [Video is transcoded even though client supports hevc](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-is-transcoded-even-though-client-supports-hevc/933592)
**Author:** [@martyn192](https://forums.plex.tv/u/martyn192)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-is-transcoded-even-though-client-supports-hevc/933592 "2025-11-19T19:29:28Z")
Hi, I have used synology ds224+ for a while to stream plex content and it was working fine. As a side project, I built home server using true nas on intel 2500k cpu and other old hardware Now I know 2500k doesn’t suppo… --- ## [Should I replace my AMD machine for Intel?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/should-i-replace-my-amd-machine-for-intel/933429)
**Author:** [@ynkno13](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ynkno13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/should-i-replace-my-amd-machine-for-intel/933429 "2025-11-18T20:30:15Z")
Please go easy on me: I’m going to overthink everything, haha. A while back I bought a cheap Lenovo mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. I’m running Ubuntu on it partially because Windows 11 is not supported on it, b… --- ## [Looking for soundbar recommendations](https://forums.plex.tv/t/looking-for-soundbar-recommendations/932540)
**Author:** [@Lazarus\_Long](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Lazarus_Long)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/looking-for-soundbar-recommendations/932540 "2025-11-14T08:59:41Z")
Currently I’m just using the built-in speakers in my Sony OLED TV. They’re not horrible (it has the feature where it “vibrates” the screen somehow), but I recently tried a couple of Apple HomePod Minis and the sound was… --- ## [CPU vs GPU Transcodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cpu-vs-gpu-transcodes/933488)
**Author:** [@seanpv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/seanpv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cpu-vs-gpu-transcodes/933488 "2025-11-14T08:54:16Z")
Planning a server upgrade so I tested transcoding performance on my workstation to give me an idea of how better hardware would perform. My workstation is an older beast with 2x platinum Xeons (48 core) and an Nvidia 500… --- ## [Got a new Terra-Master F4-425 Plus NAS. Better for Plex than 2018 Mac Mini?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/got-a-new-terra-master-f4-425-plus-nas-better-for-plex-than-2018-mac-mini/933176)
**Author:** [@macstainless](https://forums.plex.tv/u/macstainless)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/got-a-new-terra-master-f4-425-plus-nas-better-for-plex-than-2018-mac-mini/933176 "2025-11-05T16:22:52Z")
I’m finally making the jump from my existing 2018 Mac Mini + external drives to a real NAS solution. I’m migrating my media to it now, but I’m trying to figure out which machine is better for Plex as a whole. I’ve got a … --- ## [SSD Drive has given me nothing but trouble since I started using it](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ssd-drive-has-given-me-nothing-but-trouble-since-i-started-using-it/932613)
**Author:** [@windowshadecure](https://forums.plex.tv/u/windowshadecure)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ssd-drive-has-given-me-nothing-but-trouble-since-i-started-using-it/932613 "2025-10-18T22:44:56Z")
I was using a usb hub to stream from and shows would sometimes randomly become unavailable because the hub would sometimes randomly disconnect from my computer and change the letters of the drives making the paths incorr… --- ## [Recommendations for replacement optical blu-ray drive for ripping](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recommendations-for-replacement-optical-blu-ray-drive-for-ripping/932198)
**Author:** [@dymunson1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dymunson1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recommendations-for-replacement-optical-blu-ray-drive-for-ripping/932198 "2025-10-15T03:24:41Z")
So I went to rip a few Blu-rays I got for my birthday and on the 4th disk I started getting hash check errors in MakeMKV. Looked it up and saw that this error usually means the Blu-ray drive is starting to fail. Which ma… --- ## [AMD RX 9000 encoders improved, Time for Plex adoption?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/amd-rx-9000-encoders-improved-time-for-plex-adoption/908182)
**Author:** [@itsamezachary](https://forums.plex.tv/u/itsamezachary)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/amd-rx-9000-encoders-improved-time-for-plex-adoption/908182 "2025-09-21T12:32:19Z")
EposVox just posted an exciting video discussing the subject of AMD’s video encoders in their brand new RX 9000 series GPU’s. Plex has never really supported AMD GPU’s for hardware transcoding in PMS. Thank… --- ## [New equipment and now video and sound not right](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-equipment-and-now-video-and-sound-not-right/931176)
**Author:** [@mark1wat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mark1wat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-equipment-and-now-video-and-sound-not-right/931176 "2025-09-17T18:29:32Z")
I upgraded my TV, receiver, and Roku. When playing movies through the Plex app on the Roku, the video is now choppy and sound is not synced. The only HDMI cable that hasn’t been updated is the one from the PC to the re… --- ## [Finding an external wireless HDD that plex can access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/finding-an-external-wireless-hdd-that-plex-can-access/930936)
**Author:** [@viljoend](https://forums.plex.tv/u/viljoend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/finding-an-external-wireless-hdd-that-plex-can-access/930936 "2025-09-15T01:52:58Z")
I’ve been researching (unsuccessfully) which external HDD that is accessed wirelessly, can be used as a media storage device that works with plex. Not sure I want a full NAS, but the WD mypassport wireless pro has been d… --- ## [Hardware acceleration on Macs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hardware-acceleration-on-macs/910335)
**Author:** [@JamesWJenks](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JamesWJenks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hardware-acceleration-on-macs/910335 "2025-09-10T22:44:26Z")
Does the payed version of plex support hardware acceleration on the Mac mini (M4 chip set)? --- ## [AppleTV 4K (1st generation) to old with MacMini M1](https://forums.plex.tv/t/appletv-4k-1st-generation-to-old-with-macmini-m1/929080)
**Author:** [@magnwik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/magnwik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/appletv-4k-1st-generation-to-old-with-macmini-m1/929080 "2025-08-14T14:17:28Z")
Hi If I watch a movie of about 10GB 1080p, after a while the movie starts to show a black screen with the rolling loading symbol, then the movie reverses for a few seconds, and then it flows for a minute or so and then … --- ## [Locked screensaver preventing playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/locked-screensaver-preventing-playback/928764)
**Author:** [@del\_f7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/del_f7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/locked-screensaver-preventing-playback/928764 "2025-08-10T21:06:30Z")
I have a MacBook at home which is connected to an external hard drive. When the screensaver kicks in, I usually unlock it with my fingerprint but periodically it requires me to manually type in my password. It’s a secu… --- ## [Choosing NAS for about $500-$600](https://forums.plex.tv/t/choosing-nas-for-about-500-600/928206)
**Author:** [@hlohman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hlohman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/choosing-nas-for-about-500-600/928206 "2025-08-07T12:23:02Z")
Hi! Apologies if this is the wrong area. I am saving up to buy a 4 bay NAS, sitting at $400 currently. Not looking to pay more than $500 or $600. I already have 5x Seagae Skyhawk 8 TB drives. The use will be 90% v… --- ## [Best DAS For My Setup](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-das-for-my-setup/927050)
**Author:** [@Reester\_B](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Reester_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-das-for-my-setup/927050 "2025-08-03T21:42:25Z")
Hello! Just for context, this was my first ever media server build so its very messy as I was trying to learn. I have an HP Elite Mini 800 G9 running Ubuntu Server with Casa OS. I have a Terramaster D4-300 that I am ne… --- ## [TrueHD - understanding where my bottleneck is](https://forums.plex.tv/t/truehd-understanding-where-my-bottleneck-is/918594)
**Author:** [@burtkwok](https://forums.plex.tv/u/burtkwok)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/truehd-understanding-where-my-bottleneck-is/918594 "2025-06-11T19:33:37Z")
Hello, apologies if posting in an incorrect manner and thanks in advance for any feedback. Plex server running on Debian. i7 6700 (no gpu). 16gb ram, ethernet to router (GBe) ethernet to smart tv. Plex player running o… --- ## [Intel N150 Hardware Transcoding on Ubuntu LTS 24.04.1 LTS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intel-n150-hardware-transcoding-on-ubuntu-lts-24-04-1-lts/899721)
**Author:** [@chris.round](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chris.round)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intel-n150-hardware-transcoding-on-ubuntu-lts-24-04-1-lts/899721 "2025-05-24T07:36:22Z")
Hi there, I’ve installed Plex on the new GKMTek 3 Plus with the Intel N150 processor, Ubuntu LTS 24.04.1 However, Plex doesn’t seem to recognize the i915 drivers, so hardware transcoding won’t be an option. Any advice w… --- ## [Hardware acceleration/hardware transcoding device clarification](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hardware-acceleration-hardware-transcoding-device-clarification/918839)
**Author:** [@theencoder](https://forums.plex.tv/u/theencoder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hardware-acceleration-hardware-transcoding-device-clarification/918839 "2025-05-16T06:34:51Z")
Seeking some clarification as I’m beginning to believe I perhaps have a misunderstanding. I have a new older computer setup as a backup plex server that has both a dedicated gpu and integrated. I have plex pass and so I … --- ## [Zapper box](https://forums.plex.tv/t/zapper-box/912613)
**Author:** [@rickyj24](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rickyj24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/zapper-box/912613 "2025-04-10T13:25:24Z")
Anyone setup a Zapper Box M1? So far, I haven’t been able get plex to recognize this tuner. Any help appreciated. Thanks, have great day --- ## [Synology NAS acting wonky](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-nas-acting-wonky/910513)
**Author:** [@Rossdillon](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Rossdillon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-nas-acting-wonky/910513 "2025-04-03T02:11:44Z")
Note that I have two NAS units, both identical Synology 920+. One is used for Plex (the other for, well, other). I bought and set up both of them at the same time. Note that I have virtually no working knowledge of Ma… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/hardware/226.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hardware)