Home Video Server (Plex)

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   Budget:

$5,000

Expectations:

Home Media Server

Usage:

I have 6-8 TB of DVDs that I own and have ripped to iso files that I currently use on my different computers in XBMC. I'd like to set up a home media server using Plex that will serve 4-5 TVs in the house, plus some computers and mobile devices over the internet. It will thus have to have high network throughput and be able to serve up a few different movies / internet streams simultaneously. I might actually run my home theater off this computer itself if need be, but if it is easier to just have this be a streaming box and have the home theater run off of a Roku box or something else, that's fine and that may mean that this doesn't need any significant video card.

Special Needs:

I'd like to have a RAID configuration on my data drives to make sure we don't lose any of the discs that we've ripped. If it will be worthwhile, I might run the OS and programs off of an SSD.

Reading the difference between Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge, it seems like Ivy Bridge has a significant transcoding advantage when compared to an external GPU. (hothardware DOT com/Reviews/Intel-Core-i73770K-Ivy-Bridge-Processor-Review/?page=12) Does anyone have experience with that? How does that compare to the dual Xeon configuration I have here?

Saved Ticket #: 374482 | SKU: 530324

Specifications:

The computer will be in a different room than the theater, so noise isn't a major factor.

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Ploobers Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Topic: Home Video Server (Plex) Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9:52pm
	Budget: $5,000 Expectations: Home Media Server Usage: I have 6-8 TB of DVDs that I own and have ripped to iso files that I currently use on my different computers in XBMC. I'd like to set up a home media server using Plex that will serve 4-5 TVs in the house, plus some computers and mobile devices over the internet. It will thus have to have high network throughput and be able to serve up a few different movies / internet streams simultaneously. I might actually run my home theater off this computer itself if need be, but if it is easier to just have this be a streaming box and have the home theater run off of a Roku box or something else, that's fine and that may mean that this doesn't need any significant video card. Special Needs: I'd like to have a RAID configuration on my data drives to make sure we don't lose any of the discs that we've ripped. If it will be worthwhile, I might run the OS and programs off of an SSD. Reading the difference between Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge, it seems like Ivy Bridge has a significant transcoding advantage when compared to an external GPU. (hothardware DOT com/Reviews/Intel-Core-i73770K-Ivy-Bridge-Processor-Review/?page=12) Does anyone have experience with that? How does that compare to the dual Xeon configuration I have here? Saved Ticket #: 374482 \| SKU: 530324 Specifications: The computer will be in a different room than the theater, so noise isn't a major factor.

Ploobers Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9:53pm
	This was my first attempt at configuring the hardware, but I don't know if it's overkill or if there are specific components that need to be changed. Chassis Model: Lian Li PC-X2000F Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: Option Not Available Processor: 2x Dual (Intel Xeon E5-2620 2.0GHz (15MB Cache) (Six-Core CPU) (12 CPU Cores Total) Motherboard: Intel Workstation Board W2600CR (Chipset: Intel C600-A) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1333MHz (ECC Registered) Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (2GBx8 Config) Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Force GT Series CSSD-F120GBGT-BK) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (3TB HITACHI Deskstar (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) (H3IK30003272SW) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: 1x (3TB HITACHI Deskstar (7200 RPM) (SATA 6Gbps) (H3IK30003272SW) Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): NVIDIA PNY Quadro 600 1GB (Outputs: DVI, DisplayPort) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: Strike-X AeroCool Temperature Display & Fan Controller (Requires Chassis Airflow Upgrade)

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