[INFO] Plex, 4k, transcoding, and you - aka the rules of 4k
Feb 19, 2019 · The simplest 4k direct play plex solution is nvidia shield + 4k/atmos receiver + 4k hdr tv. If you are direct playing 4k, then you do NOT need a hugely powerful server, you just …
Hardware Transcoding Stopped Working (SOLVED!) - Plex Forum
Sep 18, 2024 · EDIT: SOLVED: It ended up being a driver issue, which was a bit of a red herring as Handbrake transcoding using Quick Sync worked fine. I just downloaded the latest drivers …
Synology DS925+ vs DS425+ - Plex Media Server - Plex Forum
Jul 9, 2025 · The Intel CPU of the DS425+ has an integrated GPU unit (used for hardware transcoding) which can transcode a couple of videos. In my opinion the AMD Ryzen of the …
HEVC Encoding Forum Preview - Plex Media Server - Plex Forum
Sep 13, 2024 · Please note the following: HEVC encoding is limited to hardware encoding only, and thus requires a Plex Pass. It can be used for streaming transcoding, DVR recordings (if …
AMD GPU Hardware acceleration - Plex Media Server - Plex Forum
Apr 8, 2025 · It’s a bit of a slog to read through, but many folks reported success in using AMD GPUs for hardware-accelerated transcoding.
HEVC Encoding (Experimental) Public Release - Plex Forum
Jan 21, 2025 · HEVC Encoding options not showing up via Docker for Windows Unable to find "Enable HEVC (H.265) video encoding (experimental) Topic Replies Views Activity …
How can I tell if the Plex Server is using Hardware Transcoding?
Dec 7, 2024 · Both parts can use hardware acceleration. (hw) will be displayed in the Plex Dashboard when hardware accelerated transcoding is being used. For example, in the …
Synology NAS Upgrade Recommendation? - Hardware - Plex Forum
Mar 2, 2025 · Hi There, Im thinking about getting another 5 Bay NAS (Synology DS1522+ NAS) to replace my Older Synology DS1515+ NAS to run as a file server as well as Plex Media Server …
Synology DS425+ hardware transcoding issue - Plex Forum
Jul 16, 2025 · I have a Synology DS425+, with the latest version of Plex Media Server and a lifetime Plex Pass. However, hardware transcoding doesn’t work at all, even though it should …
State of Ryzen iGPU for transcoding - Hardware - Plex Forum
Oct 25, 2023 · My PMS (latest stable) is based upon win10 enterprise IoT and runs on a ryzen 5 7600 (non-x variant). all software is latest officially release (re: non-beta). there doesn’t seem …