Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

plex server

  1. D

    MP 7,1 Possibly upgrading my 2009 Xserve to 2019 Mac Pro RM

    Hello all. I currently run a 2009 Xerve as a file & (Plex) video server. It works fairly well, running 24x7 all year long without any issues. However, last year Plex upgraded their software beyond the 10.11.x I am able to run on my Xserve. The Xserve is also both long in the tooth...
    • Derek Morton
    • Thread
    • 2019 mac pro plex plex server xserve
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  2. rhett7660

    Current external UHD/Blu-Ray Drives for making MKV's

    Hello, I am looking for an external UHD/Blu-Ray drive that has been confirmed to work on a Mac. I have been reading a few threads on the MakeMKV site and also some reviews from Amazon. I would rather not have to flash a drive, as I know the Pioneer drives are supposed to work out of the box...
  3. S

    NAS vs. Mac server: Functionality test/differences

    Hello! What are the benefits and differences between using a NAS vs. a Mac server? I was recently listening to Todd Olthoff and the MPU podcast where they talk about NAS and a Mac server, and much of what they described was similar. What the benefits of each, which one did you opt for and why?
  4. appleguy

    Mac Mini (M1) just for Plex

    Anyone else running an M1 Mini just for a Plex Media server? Just moved my Plex Server over to M1 from a Wintel Box and it runs fine. Its nice and cool. Just can't wait for Universal Support for PMS instead of running in Rosetta 2
  5. W

    Best Plex Server for 6+ Simultaneous HD Streamers? Synology 1520+? Mac Mini M1? QNAP?

    Hi there. First post, so go gentle. The current equipment: Currently, I have a Plex Server (PMS) set up on an old 2012 Macbook Pro (2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor). I recently upgraded its memory to 16 GB. Its only job right now is acting as a Plex server. We bought it used for $250...
    • whiskeyriver
    • Thread
    • mac mini mac mini m1 nas plex plex server qnap synology synology nas
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  6. rasputin666

    MP 6,1 Should I use a Loaded 6,1 Mac Pro as a Plex Server?

    I have a loaded 6,1 [12 core, 128gb ram, 2tb ssd] doing nothing as I moved to an M1 Mac Mini. I am thinking about using it as a NAS/Plex Server instead of buying a NAS. I'm looking for any feedback on the use case. ease of setup and everyday use is very important to me. i see many youtube...
    • rasputin666
    • Thread
    • 2013 mac pro plex plex server
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Mac Pro
Top Bottom