To fix this, enable hardware-accelerated transcoding in Plex settings — some of the best NAS models built for Plex support the feature.

The new Plex server is Ubuntu 14.04 Server LTS with 4vCPU's and 4GB RAM. I have also recently added a Windows 10 system with 8vCPU's and 8GB RAM to handle some other tasks but mainly to speed up ...

The Intel Celeron N5095 processor is the star of the show, however. When shopping around for a NAS to run Plex, it's important to consider the possibility of needing to transcode content.

Netflix and Hulu may get all the hype, but Plex's robust media management and transcoding features make it seamlessly streaming your digital media collection anywhere and anytime a cinch.

Is there a way to force Plex to transcode particular audio-only files while playing remotely? It appears that it will transcode FLAC files to AAC if they're above a particular bitrate. e.g., stuff ...