HW Transcoding GPU for Threadrunner build?

Builds [LGA1151,LGA1200] NAS Killer 6.0, Plex QSV Builds
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i know, right? the threadrunner build was sooooo 2018 (actually 2019, maybe?)! but mine is still going strong. anyways, looking for a good GPU for hw transcoding, maybe to give my CPU’s a break. I’ll probably need to update my PSU as well, but that won’t be a problem. I’m rocking dual 2680 v2’s with the Intel S2600CP board. I don’t know the other specs off-hand but can get them if needed.

what do y’all think?

edit - almost forgot…this is in an Enthoo pro case so don’t think clearance is an issue

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Have you read through the full HW Transcoding build? may be easier/better to do a separate box is that’s all you’re wanting.

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thanks, I was reading it earlier, and the P2000 could work. I wasn’t aware of a dedicated box to transcode…that sounds like it could work

thanks for the quick reply! i realize dual 2680 v2’s don’t NEED it, but i guess you can chalk it up to boredom

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The P2000 is outclassed by even a basic QS box.

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If I’ve reading everything correctly, QS won’t do me much good (2 max hw transcodes) because my Plex server is running on Windows

edit - or does the QS box need to run Ubuntu and it’s okay my Plex server runs Windows?

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The QS box is your Plex server. It’s super easy to set up PMS on Ubuntu, it’s detailed in the guide.