I built a 4K Jellyfin server from an old gaming PC, and it transcodes everything I throw at it
The author shares their experience of building a 4K Jellyfin server using an old gaming PC. Initially, they used a Mac and later experimented with a Windows laptop and NAS, but faced transcoding issues. Ultimately, the gaming PC proved to be the most effective solution for handling high-resolution content seamlessly.
- ▪The author has been self-hosting Jellyfin for some time and initially used a Mac for streaming.
- ▪Transcoding issues arose when using an old Windows laptop and a NAS for media serving.
- ▪Repurposing an unused gaming PC allowed for smooth handling of 4K content and transcoding.
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