What’s the Most Cost-Effective Upgrade Path for This Older 1080p Gaming PC?
I built this PC in 2015 and want to improve it on a limited budget. The current hardware is an ASUS Z170-PRO motherboard, an overclocked Intel i5-6600K running…
Plex server
What CPU offers the best price-to-performance for gaming and heavy Plex video encoding?
I'm looking for the best all-around CPU for a budget-conscious build. I do some gaming, but the bigger workload is re-encoding media for my Plex server—sometimes thousands of…
Is the Core Ultra 7 250K+ iGPU enough for Plex and PS2 emulation?
I'm planning an always-on Plex and emulation server, so low power use is important. Ideally, I'd like to rely entirely on the integrated graphics rather than adding a…
Is Arch with Hyprland a good choice for an Intel and NVIDIA gaming PC?
I've tried several Linux distributions on a spare laptop and currently like Arch with Hyprland the most. Before installing Linux on my main PC, I'd like some advice…
How Can I Set Up RAID 5 on My Terramaster D4-320?
I just bought a Terramaster D4-320 with 40TB of storage for my Plex server, running on Windows 11. I want to set up RAID 5 to start transferring…
Should I Choose 2 Sticks or 4 Sticks of RAM for Gaming and Streaming?
I'm considering upgrading my computer's RAM and wondering whether to go with 2 sticks or 4 sticks. My motherboard supports up to 96 GB, and I'm currently planning…
How can I set up Task Scheduler to automatically shut down my Plex server at 11 PM daily?
I'm looking for a way to automate the shutdown of my Plex server using Task Scheduler, specifically to shut it down every day at 11 PM. I can…
Looking for Advice on Building a Multi-Purpose PC
Hey everyone! I've been building and upgrading my PC since 2019, and now that I'm earning some money, I'd like to put together a new rig that will…