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    [Support] HaveAGitGat - Tdarr: Audio/Video Library Analytics & Transcode Automation

    in Docker Containers

    Posted · Edited by XtyX
    Added more info

    Everything was working perfectly with Tdarr until I updated the Server & Node yesterday to 2.00.12.  The videos (all .webm) are no longer transcoded but are moved in Tdarr to Transcode: Success/Not required with the error "☒File is not video undefined".

     

    My setup for .webm videos:

     

    Tdarr Server on Unraid

    Tdarr Node on Win 10

     

    Library Transcode options:

    Plugin Stack: Off

    Video: On - Handrake (-Z "Fast 1080p30")

     

    Note:  I have another library using the same as above with Handrake (-Z "Fast 1080p30") which is still working fine.  The only difference is the video files are .mkv.

     

    image.thumb.png.44379acee68931ee60b14b6574c9f115.png

     

    FYI - Downgraded the Server & Node to 2.00.11 and it works fine

    Python/Flask Web App & Docker Container Permissions

    in Programming

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

     

    I am currently learning Python and have started to learn Flask (Web Framework).  I have created a simple Web App and since I have unRAID I thought I would try to get it running in a Docker Container.  I played around and got it running with a few base images such as ubuntu:18.04 & python:3-alpine without persisting any data.

     

    So I have decided to try and tackle the task of persisting data.  I am using a SQLite database via SqlAlchemy (ORM) & the app saves user uploaded images.  I have been able to get it all working with the exception of permissions (The directories/files created are still owned by root).  I decided to try using linuxserver's Ubuntu base image thinking that might solve my issue but no luck so far.

    Here is what I have:

     

    Dockerfile 

    #LinuxServers base Ubuntu image
FROM lsiobase/ubuntu:bionic

#Update & Install Python, PIP & Virtual Environments
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install \
    -y python3 python3-pip python3-venv

#Set Work Directory
WORKDIR /app

#Copy the App
COPY . /app

#Create Virtual Environment
RUN python3 -m venv /app/venv

#Activate Virtual Environment and install dependencies
RUN . /app/venv/bin/activate && pip install -r requirements.txt

#Expose Flask Port
EXPOSE 5000

#Directory to store App's DB & Images
VOLUME /config

#Run the App
CMD . /app/venv/bin/activate && exec python run.py

    (I know I don't need to run the App in a Virtual Environment but was I doing it to learn how Python venv works)

     

    run.py (The python file that creates the DB + Image folder in /Config and starts the App) 

    import os
import shutil
from mywebapp import app
from mywebapp import db

#Create the database if it does not exist
def createdb():
    if not os.path.exists('/config/site.db'):
        db.create_all()
        
#Create the images directory if it does not exist and copy the default image
def createimgagefolder():
    if not os.path.exists('/config/images'):
        os.mkdir('/config/images')
    if not os.path.exists('/config/images/default.png'):
        project_root = os.path.abspath(os.path.dirname(__file__))
        defaultimgpath = os.path.join(project_root, 'myapp', 'static', 'img', 'default.png')
        shutil.copyfile(defaultimgpath, '/config/images/default.png')
        
if __name__ == '__main__':
    createdb()
    createimgagefolder()
    #host must be 0.0.0.0 to be accessed from outside the containter
    app.run(host='0.0.0.0')

     

    __init__.py (I included this as this defines the location of the database: /config/site.db) 

    from flask import Flask
from flask_sqlalchemy import SQLAlchemy

app = Flask(__name__)

#Location of database
app.config['SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI'] = 'sqlite:////config/site.db'

db = SQLAlchemy(app)

#Import blueprints & register them
from myapp.settings.routes import appsettings
from myapp.posts.routes import posts
from myapp.main.routes import main
app.register_blueprint(appsettings)
app.register_blueprint(posts)
app.register_blueprint(main)

    docker run command 

    run -d --name='myapp' --net='bridge' --cpuset-cpus='1,3,5,7,9,11' -e TZ="America/Denver" -e HOST_OS="Unraid" -e 'PUID'='99' -e
'PGID'='100' -p '5000:5000/tcp' -v '/mnt/user/appdata/myapp':'/config':'rw' 'mydockerhubacct/myapp'

    So as I stated above the creation of db, image folder and copying of the default.png works but they are all owned by root.  My understanding is that docker runs all of its containers under the root user domain.  So i tried adding USER 99:100 to the docker file thinking that if the app was run as 99:100 then it would create the db and image folder as 99:100 but I get a mkdir permission error.

     

    I also tried changing the ownership after creation in run.py 

    #Create the database if it does not exist
def createdb():
    if not os.path.exists('/config/site.db'):
        db.create_all()
	os.chown('/config/site.db', uid=99, gid=100)

    This works but doesn't seem like a great solution as I would also need to code it in my function that saves the images users upload.

    I have spent hours trying to figure out how others are doing this (such as LinuxServers Radarr, Sonarr etc) by reading their Dockerfiles and following it back to the Github repositories but it's got me stumped.

    Any help would be immensely appreciated! I am learning python, Flask, Docker etc. on my own and don't really have a teacher or mentor to ask any questions.

     

    I also want to thank Limetech for unRaid because that's what got me down the path of learning to code and experiment with Docker, and so far I am really enjoying it.

    Thanks guys!

    LSI 9201-8i not recognized on Asrock Z370 Extreme4

    in Storage Devices and Controllers

    Posted · Edited by XtyX
    added more troubleshooting

    I purchased an LSI 9201-8i from Ebay (Seller has pre-flashed to IT Mode)

     

    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-LSI-6Gbps-SAS-HBA-LSI-9201-8i-9211-8i-P20-IT-Mode-ZFS-FreeNAS-unRAID/162958581156?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

     

    The card is not recognized when inserted.  I do not see the cards Bios screen on boot.  The cards heartbeat light does not flash nor the activity lights. 

    However there is a single small green LED that does light up when the card is inserted.  Which I believe is the one circled in the pic below.

    image.thumb.png.6215c52b756f3b9967f1e060b1216f21.png

     

     

    Troubleshooting I have tried:

     

    • Tested all PCIE slots with GPU (All work)
    • Tried in all 3 PCIE slots
    • Updated to the latest version of the MB Bios (4.10) - http://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/Z370 Extreme4/index.asp#BIOS
    • BIOS -> Boot -> CSM (Compatibility Support Module) -> Launch Storage OpROM Policy - I have tried changing this from "Legacy" to "UEFI only"
    • BIOS -> Chipset Configuration -> PCIE Link Speed - Options "Auto", Gen 1, Gen 2 & Gen 3.  - Have tried Auto & Gen 2

     

    I have not tested this in another PC yet as I don;t have a spare, however I could probably find someone to test it for me if needed.

     

    Is this card not compatible with the Asrock Z370 Extreme4 MB or perhaps the card is dead?  Any help/suggestions appreciated?

    Intel IGD (integrated graphics) Pass Through Support - March 2016 Update

    in VM Engine (KVM)

    Posted

    I created a topic already it seems more appropriate here.

     

    I just installed unRAID and I am trying to pass through the onboard video Asrock Z370 Extreme4/I7 8700K (Intel IGD - UHD 630 iGPU) to a Windows 10 VM and just get a black screen when starting the VM.

    image.png.bdcc7afd9323546968b98204f1accbe4.png

     

    I am able to VNC when using all VM settings. I have installed Team Viewer and have been able to connect but only when using OVMF BIOS.  I have also tried every combination of VM setup possible.  Double checked all my Asrock BIOS settings, including setting Onboard Graphics as Primary Display etc..

     

    IGD is in its own IOMMU group 

    IOMMU group 1:	[8086:3e92] 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Device 3e92

    And the Intel Device 00:2:0 is listed under GRAPHICS CARD in VM Setup.

    image.png.fa349368c1d2cbfd08cd225c929fecee.png

     

    I did a lot of reading and it appears that perhaps the new Coffee Lake's iGPU may not be supported yet. 

     

    Has anyone tried IGD pass through with an 8th gen?

     

    Any help is much appreciated. 

    IOMMU group 0:	[8086:3ec2] 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Device 3ec2 (rev 07)
IOMMU group 1:	[8086:3e92] 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Device 3e92
IOMMU group 2:	[8086:a2af] 00:14.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH USB 3.0 xHCI Controller
[8086:a2b1] 00:14.2 Signal processing controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH Thermal Subsystem
IOMMU group 3:	[8086:a2ba] 00:16.0 Communication controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH CSME HECI #1
IOMMU group 4:	[8086:a282] 00:17.0 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH SATA controller [AHCI mode]
IOMMU group 5:	[8086:a2e7] 00:1b.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #17 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 6:	[8086:a290] 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #1 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 7:	[8086:a291] 00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #2 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 8:	[8086:a294] 00:1c.4 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #5 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 9:	[8086:a298] 00:1d.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #9 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 10:	[8086:a2c9] 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation Device a2c9
[8086:a2a1] 00:1f.2 Memory controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PMC
[8086:a2f0] 00:1f.3 Audio device: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH HD Audio
[8086:a2a3] 00:1f.4 SMBus: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH SMBus Controller
IOMMU group 11:	[8086:15b8] 00:1f.6 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation Ethernet Connection (2) I219-V
IOMMU group 12:	[1b21:0612] 03:00.0 SATA controller: ASMedia Technology Inc. ASM1062 Serial ATA Controller (rev 02)
IOMMU group 13:	[1b21:2142] 04:00.0 USB controller: ASMedia Technology Inc. Device 2142

     

    On Board Video passthrough

    in VM Engine (KVM)

    Posted · Edited by XtyX
    Added more info

    Noob here just installed Unraid.  I am trying to pass through the onboard video (Intel IGD - UHD 630 iGPU) to a Windows 10 VM and just get a black screen when starting the VM.

     

    I am able to VNC when using any VM setting. I have installed Team Viewer and have been able to connect but only when using BIOS OVMF.  I have also tried every combination of VM setup possible.  Double checked all BIOS settings, including Graphics Primary Display etc..

     

    Intel Device 00:2:0 is listed under GRAPHICS CARD in VM Setup.

     

    I did a lot of reading and it appears that perhaps the new Coffee Lake's iGPU may not be supported yet.  Any help is much appreciated.

     

    image.thumb.png.caf531dea7fc55a8c91f1c9b250fbda2.png

     

     

    image.png.bdcc7afd9323546968b98204f1accbe4.png

      

    IOMMU group 0:	[8086:3ec2] 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Device 3ec2 (rev 07)
IOMMU group 1:	[8086:3e92] 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Device 3e92
IOMMU group 2:	[8086:a2af] 00:14.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH USB 3.0 xHCI Controller
[8086:a2b1] 00:14.2 Signal processing controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH Thermal Subsystem
IOMMU group 3:	[8086:a2ba] 00:16.0 Communication controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH CSME HECI #1
IOMMU group 4:	[8086:a282] 00:17.0 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH SATA controller [AHCI mode]
IOMMU group 5:	[8086:a2e7] 00:1b.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #17 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 6:	[8086:a290] 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #1 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 7:	[8086:a291] 00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #2 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 8:	[8086:a294] 00:1c.4 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #5 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 9:	[8086:a298] 00:1d.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PCI Express Root Port #9 (rev f0)
IOMMU group 10:	[8086:a2c9] 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation Device a2c9
[8086:a2a1] 00:1f.2 Memory controller: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH PMC
[8086:a2f0] 00:1f.3 Audio device: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH HD Audio
[8086:a2a3] 00:1f.4 SMBus: Intel Corporation 200 Series PCH SMBus Controller
IOMMU group 11:	[8086:15b8] 00:1f.6 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation Ethernet Connection (2) I219-V
IOMMU group 12:	[1b21:0612] 03:00.0 SATA controller: ASMedia Technology Inc. ASM1062 Serial ATA Controller (rev 02)
IOMMU group 13:	[1b21:2142] 04:00.0 USB controller: ASMedia Technology Inc. Device 2142

     

    2018 Plex/Home PC Build

    in Hardware

    Posted · Edited by XtyX

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    Any mobo will work.  Like if you do anything or learn anything at least learn that there is no reason to overspend on a mobo.  You're buying the features.  Sometimes there are price differences of $130 for an entry Z level board to $300+ and I'll see someone pick up a $250-300 board because "I wanted something middle of the pack!".  Not how mobos work.  Mine is literally the cheapest I could find for every build.  I personally believe it's the Asus ROG marketing on twitch and the like that's gotten people to pay these insane prices.  

    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fjPzK8/msi-z370-a-pro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z370-a-pro

    That's the recommended in the pcpartpicker too, so really I don't have a good explanation other than marketing.  That's the level of board I get though.  ~$100 . I'm not paying $250+ for no additional performance. Mobos can at most add negligible 1-5% performance and better OC performance as well.

    I have not kept up with the latest Z370 boards and if any specific boards have issues.  You can post whatever deal you find here though and I can see if I find anything to worry about.  

     

    Makes sense and will help in my decision.

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    It's still worth the $60 price difference for the CPU.  To give it in simplest terms, the 7700k is the equivalent of 4 people (with 2 hands each if you want to be accurate as the 7700k has 4 cores and 8 threads but we can get into that later), and the 8700k is the equivalent of 6 people working even faster than the 4 people of the 7700k.

    Paying an extra $60 for 2 additional FASTER workers of the 7700k?  Ya, the 8th generation intel CPUs launched with the 8700k are insanely strong.

    To put it bluntly, the 7th gen series for intel is dead.  Unless you are getting a massive discount, the 8th generation is the first decent upgrade from intel in a long time.

    I don't know how to explain this anymore than in this manner. The 8700k is 50% more CPU for 15% more cost.  I'd be a bad person to not tell you to get the 8700k.

     

    I agree 100% 8700k is the way to go.

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    For M2 Sata, Realistically you only need to worry about the size of the drive(I'd stay away from SSDs that are clear duds by lower than 3.5 star ratings/terrible industry reviews of course).  So I'd get the "slower" (In real world it wouldn't be slower for you) drive, get double the storage, and still have an upgrade slot for later. 

    Your prices are so insane though over there.  Use your equivalent of slickdeals.net for an M2 drive.  The extra $50 is worth it though for:https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/DgJtt6/western-digital-blue-1tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds100t2b0b

    You could get a 500 GB drive... but I personally don't buy less than 1TB SSDs now that it's 2018 onwards.

    Could drop down to the 500GB if you hvae to though

    https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/6j448d/western-digital-blue-500gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds500g2b0b

    This drive is nothing to write home to performance wise but getse the job done. 5 star rating on newegg:https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820250082

     

    I am a bit confused here.  From the earlier posts I thought you meant go with a 2.5" SSD rather than an M.2. I think what your saying is go with a cheaper M.2, Is that correct? 

     

    The WD 1TB M.2 just went on sale on Newegg.ca (Canada) today for $349 CAD which I believe is $269 US

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    Don't mean to come off as condescending, I just see a lot of people spend way more money on their builds than they need to and miss out on important parts. 

     

    I don't find it condescending at all.  I really appreciate all the help and knowledge.  Definitely helping to make decisions.

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    You have more than enough cost savings available to you to get the 8700k and still come out way ahead after applying those savings and you'l spend less than you are spending now with more performance.  Given this is a server forum, and we all eventually continually buy HDDs (unless your application needs a fixed amount of storage), cost savings are critical as that means you can buy more storage!!!!

     

    I agree

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    The EVGA PSU at 650 is overkill, but WORTH IT (I just came from an UNRAID recovery of upgrading to too many HDDs and not having enough power though, so I could be a little biased :))\

     

    Yes I went a little high on this but it went on sale this weekend and I picked it up locally with $40 off

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    Having fast RAM is important for extracting MAXIMUM performance out of the 8700k/7700k.  Not really important for a webbrowsing VM/Plex.  If you want to save some dollars to put towards other parts of the build if you really need to, do it.  

     

    I will likely go with the default mobo ram speed (not OC)

     

    21 hours ago, tential said:

    Edit: I did the conversion on the HDDs from CAD to USD.  You pay ~$155 USD for 6TB drives.  You should be able to get 8 TB for less/similar prices.  We get that in the US regularly with Seagate Expansion/Backup External drives that are on sale.  SOMETIMES, WD is onsale too. PICK THOSE UP if you can as they are less often run, and it's always good to diversify your drives to avoid getting drives from a potential bad batch (RARE!)

     

    I'll be watching for sales.  I'm on PCpartpicker & Newegg daily with Price Alerts now set.

    LGA1151 Z270 Help

    in Motherboards and CPUs

    Posted · Edited by XtyX

    I posted in the Hardware section

    but I think this section is more appropriate to the decisions I need to make at this point.

     

    I am struggling with making a decision on a CPU & Mobo combo.  Here is my build thus far -> https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/HYMdCb

     

    1 Windows VM for ripping my blurays to MKV with H.264 using Ripbot264 and as a daily driver.  Plex Docker with 1-3 streams Max.  No gaming at this time.

     

    I am now looking at the 7700k ($390 CAD) or the 8700k ($460 CAD).  7700k is 4.2GHz with 4 Core & 8700k is 3.7GHz with 6 Cores.  So do I go for higher clock rate and less cores or more cores & lower clock rate?

     

    Next is the Mobo, I was originally looking at the Asrock Z270 Extreme4 cause of the 8 Sata Ports & Asmedia ASM1061 Sata-Controller ($223 CAD) or I could go with a cheaper 6 Sata Port MB and when more storage is needed buy a PCI expanstion slot for more SATA ports.  Are there any pros/cons either way?

     

    Maybe I should go 8700k with Asus - Prime Z370-A, has 6 Sata ports & $200 CAD  - Would save me $25 towards the 8700k

     

    Just looking for some comments/opinions?

     

    Thanks

    2018 Plex/Home PC Build

    in Hardware

    Posted · Edited by XtyX

    4 hours ago, tential said:

    Are you not able to order off newegg right now for the 8700k for $350?

    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117827

    Amazon had a crazy sale as well.  I'd never pay $380+ for an i7.  For last gen i7 that isn't HEDT?  Do not do that.  

     

    HDD

    Set an alert for 8TB on slickdeals.net.  I never pay more than $150 for HDDs usually.  

    6TB is probably the worst size to buy due to the lack of use.  The worst return for your money. 

    You even had more cost efficient 6TB drives to use so I'm just confused as to your choice and the reasoning behind it.  

     

    mobo

    Yes, it's recommended for the 2 extra ports, doesn't mean it's cost efficient.  Only in one post by 1 member.  I mean... you're a human you can do the math.  $50+ per port?  Why?  You can get the LSI Controller I just got for 8 extra ports in a PCI slot for $30-50.

    Or any of the PCI expansion slot cards I got for under $50 for more sata slots.

    It's the LEAST efficient way possible to add sata ports via a more expensive mobo.  

     

    As for the M2 ssd, to be clear, you are not making any use of the 960 EVO drive.  It's like buying a porsche 911 to drive on roads going 40 miles an hour.  You can buy a large 1TB M2 SSD for the same price, or 2 500GB SSDs for each M2 slot on your board.

     

    You are buying a rig for light windows use but have a bunch of gaming centered parts in your rig.

     

    I'm seeing you want to experiment with OCing though so I guess that's why.  I'm not sure what benefit you're expecting to get but I mean if you want to experiment with OCing now in 2018... it's not as exciting as it used to be.  Now, for the average person, click a button it auto OCs for you.  If you want to really get into OCing... well..... you really should first be learning about PC hardware in general.  To get any further, you would not need the assistance of this thread as you'd also be decently educated about PC hardware after that.  

     

    Don't want to overwhelm you and I don't think I'd get more than a $25-30 saved for the RAM.  The other parts are the large savings/large performance differences/performance left completely underutilized that matters.

    ----------------------------------

     

    Just step back from an overhead perspective.... 

    You're spending an extra $100 on an SSD for a fast speed you wont utilize, but won't spend an extra $50 on the CPU to bump up to the 8700k, and get 50%+ more usability out of your system?

    The 8700k is a 7700k+ 2 cores...  It's 50% more CPU for $50 more dollars.  

     

    I mean, I'm assuming your current CPU is working for you since you didn't mention it being slow, it isn't the end of the world, but just something I have to explain as its a small pain of hurt everytime I see people spend money on PC parts they can't utilize and skip the major parts of their build they use all the time.

     

    I'll stop here as I can just talk about hardware picks for years.

     

    All of my prices are in Canadian. 

     

    The mobo is $223 CA which equals $173 US.  Will any modern mobo work with Unraid?  is there any to avoid?

     

    The $350 US 8700k you posted equals $450 CAD and the I7 7700k ill be getting for $389 CAD equals $301 US.

     

    How am I not making any use of the M2? The M2 is now on sale in Canada for $259 which equals $200 US.

     

    Thanks for the feedback, its very helpful and I want to make the right decisions and not spend money where I don't need to.

    2018 Plex/Home PC Build

    in Hardware

    Posted

    1 hour ago, tential said:

    I'd buy 8TB external drives and remove them from their enclosures.  Or whatever the best external is to buy now.

    You paying $600 for 18 TB doesn't seem right when I think I get 16 TB for ~$280 usually depending on the sale/brand (I try to not always get Seagate and diversify).

    I'll keep my eyes open for External Sales.

     

    1 hour ago, tential said:

    I think the SSD is great, but I personally wouldn't get a super high performance SSD.  I got a 1TB and 500 GB SSD (Back when 500 GB was large), for where things reside.  500 GB will feel small as a temporary holding place EVENTUALLY.

    I'll take the speed of the M.2 for now, I think your right and I will eventually need more.  When the time comes, Ill sell it and upgrade to a 1TB.

     

    1 hour ago, tential said:

    Mobo

    You went with the board for 2 extra SATA Ports, which I understand, but you're spending a lot extra to get them.  You can get the same thing expanding via a PCI slot for far cheaper.

    Yes, I get 2 extra SATA Ports, and from my research on the forum, The Z270 Extreme4 was recommended for that reason and because of the ASMedia ASM1061 SATA-Controller which is supported by unRAID.

    image.thumb.png.493f3cb94c4eace8b5da8485241b3dd2.png

    Originally I was looking at the ASRock Z270 Pro4 until I saw the post below. 

     

    However I do agree in the extra money to get 2 SATA ports as the Pro is $135 & the Extreme4 is $222, an $87 difference.

    Now i'm unsure :P

     

    1 hour ago, tential said:

    If you have no interest in gaming, unless you have a reason for going the 7700k, I'd look to other CPU options/mobo options.  No reason to get the OC CPU unless you intend to OC.  Depends on how many people are watching/need transcodes as to CPU choice.

    Also the 8700k is a better CPU for this task since it has more cores.  If you can get them for similar prices, the 8700k basically unlocks more usability since more cores can of course be assigned to other tasks.

    The 7700k is on sale right now locally for $389, 8700k is $450.  Only real reason for 7700k was for faster Blu-ray transcoding & now that its on sale, it seems to be a great deal.  Likely 1 - 3 maxx Plex streams.  I have never OC'd before but I would like to experiment with it.

     

    Picked up the PSU today cause it went on sale for $109 from $145 and also grabbed the Define R6 cause they matched the lowest online price of $198.

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    2018 Plex/Home PC Build

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    5 minutes ago, trurl said:

    Maybe you already know but unRAID won't use the Blu-Ray Reader. You might use it in your Windows VM

     

    1TB HDDs are a waste of ports and bays IMO.

    Yes the plan is to utilize the Blu-Ray Reader in the Windows VM.

    2018 Plex/Home PC Build

    in Hardware

    Posted

    I am new to Unraid, it was recommended by a friend so I did a lot of research and have started my build list.  Currently I have an old PC (Core 2 Quad - Q6600) running Windows/Plex Server with 4 TB Drive that is almost out of space.  I am choosing Unraid for redundancy and the ability to easily add storage as needed.

     

    Here is my build thus far: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/HYMdCb

     

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    Essentially I will be using this machine to rip my bluray collection for Plex & everyday Windows use, browsing, light work in MS Office etc.  No interest in gaming.


    CPU

    Intel I7  7700k
    I picked this CPU as it seems suitable for CPU transoding using Ripbot & powerful enough to run 1 or 2 1080p streams for Plex.

     

    Motherboard

    ASRock - Z270 Extreme4

    Went with this Motherboard for the following reasons:

    • 8 Sata ports (Good for addittional stoarge in the future)
    • The board uses the ASMedia ASM1061 SATA-Controller which is supported by unRAID.


    RAM
    Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000

    16GB seems to be plenty.   I am not very familiar with newer RAM, picked 3000 as it seems to be a mid point.  Not sure if its the best choice?

     

    Cache
    Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive

    Correct me if i'm wrong but I believe the Windows VM will reside on this drive & I went with 500GB as the Blu-Ray Rips will be placed here before transcoding.

     

    Array
    3 Hitachi - Deskstar NAS 6TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drives

    • 1 @ 6TB - Parity
    • 1 @ 6TB - Storage
    • 1 @ 6TB - Storage

     

    Case
    Fractal Design - Define R6 Black TG ATX Mid Tower Case

    Great looking case that comes with 6 Drive trays expandable to 10.  Good air flow & decently quiet.

     

    PSU
    EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

    With no video card I think this supply should be good enough and allow for future expansion.

     

     

    Budget
    $2000 - $2500

     

    Goals
    1 VM - Windows 10
    Docker - Plex (possilbly some others)

     

    Other Parts
    Already have a LG UH12NS40 16x Internal Blu-Ray Reader that I plan on adding to it

    Old PC has the following drives:

    • 4 TB WD Green
    • 1 TB WD Green
    • 1 TB WD Green

     

    All input will be greatly appreciated.

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