Should I use my GPU (First NAS Build)

[SeaSlash]

Hi everyone,

 

This is my first NAS so I feel like a kid at Christmas.

 

I'm using my old gaming PC as my default.

 

Here are my specs:

• CPU: i7-6700k
• Motherboard: Asus Z170-A
• Ram: 32 GB (GSkill Ripshaws)
• Storage: WD Red 6TB NAS x5 (5400 RPM 6 GB/s 256MB cache) /// Samsung evo 970 500GB M.2 for cache drive
• PSU: Corsair RM750

 

I had two GTX 1070 (SLI) that I'm wondering if I should leave one of them in for transcoding and whatever else I might be able to use it for or get rid of them completely for power savings.

 

I'll be using my NAS for the following(so far):

 

• Plex (3-4 devices at once max, maybe 1 transcode at a time, was also thinking of maybe using the RAM to help with transcoding??)
• Business storage (word documents, PDF etc)
• Personal Storage (Backups, photos etc.)
• VPN for network traffic

 

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. I also welcome any tips/tricks for a first timer!

 

Thanks for your time.

Edited January 31, 2020 by SeaSlash

[testdasi]

The i7-6700k has iGPU that can be used for Plex transcoding. You should explore using that first before considering adding the GTX 1070.