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Question about encoding video (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just set up my first Plex server and found that I have to convert all of my totally legally obtained MKVs to MP4s to run on Plex.

Right now I'm encoding them with HandBrake and it's taking ~30 mins per file and using 100% of my CPUs capacity (running around 80 degrees C).

Is this how most of you guys do it? or am I missing something? I'm concerned about hurting the lifespan of my CPU. Would using my GPU to encode be a better option?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You've already gotten some solid advice on encoding and temperatures. If you aren't tied to Plex, I might suggest Gerbera though. I can stream MKV movies just fine on my video devices via DLNA/UPNP.

https://gerbera.io/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm having a lot of problems with Plex actually and their forum staff are kinda rude, so I was already thinking about finding another software. <3