G'day! I am looking to build a jellyfin server with the arrs through docker. Any advice is welcome.

I want to use quicksync and have expandable storage. An SSD cache would be nice too. Not fussed about back ups for this media as important files I have backed up 321. I can't afford a Synology Nas. I already have a bunch of SATA HDD's with media on them that I would like to utilise in this build.

I was thinking of some type of hard drive bay and an Optiplex/Thinkcentre?

Question is, how does the PC and the hard drive bay connect? Do I need any other hardware? Am I even on the right path here? Go easy on me, I'm new to this and on a budget. Thanking you all and here's to cutting the cord!

  • @SchizoDenji@lemm.eeEnglish
    2•9 months ago

    Go for 12th Gen Intel cpus. You can get a simple atx cabinet wirh good airflow and install a few fans to cool the hard drives. SSD is useful for cache and OS but that's it, so 512GB is fine for it but you can also get 1TB for future proofing.

    • baconsangaOPEnglish
      1•9 months ago

      What's the benefit of 12th gen? Over say 9th or 10th? I need weigh up if It's worth saving up for as it's a little out of my budget right now. Most I'll be running is 2-3 1080p streams at home.