r/PlexMedia

My hardware is pretty old and I can't upgrade the server anymore because of it. I'm pretty bummed, but it's time to build up a new one and this time with correct hardware - like a real raid array (I've been using two 8TB drives [shucked from WD Easystores] with no redundancy the entire time, which I know is the worst if a drive goes bad - I am in the IT field, so I understand server setups). I'm looking for suggestions on hardware that would support about 10 concurrent streams outside of my house.

The last time I looked at hardware was almost 10 years ago and Intel was the way to go over AMD because of how the processor worked, but I'm not sure it's the same now and I don't have a ton of time to get into the weeds like I used to because I'm a dad of two now.

I would like a dedicated server (unless I don't need it any more for high-quality external streams) and any suggestions/conversations would be a huge help as I dive back into building this server up again. As I am writing this, I looked up storage prices and they're astronomical now. I used to buy the WD Easy Stores from Best Buy, but that is now going to be 3/4 of the cost if not more.

I guess I'm just asking for resources to get me on the right track: where to search for storage, what processors are best for the plex server, if GPUs add anything to help streams, and anything else I might not be thinking about. Thanks in advance!

I was somewhat excited to see the new Plex interface, hoping they had finally fixed the audio sync issue that has plagued my Apple TVs. I have two Apple TV 4Ks connected to different TV brands, and both still have constant audio sync issues.

Nope. Still there.

What makes it even more frustrating is that Infuse can play the exact same content on the same Apple TVs without requiring me to adjust anything. So this clearly isn't an issue with the Apple TVs, TVs, or the media itself.

Here's how much time Plex has had to address an issue that has been brought up repeatedly in this subreddit for years:

Old Version: 8.45 - Released January 29, 2025

Days until new version: 596 days - Time: 1 year, 7 months, 19 days

New Version: 2026.18.0 - Released September 17, 2026

Then they released another update:

2026.19.1 - Released October 1, 2026

Days since 8.45: 610 days - Time: 1 year, 8 months, 2 days

So Plex has had 610 days between these versions, and this longstanding Apple TV audio sync problem still isn't fixed. Now Plex Pass Lifetime is a hefty $749.99 USD, yet they still can't get basic playback issues like this right.

At this point, it's pretty ridiculous.

Okay hopefully someone can help me with this, I have a server running on my PC it’s got a 5080 and a AMD 7700 plugged into Ethernet and currently the tv is also plugged into Ethernet I’ve tried WiFi too and sometimes I’ll play a high bitrate file around 60 mb with no issues other times I watch something with 15 mb bitrate and it buffers every 30 seconds I have tweaked so many settings and I can not narrow down the issue to fix it honestly don’t know where to go from here any ideas would be very much appreciated

I tried the 32400 port forwarding steps and I think I did it right but I'm not sure. Is this step for when the server is located on my network because that's not the case here? I'm using a Roku ultra with the Plex app. No issues logging in but I can't access the server (it actually worked for the first couple days but not since then). I can't access it on my phone either as long as I'm on my wifi so it definitely seems to be a router issue.

I desperately need help in setting up plex. I've been trying to get plex to function properly for the past few days to no avail. While it functions locally, I can't seem to get it to work outside my network despite plex saying it should.

With my current setup I have all my media located on an external hard drive connected to my PC. My PC is connected to a TP-Link AC1900 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE550 via an ethernet cable.

when connected to my internet via an ethernet cable I am unable to setup port forwarding. I have spectrum internet and when I got to myspectrum and go to my router's port forwarding tab i can find my computer's IP to set up port forwarding.

On the port forwarding list I do see two TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender AC1900, however neither of them have IPs associated with them.

If I bypass the extender and connected directly to my router via Wi-Fi, not only do I have slower speeds but Plex still doesn't work outside my network.

All I want to do is when I am home, be able to plug in my external hard drive, startup plex, and it works on any device I want.

Hi all Please can someone send me an invite me on plex. Im looking to watch movies and series from 2010 upwards. Comedy,Action, Adventure,Romance. Im new on plex. I currently have netflix and watched most of the stuff on there.

Im currently sharing my Phone to Tv to watch from streaming sites, while scrolling through Tv apps I found Plex Im hoping this will solve my battery drainage from screen sharing.

Please help

Many Thanks

username shelly255

I've been building Foyer, an Android app for Plex,. It been in the works for a few months and currently it's in closed testing on Google Play. I'm looking for people who use Plex day to day and will tell me honestly what's broken, confusing or missing.

What it does so far:

• Movies, TV and music from your server
• Live TV with a guide grid, if you run a DVR
• Downloads for offline
• Continue Watching that updates the second you stop something
• Seerr requests built in, including requesting just the seasons you're missing
• Picture-in-picture, skip intro/credits, subtitle search and styling
• A home screen music widget

What I'm after: anything that doesn't work the way you'd expect, things the official app does that this doesn't, and anything that annoys you. Small stuff counts. I've been turning reports around fast, often the same week.

Everyone who tests gets Pro free when it launches.

To join: If you're interested, DM me the Gmail you use on the Play Store and I'll add you and send the link. I'm keeping it limited so I can keep up with feedback.

It's unofficial and not affiliated with Plex.

I looked through the rules and it didn't say that I can't post looking for testers. If I am not supposed to, please let me know and I can take down my post. Thanks all!!