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Hi. For years now, an old PC have been used for streaming and watching movies on an 2012 something Samsung 1080p Tv trough a reciever. New 4k TV, and the PC needs replacing as it can't handle and output 4k. What NAS can replace the PC and output 4k movies to my new tv via HDMI, and also run a Plex server to access my movies outside home and ofc have space and back up important files, possibly syncing with a cloud service as extra security. Was looking at Qnap TS-664-4G, but I don't know if this is the best option. Thanks for lots of good information on this site :-D
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When it comes to replacing your old PC for streaming 4K movies to your new TV and running a Plex server, there are several NAS options that can meet your needs. Any NAS can easily stream 4K movies to a 4K TV locally without any hassle. However, if you also want to access your 4K movies remotely via Plex, you will need a Plex Pass subscription. In some cases, you might even require a NAS with an i5 processor or GPU compatibility, such as the TVS-674, to ensure smooth remote streaming of 4K content. Nonetheless, the QNAP TS-664-4G that you mentioned is a solid choice overall, offering the necessary capabilities to handle 4K output, serve as a Plex server, store and back up important files, and potentially synchronize with a cloud service for added security. It's always a good idea to consider the specific requirements and features that align with your usage scenario when choosing the best NAS for your needs.
