03-03-2023, 01:14 PM
You will need Celeron-based box such as not yet released ds423+ or an existing DS420+/ ds220+. Plex is a quite demanding app. You may need to use DS Video app for remote streaming. Or consider Qnap i5 based NAS for 4k transcoding.
In terms of the drives, the WD Red Pro 4TB drives are a good choice, as they are designed specifically for use in NAS devices and provide excellent reliability and performance. While they may not be officially supported by Synology, many users have reported successful use with these drives.
It's worth noting that while the lack of an iGPU on the new Ryzen R1600 may be a concern for some users, it's not likely to be a significant issue for your intended use case. The main benefit of an iGPU is for transcoding video for streaming, which it sounds like you won't be doing much of.
In terms of the drives, the WD Red Pro 4TB drives are a good choice, as they are designed specifically for use in NAS devices and provide excellent reliability and performance. While they may not be officially supported by Synology, many users have reported successful use with these drives.
It's worth noting that while the lack of an iGPU on the new Ryzen R1600 may be a concern for some users, it's not likely to be a significant issue for your intended use case. The main benefit of an iGPU is for transcoding video for streaming, which it sounds like you won't be doing much of.