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What scenarios does a home server need a GPU? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by [B] to c/main@selfhosted.forum
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I want to host security cameras and a plex server. Does this mean that my server needs a GPU? (Or would benefit from one). I heard plex does fine with just a CPU

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[–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

If you use a third party app that can play directly, like Infuse, or your CPU has Intel QuickSync, then you'll likely be fine. For security cameras unless you need any sort of facial recognition or object detection just a CPU will still be fine. If you need anything more advanced then a GPU is necessary

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