Using FreeNAS only as a Plex server

[Mylex]

That's a shame, Plex can be very greedy at times.

I just want the lowest possible power CPU, which can transcode 4k hdr x265 for ONE user. (Ie: future proof Plex CPU, but 1 user ever)

Damned if I know what CPU that is

After my digging around I can say that easily. If you are running ,Linux Mac or windows you just need a 1050,1070 or 1080(1060 only seems to do 8bit, weird) and you can transcode 2 10bit hvec streams by hardware with Plex pass. Pulled my wife's 1080 and I can do 4 4k transcodes without any stuttering at all. Still going to use the optimize method for now. Hard drive or 1050, I would rather buy more storage.

 

[diskdiddler]

Sure but I'm a FreeNAs guy, I hate having my desktop always on for Plex.
Hence I want a beast CPU that can do it, no video card