Dell R530 Nvidia GPU
I've got a Dell R530 and I'd like to add a Nvidia GPU for Plex transcoding. Any recommendations? Special cables etc... I'll need?
Posted Dec 25, 2019, 6:57 PM UTC
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I've got a Dell R530 and I'd like to add a Nvidia GPU for Plex transcoding. Any recommendations? Special cables etc... I'll need?
Posted Dec 25, 2019, 6:57 PM UTC
I don't have an R530, but I have a GTX1050 in my R520. Doesn't need any extra power cords or anything, I think that's the main requirement. Handles plex transcoding nicely. Basically just make sure the form factor fits in your case, then search around. There are half-height/half-length GTX1050's out there if you need to squeeze it into some tighter spot, but a full height/half length card should fit in an R5?0 chassis. I've got a FH/HL card in mine.
e: I went with a GTX1050 because of price at the time, not sure if there are more powerful cards out there that can run without the extra power.
The 1050 Ti and 1650 both work without external power. The 10 series have a similar encoder to the 1650 though. The rest of the 16 and 20 series have a newer encoder that supports HEVC B-frames.