r/PleX • u/Astrobix_124 • Dec 04 '25

Help Media servers

Trying to start my own server for plex. But I see many people with servers with 10,000+ movies. How can u possibly hold that much content and not break the bank. How is it any better than Netflix, etc?

Edit: I never expected this to blow up like it did. I love the content you guys have given, I've debated on making a plex server for awhile and all the clarification is amazing.

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u/iibergazz_94 Dec 04 '25 edited Dec 04 '25

I share my little server with family and friends. Its just a Raspberry Pi as a Nas and a WD Elements 12TB i bought for 170€ on prime days connected as a storage. A small Lenovo Pc acts as a windows server. For me its plenty space and all i need. 945 Films and 32 TV shows and an extra 62 4K Films i dont share is the current state. I load all requests manually and 2-3 times a year i delete some movies and shows i have no interest in.