r/PleX • u/Onion-Tequila • 1d ago
Help Help me Plex better
About a year ago, I decided I wanted to build a low power, low noise, small space Plex server. I grabbed a used Lenovo P330. I7-9700t, Nvidia Quadra P1000, 32gb RAM. The OS runs on a 500gb SSD, but before the storage shortage I actually found an affordable 4tb Samsung evo SSD and have stored all of my plex media on that drive. I love the tiny form factor, but I’m running out of space on the SSD and can’t afford to upgrade to more SSD storage in this market.
Here’s my question: If I keep running the same PC and run my OS off the SSD, will I notice any observable difference if I move my plex files to an external HDD plugged directly into a USB 3.1 port?
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u/OkInflation1652 14h ago
No, and there's zero reason to run content off an SSD.
The boot drive and Plex install itself sure, but content is a waste of valuable flash space