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Must my Jellyfin server be able to transcode AV1 videos? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by barnaclebill@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm planning a NAS/media server build for general centralized storage + Jellyfin to stream my media library, which consists of a mix of AVC, HEVC, and AV1 encoded videos. I'll be watching on various devices, primarily on the living room TV w/ a Chromecast. The Chromecast is capable of playing AV1 videos (I know this b/c it says "direct playing" in the Jellyfin media info panel on my current setup).

Given that my Chromecast is capable of direct playing AV1 encodes, when I source the parts for my new server build, does my new server also need to be capable of AV1 transcoding or does this capability only matter if the client device doesn't support AV1 video? I ask because I'll possibly source my build from used parts, and the answer to this question may impact which generation Intel processors I focus on. I'm currently focusing on 12th gen i5-12400 b/c it has QSV capabilities and supports AV1, but if AV1 support isn't needed for my server, then I may look for older gens to save a few bucks. Thank you!

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[–] curbstickle@anarchist.nexus 18 points 9 months ago (8 children)

Only an impact if the client device doesnt support av1. Then it needs to transcode.

The "various devices" you mention are your potential pitfalls here.

[–] barnaclebill@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 9 months ago (7 children)

I'll double check my various devices' specs before I move forward. Thanks for confirming that.

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Consider any future clients you might have or if you decide to share with other people the clients they have. I personally think it's worth spending a few extra bucks now to ensure compatibility in the future.

[–] barnaclebill@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Good point, and I agree - after reading all the responses, I'm leaning toward spending the few extra bucks so that I don't have to fret all the potential scenarios that might require transcoding.

[–] hendrik@palaver.p3x.de 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Probably the safe bet. Though I think my 8th gen Intel does AV1 decode as well. But it's not hardware accelerated, so quite some cpu load and full hd is the limit, it can't do 4k or anything fancy. And definitely no realtime av1 encoding.

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