Gpu-Passthrough

Replacing a Discrete GPU with Intel iGPU for Jellyfin Transcoding

I migrated Jellyfin from an AMD RX 570 to the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated into the host CPU. The result: 4 simultaneous HEVC transcodes at ~10% CPU each, with a ~105-135W power reduction. Why Switch The AMD RX 570 was overkill for transcoding. It pulled 50-70W at idle and 120-150W under load — running 24/7 in a media server that mostly handles a few streams at a time. The Intel iGPU built into the i5-7500 has Quick Sync Video, which is purpose-built for exactly this workload. ...

Two Kids, One Server: Building a Dual-GPU Gaming Setup on Proxmox

The Problem My two boys each had their own gaming PC. Two towers, two sets of peripherals, two machines to maintain, update, and troubleshoot. When I started consolidating everything into a Proxmox homelab, it seemed wasteful to keep two standalone gaming rigs around. The plan: one host, two GPUs, two Windows VMs. Each boy gets a dedicated GPU, their own monitor, keyboard, and mouse. They can game simultaneously without knowing they’re on virtual machines. ...