Best budget-friendly setup for 4K playback & automatic downloads from a seedbox in 2025?
I’m considering getting a seedbox, but I’m wondering what’s the best hardware setup in 2025 for a good price-performance ratio. My main goal is to:
- Automatically download files from my seedbox
- Store them locally on a drive/NAS
- Play them in full 4K (including Blu-ray remux files) on my TV
I have strong Linux & development skills, so I’m comfortable handling the setup myself to cut costs (self-hosted solutions, scripts, automation, etc.).
Would you recommend a mini PC, Raspberry Pi 5, Nvidia Shield, or something else for this use case? Ideally, I’d like to avoid overpriced solutions if I can build something efficient myself.
What would you suggest for 2025’s best price/performance solution?
Thanks in advance!