re: Best way to rip and view large Blu-ray collection via a media controller

Some good info in here. I repurposed an old dell (circa 2012) that I use for my Plex server. Only have Plex Media Sever, Deluge, MCE Buddy, AnyDesk, and PowerPanel running on it. I use PlexPass to record OTA and IPtorrents to fill in the gaps. Like others said, try to stick with freeleech torrents to keep your ratio up. With the old PC I'm using, I only really have issues when Plex tries to convert the resolution instead of playing the native format (ie converting from 4K down to 1080). I've found most players have an option to play full resolution when at 'home'.

Edit to add: PC I'm using is an old Dell Precision T3600. Also added the YaRSS2 plugin on Deluge. That scrapes IPtorrents for new episodes of series I have configured. Once everything is setup, just run the occasional update.