HTPC Build For Plex

Kuuwahi

Kuuwahi

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I am looking to build a HTPC to run Plex and act as a Plex Server.

The HTPC Will connect to my 5.1 surround sound via HDMI.

Issue is router is in the studio so I was thinking a Mains power line (That carries Ethernet through mains) as I don't think WiFi will give a stable enough connection.

Intel or AMD, either is fine.

Storage will be SSD for OS, Plex and HDDs for Media.

Unsure on what components I should buy as I'm used to building for Game Development or Gaming.

This is the Build so far

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £317.78
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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Any information and Advise is greatly appreciated.
 
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Cant really see anything wrong with it.

I do like that ML03 case

I wonder if one of the integrated atom boards would be powerful enough? Would be cheaper than that pentium I think.
 
Good build and 2nd case be better if you not having a dedicated graphics card, however if you plan to stream 1080 I would question the Intel graphics as mine has hd4400 and just about runs 1080 movies, you would want skylake ideally for Intel wise otherwise any A8-A10 APU system should do it fine.
 
ExoMale said:
Good build and 2nd case be better if you not having a dedicated graphics card, however if you plan to stream 1080 I would question the Intel graphics as mine has hd4400 and just about runs 1080 movies, you would want skylake ideally for Intel wise otherwise any A8-A10 APU system should do it fine.
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The HTPC will be running 1080p Films however it will not host them and will only be pulling them from a server which is more than powerful enough to stream.

Would the Processor not be able to do this effectively ?

I will look into AMD alternatives now.
 
With this said, I'm thinking of making the HTPC The server.

Will do some jiggery pokery with the current build and see what I can come up with.
 
Im on the pentium machine now and it is completely unplayable trying to play my 1080p gameplay footage recorded from fraps...
 
LewisRaz said:
Im on the pentium machine now and it is completely unplayable trying to play my 1080p gameplay footage recorded from fraps...
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Brilliant, Thanks for testing that for me, I really appreciate it.

I have updated my original post with a new idea as The HTPC will also now act as the server.
 
 
Hey,

that's a nice build for plex. I would have gone with something similar. The thing is if you are pulling it directly from a server, why don't you just get an android box? You can get an amazon firetv or better an Nvidia Shield. Install SPMC and it will play everything (including 4k). Best of all it will use a lot less power and be in an interface designed for tv.

I currently use a lowly firestick (not as good) but it plays 1080 x264 with ease. I have some 25-30gig rips playing over wireless. The nvidia shield has gigabit ethernet and will work with your amp. All at a fraction of the cost.

Good luck either way.
 
Kuuwahi said:
What would you say to this build as a HTPC Plex Server and Client

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £317.78
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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That's fine.

Just to let you know I have a Celeron G1820 in my Plex server and it streams everything fine.
 
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