New cpu for plex server

[opstrat]

so after trying to run my plex server library from an old core 2 due e6550 it didnt go well.

could transcode any file i gave it.

looking at either a an amd a4-5300 or an intel Celeron G1610

which would be better for the job?

 

[flame696]

Either should be fine im using my HP NL54 microserver for my plex server

 

[slinky malinky]

I use a E8400 3.0GHz Core 2 for my Plex and it transcodes with no issues whatsoever. Are you sure there is not some other issue?

 

[zoomee]

Thought the minimum spec for plex 1080p decoding is a core 2 1.8ghz (dual core), no?

 

[pepp77]

Either should be fine im using my HP NL54 microserver for my plex server

I use this too. 99% of files are just streamed across the local network so not an issue, but I have also been able to transcode a 1080p file with no issues.

 

[Steveocee]

Either should be fine im using my HP NL54 microserver for my plex server

+1

I too do this.

 

[Flying_Hellfish]

I ran a Celeron as my Plex server for 18 months, CPU hits 100% on transcode which did occasionally cause issues, but generally fine.

Upgraded to an i3 and it is now perfect - maybe even a little overkill. From what I gather it does like to use multiple cores, so it's a balancing act.

Worth testing all CPU options with advanced settings first (try 'Make my CPU hurt')?

 

[badcompany]

Q9550 here works like a dream.