Hi all, I am new here so feel free to point out any errors in conduct etc.
I am looking to become less reliant on running an iMac 27" 24/7 for my media requirements. This has led me to look into a dedicated media server to provide my Minecraft server and Plex media server.
I am looking for advice on what sort of CPU and motherboard would be required to make this run effectively. The part of the Plex requirement that concerns me is transcoding 1080p to my iPad and iPhone which isn't the primary use of it, it is a nice extra.
Keeping the build as cheap as possible would be nice but I am willing to spend the extra to achieve the result.
Currently I have been considering an i5-2500k with an as yet undecided motherboard. Is this what is required or can I get away with something cheaper like an i3-2100 or AMD A6 based set up or even something like an M1 Hudson or Atom D525 based board?
Cheers
I am looking to become less reliant on running an iMac 27" 24/7 for my media requirements. This has led me to look into a dedicated media server to provide my Minecraft server and Plex media server.
I am looking for advice on what sort of CPU and motherboard would be required to make this run effectively. The part of the Plex requirement that concerns me is transcoding 1080p to my iPad and iPhone which isn't the primary use of it, it is a nice extra.
Keeping the build as cheap as possible would be nice but I am willing to spend the extra to achieve the result.
Currently I have been considering an i5-2500k with an as yet undecided motherboard. Is this what is required or can I get away with something cheaper like an i3-2100 or AMD A6 based set up or even something like an M1 Hudson or Atom D525 based board?
Cheers