Hi everyone,
I am working on deciding what to put in my new HTCP that I want to build. It's function will be to do run Hulu/Netflix, probaby using Boxee or Zinc. Also to play Blu-Ray sometimes, but mainly streaming.
My initial spec are as follows:
Zotac GF9300-I-E (available early 2010)
Thinking of one of these processors:
>> Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9300 (6M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 (6M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E7600 (3M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Celeron® Processor E3200 (1M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
4GB, 2 x 2GB Dual Channel Memory
30GB OCZ Solid State Drive - Running Win7 as a single purpose box to stream video and play Blu-Ray only. I will not record. To save on some funds, I am willing to look at other options, but want the speed for fast bootup.
LiteOn Blu-Ray Player
Case of cause
My main question is where can I save of cost but still get the best performance for my streaming box. As for CPU's which should be my chief concern with CPU's: Core, speed or cache?
The drive does not have to be too big, but I want a fast drive. I can get my OS and apps onto 30 GIG or so easily, since it will be a single purpose streaming box (and play Blu-ray sometimes). Need to play HD well.
Memory: 4 or 2 gig?
Sincerely,
J
I am working on deciding what to put in my new HTCP that I want to build. It's function will be to do run Hulu/Netflix, probaby using Boxee or Zinc. Also to play Blu-Ray sometimes, but mainly streaming.
My initial spec are as follows:
Zotac GF9300-I-E (available early 2010)
Thinking of one of these processors:
>> Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9300 (6M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 (6M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E7600 (3M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
>> Intel® Celeron® Processor E3200 (1M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
4GB, 2 x 2GB Dual Channel Memory
30GB OCZ Solid State Drive - Running Win7 as a single purpose box to stream video and play Blu-Ray only. I will not record. To save on some funds, I am willing to look at other options, but want the speed for fast bootup.
LiteOn Blu-Ray Player
Case of cause
My main question is where can I save of cost but still get the best performance for my streaming box. As for CPU's which should be my chief concern with CPU's: Core, speed or cache?
The drive does not have to be too big, but I want a fast drive. I can get my OS and apps onto 30 GIG or so easily, since it will be a single purpose streaming box (and play Blu-ray sometimes). Need to play HD well.
Memory: 4 or 2 gig?
Sincerely,
J