So as I'm building up my HD media library and who knows how 4k will be handled for streaming in home, I've decided to upgrade my rig. My current rig direct plays fine but if I need to transcode it doesn't have enough umph. A little background about my needs.
1) Low TDP as it will be on 24/7.
2) Plex transcode 2 1080 streams or 1 4k stream.
3) Store media files, movies and pics.
4) 4 WD Reds max in a 2x2 mirror. I'm not needing a raid setup as I can always recreate my collection and have the pics stored offsite also.
5) mini itx mobo.
So I'm trying to decide between to paths.
1) Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5
Pros: ECC memory compatible, Lower TDP, can get used pretty cheap
Cons: More expensive mobo, headless
2) Intel Core i7 6700T https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-670...484319486&sr=8-3&keywords=intel+core+i7+6700T
Pros: Cheaper mobo, intergrated graphics
Cons: Higher TDP, non ECC, new more expensive
My main question besides which route should I go is, does using ECC memory give you any benefit if you're only using a mirror hdd setup?
1) Low TDP as it will be on 24/7.
2) Plex transcode 2 1080 streams or 1 4k stream.
3) Store media files, movies and pics.
4) 4 WD Reds max in a 2x2 mirror. I'm not needing a raid setup as I can always recreate my collection and have the pics stored offsite also.
5) mini itx mobo.
So I'm trying to decide between to paths.
1) Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5
Pros: ECC memory compatible, Lower TDP, can get used pretty cheap
Cons: More expensive mobo, headless
2) Intel Core i7 6700T https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-670...484319486&sr=8-3&keywords=intel+core+i7+6700T
Pros: Cheaper mobo, intergrated graphics
Cons: Higher TDP, non ECC, new more expensive
My main question besides which route should I go is, does using ECC memory give you any benefit if you're only using a mirror hdd setup?