TheWoo
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FreeNAS Version#: 11.2-U5
Plex Server Version#: 1.16.5.1554
I run the latest Plex Server on FreeNAS, which is using an ASRock E3C226D2I motherboard with Intel Core i3-4370 | (CPUBenchmarknet) | (CPUMonkey), 16 GB RAM and 6 pcs. WD Blue 5 TB HDDs. Booting from SanDisk 32 GB USB-Stick (with backup stick).
My problem is that 1080p playback on an Apple TV 4 (non 4K; attached via 100 Mbit Ethernet) sometimes stutters with direct playback or with transcoding at high datarates.
I'm looking for suggestions for a better, faster, energy efficient CPU, which fits the FCLGA1150 socket in my above motherboard and provides the biggest bang for the buck. I'm looking at low-cost, not high-end.
Ideas? Or tip which specific spec to look for when checking benchmarks?
I get crazy over the fact that there are approx. 40 different models of each i3/i5/i7 in each generation. Holy shit, which one to pick!?
Plex Server Version#: 1.16.5.1554
I run the latest Plex Server on FreeNAS, which is using an ASRock E3C226D2I motherboard with Intel Core i3-4370 | (CPUBenchmarknet) | (CPUMonkey), 16 GB RAM and 6 pcs. WD Blue 5 TB HDDs. Booting from SanDisk 32 GB USB-Stick (with backup stick).
My problem is that 1080p playback on an Apple TV 4 (non 4K; attached via 100 Mbit Ethernet) sometimes stutters with direct playback or with transcoding at high datarates.
I'm looking for suggestions for a better, faster, energy efficient CPU, which fits the FCLGA1150 socket in my above motherboard and provides the biggest bang for the buck. I'm looking at low-cost, not high-end.
Ideas? Or tip which specific spec to look for when checking benchmarks?
I get crazy over the fact that there are approx. 40 different models of each i3/i5/i7 in each generation. Holy shit, which one to pick!?
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