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DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

This is the way to go. I got one second hand for $70. It already had the 16gb ram upgrade. The 7th gen Intel processor handles Jellyfin encoding without a problem even though it’s an old i3. Gigabit ethernet, WiFi, NMVe slot, and sips power.

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SolOrion@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
This is a fantastic idea, thanks. I’ve been intending to set up a media server for awhile now.

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- DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  If you’re doing any work with serving video, make sure to get one with a 7th gen Intel chip. The QSV (hardware decode) supports much more than the 6th. They seem to be pretty common second hand, I think they were used for a lot of businesses and schools.
  
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  - SolOrion@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Ah, good advice. Thanks! The first one I spotted had an i5-7500T in it, so I don’t think 7th gen ones will be all that rare.
    
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