Comment on What really separates a PC from a server? Mainly the hardware, but I guess software too.
SolOrion@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks agoThis is a fantastic idea, thanks. I’ve been intending to set up a media server for awhile now.
Comment on What really separates a PC from a server? Mainly the hardware, but I guess software too.
SolOrion@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks agoThis is a fantastic idea, thanks. I’ve been intending to set up a media server for awhile now.
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.
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.