2013-12-02, 19:48
Hello Friends,
I was hoping some of you could recommend a cpu for what I want to setup.
I want to build an htpc strictly for live tv and pvr usage. I want to keep the price as modest as possible. I already picked up a NAS enclousre and an ssd from the weekend sales. While I was going to go with a Zotac ID12, I think I want to move my PCIe 4 tuner Ceton card into this build.
So this machine needs to be able handling recording four shows at once. With up two 3 extenders running at once. It should work for both XBMC and Winodws Media Center.
On my current system I run a Phenom II x4 840 with 8GB. But this is also my work station. I want to isolate the media server from my workstation as it has proven to sometimes be a headache when there is a problem. I am looking for something that will be able to be run in a small case, stay cool and is energy efficient and quiet. Of course it has to be to handle my needs for a media center pc. I don't play games.
I was hoping some of you could recommend a cpu for what I want to setup.
I want to build an htpc strictly for live tv and pvr usage. I want to keep the price as modest as possible. I already picked up a NAS enclousre and an ssd from the weekend sales. While I was going to go with a Zotac ID12, I think I want to move my PCIe 4 tuner Ceton card into this build.
So this machine needs to be able handling recording four shows at once. With up two 3 extenders running at once. It should work for both XBMC and Winodws Media Center.
On my current system I run a Phenom II x4 840 with 8GB. But this is also my work station. I want to isolate the media server from my workstation as it has proven to sometimes be a headache when there is a problem. I am looking for something that will be able to be run in a small case, stay cool and is energy efficient and quiet. Of course it has to be to handle my needs for a media center pc. I don't play games.