2014-04-08, 19:01
Hey guys,
Currently I'm using an ATV2 with XBMC as my media center. The problem is that because I have a huge library (+1000movies / +150 tvshows), XBMC is getting really REALLY slow and it freezes a lot.
So I've decided to upgrade and build my own htpc or buy an Intel NUC due it's small footprint. After checking prices I believe that an Intel NUC would be within the same price range and a good custom pc, now, I'm not sure about which NUC to purchase, I've been looking at the i3 4010 (HD 4000) and i5 4250 (HD 5000).
Does it really make a huge difference the i5 performance? Is it worth the extra $100?
I do want a high performance XBMC setup, I want to install a fancy heavy skin and keep increasing my library, but, again, my only comparison is the small ATV2.
TIA
-- EDIT --
Actually, nevermind, just found the good thread here: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=176718
Currently I'm using an ATV2 with XBMC as my media center. The problem is that because I have a huge library (+1000movies / +150 tvshows), XBMC is getting really REALLY slow and it freezes a lot.
So I've decided to upgrade and build my own htpc or buy an Intel NUC due it's small footprint. After checking prices I believe that an Intel NUC would be within the same price range and a good custom pc, now, I'm not sure about which NUC to purchase, I've been looking at the i3 4010 (HD 4000) and i5 4250 (HD 5000).
Does it really make a huge difference the i5 performance? Is it worth the extra $100?
I do want a high performance XBMC setup, I want to install a fancy heavy skin and keep increasing my library, but, again, my only comparison is the small ATV2.
TIA
-- EDIT --
Actually, nevermind, just found the good thread here: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=176718