[kdnoel]

That box is fine, the problem is the OS. Windows 8.1 is simply not an acceptable Media Center OS for this stuff. It is Windows 7 64bit, Linux or bust.

Thank you. I'm surprised to read that, but it seems to run everything just fine (I just like tweaking things and making them that much better and smoother if I can). Although I'm a Kodi n00b and have only used Kodi on Win 8.1 and an Android tablet.

Stick with the Q190.
Not any gain with either you mention.

Thanks. Would the gain on any other device be that much better and worth jumping the Win 8.1 ship?

I'd wait until the end of the year for Windows 10 if you want to stick with Windows. A nuc with a fast processor will be a gain but it'll cost you.

The Q190 with an ssd is hard to beat since you own it.
What don't you like? It's more than enough for KODI and is stable.