Posted July 22, 2017 I have a xeon x3430 (2.4ghz, 4 core) ready to go, but will it be enough to run a few streams at once? I imagine it would, or should i step up and buy a new system with slightly more powerful specs? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/810926-cpu-for-freenas/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 22, 2017 It should be fine Im mostly on discord now and you can find me on my profile My Build: Xeon 2630L V, RX 560 2gb, 8gb ddr4 1866, EVGA 450BV My Laptop #1: i3-5020U, 8gb of DDR3, Intel HD 5500 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/810926-cpu-for-freenas/#findComment-10179611 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 22, 2017 Depends on what you need. If you want a file server, go with a Pentium of recent years. If you want transcoding support for Plex or whatever else, go with a quad-core. X3430 is a good all-round choice. Cor Caeruleus Reborn v6 Spoiler CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Extreme4 Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 2x8GB 3200/14 Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: EVGA - 970 SSC ACX (1080 is in RMA) Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 750W with CableMod blue/black Pro Series Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit and Linux Mint Serena Keyboard: Logitech - G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset Speakers: Logitech - Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/810926-cpu-for-freenas/#findComment-10179631 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 22, 2017 Author alright, cool, its just going to be for a media server, so mostly transcoding Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/810926-cpu-for-freenas/#findComment-10179635 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 22, 2017 Just now, radmanhs said: alright, cool, its just going to be for a media server, so mostly transcoding You could convert your files that your plex can direct play or direct stream it, it will allow more stream at the same time and less stress on CPU. Magical Pineapples
