ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hello everyone, I'm here to ask you for your help in finding a mini PC to use emby server. Currently I use emby server on my Toshiba windows 10 I have 5 clients that use emby app Android or emby ps4 the 5 uses transcoding on some movie, here is my configuration : Motherboard: Intel pentium p6200 2.13 ghs cpu Graphics card: Intel HD Graphics Network card: Qualcomm atheros ar8152 pci-e Memory: 4GB Storage: 500 go itachi I would like to find a mini PC equivalent to my laptop or slightly more powerful. I found this mini PC I don't know if it will be enough : Beelink BT3Pro II Mini PC Have a good evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkss12 295 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 That miniPC uses an older Intel CPU. I have a miniPC using that CPU, but it would not make a good server. You will have to purchase a miniPC with a newer CPU, consequently more $$$$. BUTTT, if your clients, can play all your media codecs natively, AND you are not playing over the internet where transcoding is necessary, then any ** cheap ** hardware will work quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef 3745 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) That might be slightly under powered for an emby server. I once read that, at minimum, i5 processors will yield good results for emby. The Beelink looks like an okay client to stream to, just not sure if it would do justice for serving to as many clients as you have mentioned above. Edited June 18, 2019 by chef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 That miniPC uses an older Intel CPU. I have a miniPC using that CPU, but it would not make a good server. You will have to purchase a miniPC with a newer CPU, consequently more $$$$. BUTTT, if your clients, can play all your media codecs natively, AND you are not playing over the internet where transcoding is necessary, then any ** cheap ** hardware will work quite well. I am lucky to have a 1 gbps fiber connection so connection level I am not to worry, my current PC has a network card of 100mbs ( download speed 93mbps upload speed 98 mbps). My clients can't read all formats ( Samsung galaxy s8 and oppo f1s and honor 10 and fire TV) but with this current pc 4 clients uses transcoding and I'm no problem either on pc or at the client level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 That might be slightly under powered for an emby server. I once read that, at minimum, i5 processors will yield good results for emby. The Beelink looks like an okay client to stream to, just not sure if it would do justice for serving to as many clients as you have mentioned above. I have the raspberry pi 3 b+ but it is not enough that's why I ask you for a cheap model that will run emby with 6 clients ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 How much do you want to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 How much do you want to spend? Between $150 and $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 That's a bit of a squeeze. I've got a Beelink Gemini X45. I haven't tried it as a server, but the GPU should be able to handle a few transcodes. You want to look at 6th gen Intel or above. But those cheap boxes use mobile CPUs so it's going to be a bit of a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 You could try an Nvidia Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 That's a bit of a squeeze. I've got a Beelink Gemini X45. I haven't tried it as a server, but the GPU should be able to handle a few transcodes. You want to look at 6th gen Intel or above. But those cheap boxes use mobile CPUs so it's going to be a bit of a stretch.I understand you, but I don't want to put a lot of money in a mini PC when I see that my PC with low performance can manage emby and the 5 customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 You could try an Nvidia Shield. It's a good idea the nvidia shield I hadn't thought of it, I keep this idea in mind thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I'm not sure how many simultaneous transcodes the shield can do. You should probably read through that topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkss12 295 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 A little more than your price point, but can be used as a server AND client....... Not sure how many transcodes at one time. http://www.bee-link.com/portal.php?mod=view&aid=130 https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Beelink-L55-Intel-Core-I3-5005U-Windows-10-8GB-256GB-Mini-PC-416992.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANIS03 0 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 A little more than your price point, but can be used as a server AND client....... Not sure how many transcodes at one time. http://www.bee-link.com/portal.php?mod=view&aid=130 https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Beelink-L55-Intel-Core-I3-5005U-Windows-10-8GB-256GB-Mini-PC-416992.html Indeed it is a little above the price but good price for the configuration I keep all the suggestions in mind and wait for what other members are proposing. Thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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