GPU for the HP MicroServer

[saajan4u 79]

Hi All

 

I got my hands on a very good condition HP micro server.

I am planning to user Windows server 2019 on it as i am confident administering that.

 

I know the micro-server CPU is very dated and will struggle to do the basic trans-coding., So heres my question, Can i stick a graphics card to tell emby to use that for trans-code?

 

also, budget is tight, so what would be the cheapest graphics card i get away with 4k. most likely to be an eBay job

 

there wont be more than 2 stream ever.

 

thanks in advance

[Guest asrequested]

Probably a GTX 1050

[saajan4u 79]

@doofus 

thanks for your reply.

 

this?

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zotac-GeForce-GTX-1050-Mini-GeForce-GTX-1050-2GB-GDDR5/283540341714?hash=item42045243d2:g:jIgAAOSw1fZdIcpR

[Guest asrequested]

That should work. Just make sure it's got enough cooling. It'll get hot when transcoding.

[CBers 7063]

Depends which HP MICROSERVER it is.

 

I don't think it would fit an N36L/N54L.

[saajan4u 79]

Depends which HP MICROSERVER it is.

 

I don't think it would fit an N36L/N54L.

I do have this.. wont the low profile mode fit? if not can you recommend anything else perhaps? 

[CBers 7063]

Not sure if it's worth it to be honest.

 

I have friends and family who have the N36L and they are able to Direct Play everything.

 

I'd also install Windows 10 instead of Server 2019, as you don't need a server OS for Emby.