2024-06-11, 03:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 2024-06-11, 03:47 PM by Host-in-the-Shell. Edited 1 time in total.)
There's a few things to consider.
From my brief internet research, it mentions that the Acer Aspire XC-704 features a BGA 1170 processor socket; from what I understand, this means that the CPU is soldered. Unless you have the required soldering skills, any upgrade path for a nice CPU with an integrated video chip requires essentially upgrading everything else too. IF you would like to use that same device anyway, here are some ideas:
- Windows has dropped support for HDDs since I believe Windows 8. It requires an SSD since then. A lot of performance issues on Windows can happen due to that, so getting an SSD for the OS if you haven't one is a must.
- I'd upgrade for the minimum amount of 8GB ram recommended (which I also believe it's the maximum supported for that machine), as it will benefit the OS greatly, as well as Jellyfin.
- Consider Linux instead: Windows is definitely more taxing on this hardware. I have no idea what the compatibility of this device is with Linux, but if it does support something like Ubuntu or Debian, I think it would be worth switching over for the performance benefits that you need to squeeze out of this older hardware.
If it is imperative that you require better transcoding, then I would consider a different system. Some mini PCs out there are around an affordable price, with decent integrated chips that could handle transcoding much better. Or you could try and put together a cost effective build from the ground up according to your needs. What you probably want to target in this case is an Intel CPU for Quick Sync, for best bang for buck and the excellent transcoding capabilities of Intel.
From my brief internet research, it mentions that the Acer Aspire XC-704 features a BGA 1170 processor socket; from what I understand, this means that the CPU is soldered. Unless you have the required soldering skills, any upgrade path for a nice CPU with an integrated video chip requires essentially upgrading everything else too. IF you would like to use that same device anyway, here are some ideas:
- Windows has dropped support for HDDs since I believe Windows 8. It requires an SSD since then. A lot of performance issues on Windows can happen due to that, so getting an SSD for the OS if you haven't one is a must.
- I'd upgrade for the minimum amount of 8GB ram recommended (which I also believe it's the maximum supported for that machine), as it will benefit the OS greatly, as well as Jellyfin.
- Consider Linux instead: Windows is definitely more taxing on this hardware. I have no idea what the compatibility of this device is with Linux, but if it does support something like Ubuntu or Debian, I think it would be worth switching over for the performance benefits that you need to squeeze out of this older hardware.
If it is imperative that you require better transcoding, then I would consider a different system. Some mini PCs out there are around an affordable price, with decent integrated chips that could handle transcoding much better. Or you could try and put together a cost effective build from the ground up according to your needs. What you probably want to target in this case is an Intel CPU for Quick Sync, for best bang for buck and the excellent transcoding capabilities of Intel.
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