Cheap media stream server

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UT-Jackal

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I know this has been discussed a lot, but i was just wondering what processor and ram i could throw on a 780g mobo for a good media server that would stream bluray iso's.

Thanks =]
 
The cheapest there is if you are only going to be using the machine to stream across a network. If you're going to be using the computer to watch them then a low-end x2 and 2gb of ram.
 
If you are just using it to stream, you can get away with very little. My server consists of an old T2500 CoreDuo that hardly goes above 10% usage streaming 1080p video all over my house.
 
i am currently using a 3400+ 939 with 512 ddr(wont use any more for some reason) running WHS. I stream recorded tv off that to my htpc fine.
 
If you already have the board then go pickup a BE-2300 from Newegg for $40 and a 2gb kit of ram for about $20 since its so darn cheap. That way if you ever need another blu-ray capable HTPC then you can just move it to the new location.
 
criccio: what do you use as the streaming server? I'm in the process of putting one together, but don't know what software I need aside from Windows Server 2008. Thanks and please reply! :)
 
Just Windows using standard SMB shares. I point my HTPC's and Popcorn hours to the SMB shares and can stream no problem. I'm using Windows Home Server but that doesn't change anything.

Server 08 is a bit overkill for a file server but whatever works.
 
If you're going to stream to a PS3 or anything the needs to transcode the video, you will need to extra muscle. Newegg has the Phenom 9600 (2.3ghz x 4) for $85.
 
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