[Question] Minumum cpu for streaming (1 Viewer)

[skoka123]

Hi,

I too have this problem and would like to know the solution. So, what is the minimum system requirement in terms of CPU, Video Card/GPU & RAM? Right now for me aMPDroid is a glorified remote control. Streaming just does not work for more than 10 seconds.

 

[Bruin14]

do you use a external player eq mxplayer?
I'am using a intel core2. With this config video can not be higher dan 720p or sd tv

 

[skoka123]

Yes. I am using mxplayer and dice. I have the same problem with both. I am afraid my system specs are a little too dated (Year 2007). My HTPC specs are as follows:

OS: Windows 7 32 bit
Windows Experience Index 3.3
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.00 GHz
RAM: DDR2 2.00 GB (1.75 GB Usable) - due on-board graphics
Motherboard: AMD 690G Chipset - Asus M2A-VM
Graphics: On Board ATI Radeon X1250

In case the problem is the HTPC specs would something like this work OK for streaming up to 2 devices?

Motherboard: Jetway HA06
Processor: AMD Quad Core X4 920
Would adding a Radeon HD 6670 make any difference? If so, how?

 

[Bruin14]

depends on what you are trying to stream. your current config should be able to stream a normal dvd mpeg file. Streaming should not stop. Are there any errors in the mpextended log?

 

[pünktchen]

Yes. I am using mxplayer and dice. I have the same problem with both. I am afraid my system specs are a little too dated (Year 2007). My HTPC specs are as follows:

OS: Windows 7 32 bit
Windows Experience Index 3.3
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.00 GHz
RAM: DDR2 2.00 GB (1.75 GB Usable) - due on-board graphics
Motherboard: AMD 690G Chipset - Asus M2A-VM
Graphics: On Board ATI Radeon X1250

In case the problem is the HTPC specs would something like this work OK for streaming up to 2 devices?

Motherboard: Jetway HA06
Processor: AMD Quad Core X4 920
Would adding a Radeon HD 6670 make any difference? If so, how?

If you have this cpu in store just try it. But don't buy this outdated Phenom with a TDP of 125 watt. Would buy a AMD FX 8120 - has the same TDP but theoretically 8 cores +turbo mode. This should be enough for more than one stream of HD conent in best quality. Or watch out for an Intel i7.
Graphics makes nearly no difference...

 

[skoka123]

If you have this cpu in store just try it. But don't buy this outdated Phenom with a TDP of 125 watt. Would buy a AMD FX 8120 - has the same TDP but theoretically 8 cores +turbo mode. This should be enough for more than one stream of HD conent in best quality. Or watch out for an Intel i7.
Graphics makes nearly no difference...

I can get these outdated MB & CPU at a cheap rate from a sale thread on an Indian tech forum. So, I really should not worry about graphics. Any IGP should be good enough, right? It is the CPU power that matters.

Is there a thumb rule for CPU power for the following.

Streaming Live HD using Colossus Capture Card. --> What should be the ideal bitrate set on the capture card? Currently it is at 50% quality.
HD Video Content (recorded or movie)
SD Video Content

Bruin14: Please find attached the MPExtended Logs.

 

[pünktchen]

Can't say anything to your capture card. Sorry.
But the "new" Phenom CPU... Buy cheap, pay dearly ;-)
And please do your testing in really good wlan and not over 3G/HSDPA.

 

[skoka123]

Can't say anything to your capture card. Sorry.
But the "new" Phenom CPU... Buy cheap, pay dearly ;-)
And please do your testing in really good wlan and not over 3G/HSDPA.

Did the testing on WLAN as well. Similar results except that RTSP stream is working but it is still has some stuttering issues.

 

[Lyfesaver74]

FYI.... I am running a i3-2100 on my server with onboard video. My friends and I did a nice stress test. That CPU is handling 4 streams without missing a beat. The 5th stream worked as well, but took a LONG time to start. The 6th stream in the test never happened.

Hope this info helps in some way.

 

[skoka123]

FYI.... I am running a i3-2100 on my server with onboard video. My friends and I did a nice stress test. That CPU is handling 4 streams without missing a beat. The 5th stream worked as well, but took a LONG time to start. The 6th stream in the test never happened.

Hope this info helps in some way.

Thanks a lot. I guess AMD A8-3870 should be good enough then.