[mythtv-users] FE hardware: NUC or AMD FM1 platform?

[George Mari]

On 08/04/2014 02:45 PM, Tim Draper wrote:
>
> After my current atom330ion based FE has seemingly died with 
> intermittent NIC connectivity, i've decided it's time to look for a 
> more powerful replacement.
> While the ion was powerful enough for 1080p, it was just a little too 
> slow seeking and just the slight hint of delay through menus.
>
> I'm in two minds where to go for a replacement. the latest Intel NUC 
> sounds interesting, and recently read the latest version has fixed 
> 24fps rendering.
> The AMD AM1 platform seems to be a very interesting way togo as a 
> possible alternative. 25w TDP for the AMD Athlon 5150 (quad core 
> 1.6ghz, with AMD R3 graphics (HD8400 according to Phoronix). AM1 with 
> ITX board is about 1/3rd of the price of an i3 NUC once i get the 
> extra hardware priced in.
>
> the NUC size isn't much of a selling feature for me over ITX so either 
> is fine, 25w of the AMD won't be pricy on electricity either. 25w 
> shouldnt be hard to find a passive cooler either.
>
> Does anyone use these bits of hardware and can put their two pence in 
> with what performance will be like in an FE-only role?
>

I don't have personal experience with either one yet, but I did take 
note of the following positive experience  regarding VDPAU on the AMD 
platform:

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/569834#569834
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