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FireworkFlare
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01-31-2016, 05:53 AM
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I'm searching for a tiny, portable media PC that can also work as a compact streaming box for home use. The ZBox Pico from Zotac fits the bill—it’s lightweight, quiet, includes a H.264 decoder, and comes with Windows pre-installed at a good price. However, when it comes to streaming in high quality, the ZBox tends to drop many frames, as noted by reviewers. Are there any other small, energy-efficient PCs that handle streaming well? I'm looking for something affordable and effective. Thanks!
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FireworkFlare
01-31-2016, 05:53 AM #1

I'm searching for a tiny, portable media PC that can also work as a compact streaming box for home use. The ZBox Pico from Zotac fits the bill—it’s lightweight, quiet, includes a H.264 decoder, and comes with Windows pre-installed at a good price. However, when it comes to streaming in high quality, the ZBox tends to drop many frames, as noted by reviewers. Are there any other small, energy-efficient PCs that handle streaming well? I'm looking for something affordable and effective. Thanks!

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AJallstar99
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02-02-2016, 07:19 PM
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The initial idea would likely be a Gigabyte Brix Gaming product.
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AJallstar99
02-02-2016, 07:19 PM #2

The initial idea would likely be a Gigabyte Brix Gaming product.

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Relo_273
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02-03-2016, 08:23 PM
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I stream using Steam with HW-acceleration on a Pentium G3258 and everything functions properly. You don’t require a costly CPU or a dedicated GPU for basic tasks like streaming.
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02-03-2016, 08:23 PM #3

I stream using Steam with HW-acceleration on a Pentium G3258 and everything functions properly. You don’t require a costly CPU or a dedicated GPU for basic tasks like streaming.

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02-05-2016, 03:48 PM
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Absolutely, creating your own small media setup using chips like the AMD 860K or Pentium G3258 can manage streaming effectively as long as your connection is strong.
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02-05-2016, 03:48 PM #4

Absolutely, creating your own small media setup using chips like the AMD 860K or Pentium G3258 can manage streaming effectively as long as your connection is strong.

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02-05-2016, 05:15 PM
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For a compact media PC, consider a slim laptop or a portable desktop with a decent processor and enough storage.
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02-05-2016, 05:15 PM #5

For a compact media PC, consider a slim laptop or a portable desktop with a decent processor and enough storage.

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