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HTPC HTPC - 2021 alternatives

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by arachan, 7 Mar 2021.

  1. arachan

    arachan What's a Dremel?

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    Hi folks

    My (previously) trusty ITX box has unceremoniously died after ~10 years of chugging away. I'm in the process of trying to narrow down the faulted part but it really is time for an upgrade.

    I was running ubuntu server on it, and used it for:
    • torrent server
    • dlna network share for smart tvs / PLEX
    • minecraft server
    • general file storage and sharing (has a 3tb hdd)

    I was looking at what it would cost for a new cpu + mobo + ram and it's fairly expensive for what I need. Current gen would be something like ryzen 3, ddr4 ram, etc. Looking at NZD$600+.

    The question is - in 2021 surely there are more cost effective options that can handle my minimal requirements? Something like a NUC perhaps? Would need to connect to a decent sized HDD though.

    Thanks in advance for suggestions.


    ara
     

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