![]() ![]() Having a powerful CPU mean that all sorts of protocols can be achieved to varying levels of security needed, NAS devices are often run at various levels of RAID. Network attached storage has simple needs, just grab or store files, often this is done based on a Linux core which is better suited to do this as it runs on a small hardware foot print. The new Pentium G2120 is another option from the Ivy Bridge generation. The Intel Pentium G640T would make a cheaper solution but with a lesser all round performing CPU. It’s 35w TDP, fast dual Core with Hyper-Threading. Keeping an eye on price and performance I would recommend the Core i5-3470T. Basic Intel HD graphics are not completely trouble-free at 1080p, and these could disappoint. What the comparison shows us above the Intel Core i3, Intel Celeron and Intel Pentium CPUs can be immediately ruled out. ![]() They must have the ability to show media at up to 1080p with no stuttering pauses or pixelation. They must be low power as they are often turned on 24/7. This can be occasional performance from CPU. HTPC and desktops are going to need a little bit of everything from a CPU. Specifically, only LGA 1155 parts because Intel’s LGA 2011, and AMD’s platforms tend to use more power. This essentially leaves the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5 and Intel Xeon E3 CPU’s to battle it out for home server/HTPC. I limited the CPU TDP to a max of 50w for the evaluation as its needing to be a low powered server/HTPC build for the home where power costs will no doubt be a factor for a machine turned on potentially 24/7. The below Intel CPUs are all newly released CPUs, the Core i7 and Core i5 ranges get the new 22nm Ivy bridge treatment, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron and Atom CPUs even though new are still based on the Sandy bridge core, Ivy Bridge versions are replacing them as of the 3rd Quarter of this year. I am trying to focus on three categories: HTPC, home server, NAS or other device. Today I am taking a look at Intel’s low powered CPU’s with the intention to show which would suit your low powered build.
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