I am looking to build a cost effective HTPC that runs mostly XBMC, but will also stream Netflix and other websites.
I already built an ion-based pc and it runs HD content no problem (720p .mkv files), but it is not that fast opening programs/multitasking since its an ION.
Here are AMD processors I was thinking of using instead:
AMD Sempron 140 Sargas 2.7GHz
AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz
I would like to stick with the onboard graphics card which is a Radeon HD 4250
I essentially need smooth playback of HD movie files firstly. How does an ION330 compare in media playback with the AMD processors using an integrated graphics card.
Also, if I wanted to put in a Bluray player could any of these handle that smoothly?
I already built an ion-based pc and it runs HD content no problem (720p .mkv files), but it is not that fast opening programs/multitasking since its an ION.
Here are AMD processors I was thinking of using instead:
AMD Sempron 140 Sargas 2.7GHz
AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz
I would like to stick with the onboard graphics card which is a Radeon HD 4250
I essentially need smooth playback of HD movie files firstly. How does an ION330 compare in media playback with the AMD processors using an integrated graphics card.
Also, if I wanted to put in a Bluray player could any of these handle that smoothly?