I am debating a CPU upgrade for my HTPC. I rip Bluray to MKV and then use Ripbot264 to shrink the file. I have no problems watching movies locally using KODI/MPC-HD/etc. but I do see high CPU usage (on certain titltes) and stuttering while using PLEX on my Roku which is hardwired to a switch. Is it worth it for me to do an upgrade? Below are my specs:
ASUS AM3 - AMD785G - DDR2 - HDMI - uATX Motherboard (M4A785-M)
AMD Athlon 64 5400+ 2.8GHz (ADO5400IAA5DO)
Patriot Extreme Performance 2X1GB 240-Pin DDR800/PC26400 Dual Channel RAM (PDC22G6400ELK)
Super Talent 2X1GB 240-Pin DDR800/PC26400 Dual Channel Kit RAM (T800UX2GC5)
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6450 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card (100322L)
ASUS AM3 - AMD785G - DDR2 - HDMI - uATX Motherboard (M4A785-M)
AMD Athlon 64 5400+ 2.8GHz (ADO5400IAA5DO)
Patriot Extreme Performance 2X1GB 240-Pin DDR800/PC26400 Dual Channel RAM (PDC22G6400ELK)
Super Talent 2X1GB 240-Pin DDR800/PC26400 Dual Channel Kit RAM (T800UX2GC5)
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6450 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card (100322L)