I have been running a Foxconn running an ATOM processor (I think dual core 1.25Ghz). I've been running it for 3 or 4 years now. I have an SSD, 4 GB ram and have connected it via cable network.
I can stream videos without a problem from my media server. However, I cannot play 1080P without it stuttering. There are 720p that is no problem but there are some 720p movies that are a problem. Basically if a movie is about 1GB or less it will play without a problem. Larger than that it will stutter. The larger bluray movies will start and within 1 second start jumping/stuttering.
My box recently died (overheating). Now, everytime I boot it up it immediately triggers the exit screen. It continually loops. I use to be able to turn it off, let it cool down and it would work for a while, but it is now completely shot!
So... The problem seemed to be caused because I started running some plugins like sports devil (to get live sports). My box upstairs (same hardward except only 2GB of ram) will not run plugins at all. I assume it isn't enough ram.
So, right now, none of my media is HD. It's not really important for me to have HD, infact I kind of prefer SD so that I don't have to increase as much storage. If I can get it, great, but I don't want to pay more for it.
I would like to get a box that is < $150 if possible, and the cheaper the better as long as it will run my plugins too.
Can someone please advise what I should get?
I can stream videos without a problem from my media server. However, I cannot play 1080P without it stuttering. There are 720p that is no problem but there are some 720p movies that are a problem. Basically if a movie is about 1GB or less it will play without a problem. Larger than that it will stutter. The larger bluray movies will start and within 1 second start jumping/stuttering.
My box recently died (overheating). Now, everytime I boot it up it immediately triggers the exit screen. It continually loops. I use to be able to turn it off, let it cool down and it would work for a while, but it is now completely shot!
So... The problem seemed to be caused because I started running some plugins like sports devil (to get live sports). My box upstairs (same hardward except only 2GB of ram) will not run plugins at all. I assume it isn't enough ram.
So, right now, none of my media is HD. It's not really important for me to have HD, infact I kind of prefer SD so that I don't have to increase as much storage. If I can get it, great, but I don't want to pay more for it.
I would like to get a box that is < $150 if possible, and the cheaper the better as long as it will run my plugins too.
Can someone please advise what I should get?