I currently have the first generation appleTV + Broadcom BCM70015 running crystalbuntu.
I have been really happy with the setup for the last couple of years, but the menus aren't exactly as snappy as I would like and I feel as though the hardware is dated (2007?). The system will really slow down if not rebooted once a week or so (but the Broadcom hardware decode never skips a beat), so I'm looking to upgrade so the menus are more fluid.
My usage of the device is pretty minimal as far as processor power goes. I am looking for new hardware to run OpenElec only (no windows). I typically watch xvid and divx (720p or lower) encoded videos from an external USB drive directly attached to the box. I run Transmission for downloading torrents, Aeon skin, and really only use Hulu and Pandora.
I have been looking into cheap hardware because...I'm cheap.
I'm looking into an Arctic MC001 ($99)
and possibly installing my Broadcom card that I already have in my appleTV (if that would help/work).
Anyone have any opinions on the Broadcomm BCM70015 vs Radeon HD5430?
Has any one done this or am I just stupid for even asking?
Other alternative would be to buy an Ion2 box (but the price would end up doubling).
Thank you for your advice / guidance.
I have been really happy with the setup for the last couple of years, but the menus aren't exactly as snappy as I would like and I feel as though the hardware is dated (2007?). The system will really slow down if not rebooted once a week or so (but the Broadcom hardware decode never skips a beat), so I'm looking to upgrade so the menus are more fluid.
My usage of the device is pretty minimal as far as processor power goes. I am looking for new hardware to run OpenElec only (no windows). I typically watch xvid and divx (720p or lower) encoded videos from an external USB drive directly attached to the box. I run Transmission for downloading torrents, Aeon skin, and really only use Hulu and Pandora.
I have been looking into cheap hardware because...I'm cheap.
I'm looking into an Arctic MC001 ($99)
and possibly installing my Broadcom card that I already have in my appleTV (if that would help/work).
Anyone have any opinions on the Broadcomm BCM70015 vs Radeon HD5430?
Has any one done this or am I just stupid for even asking?
Other alternative would be to buy an Ion2 box (but the price would end up doubling).
Thank you for your advice / guidance.