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Over Synology, and looking to build my first home lab. Could use some advice on parts...
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I don't know what kind of server you're running, but if you plan to host any video then you want a dedicated GPU or a cpu with integrated graphics (and even if you're not, I think it's a good idea anyway), which the 5600x doesn't.
I also think it's overboard to get $90 watercooling. Just get an air cooler for half or a third of the price
The case price in this context is regarded but yeah OP prolly better off going intel (\ don't ever quote me saying this) unless OP going LLM etc
Among other what other comments mentioned
Interesting, why intel?
they got built in graphics and it is better for decoding. if you are looking pure streamer here, my understanding is that intel will work best
PS fuck intel, and it is PoS corpo. but also, if i am wrong i want to hear it
Amd is more effecient, better but the price is up since everyone is buying them like hotcakes, making them scarse. That being said n100 by intel should be plenty for any application except gaming