HP ProLiant MicroServer

rodga said:
so i picked up my hp on fri, just need to get a graphics card
but not sure which to get...

is the gt520 more future proof than the gt210?
ive also seen 512MB and 1gb versions
does it make a difference if using openelec?
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520 support HDMI1.4 so it will support proper 3d with HD audio...
 
rodga said:
so i picked up my hp on fri, just need to get a graphics card
but not sure which to get...

is the gt520 more future proof than the gt210?
ive also seen 512MB and 1gb versions
does it make a difference if using openelec?
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If you're not using Linux, consider a 6450 as well
 
rogerwe said:
I have a GT520.. Works like a charm.

Also see this page: http://www.myhtpc.co.za/wiki/index.php?title=Graphics_cards
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Oh ye guys, If you would like me to create a admin account for the MS Wiki page for you, please just PM me. I had to close down all editing and account registration for the time being as it was getting hammered by spam bots. Will open up account creation again (this time with reCaptcha) as soon as I get some time.
 
I need to stop buying these things.

Got one today, a GT520 and a HD5450 from Esquire ( Thanks for the special! )

Working on making the 5450 work on my USB firmware, will post a new update ( with Eden, hopefully ) once I'm done :)
 
Hi

So i got my Micro server, but cant get windows installed!!!!! It says it needs drivers for the cd rom, whether theres a cd rom attached or not. I have tried usb install with no cd rom attached, and using a dvd but not working. In trying to install windows 7. Any tips?
 
Sigma721 said:
Hi

So i got my Micro server, but cant get windows installed!!!!! It says it needs drivers for the cd rom, whether theres a cd rom attached or not. I have tried usb install with no cd rom attached, and using a dvd but not working. In trying to install windows 7. Any tips?
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Why do you want full blown windows 7 on it though..... what are you gonna use the it for?
If you're building an HTPC, you're doing it wrong.
 
Keeper said:
Why do you want full blown windows 7 on it though..... what are you gonna use the it for?
If you're building an HTPC, you're doing it wrong.
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You are going to have to elaborate on "you're doing it wrong".
For my setup, I have no choice but to use Windows 7.

1. I use plex client. No linux version of the client - yet. And I won't use XBMC etc.. as they lack too many features that I have become used to in plex.
2. As well as having a Plex Server installed, I also need a DLNA server (Mezzmo in this case) for my devices that don't have the Plex Client. The latest plex server now has a DLNA server so this would eventually negate this need.
3. My entire network at home is windows based and I use Remote Desktop or TeamViewer to access all machines. The learning curve to use Linux - just because - is not worth it IMO.

I read a lot of the forum threads and I just cannot see how a non windows setup can make using a windows one wrong. Please elaborate. I am very curious to see how you go about doing it and if you manage to achieve what I need.

BTW: My windows HP Microserver serves multiple devices around the house and at the same time is the client for watching movies in my home theater room. It works flawlessly. I am sooooooooo curious to see why it is "wrong" :) Please dude, and seriously now, elighten me.
 
Mine is on order. I have a 1.5tb and a 2tb externals. Im gonna crack the casings and put it in the server. Server is purly for media centre . Wil be running openELEC only. Question. How will I get my media .&onto internal drives frim laptop and other usb drives ..
 
Corbin said:
Mine is on order. I have a 1.5tb and a 2tb externals. Im gonna crack the casings and put it in the server. Server is purly for media centre . Wil be running openELEC only. Question. How will I get my media .&onto internal drives frim laptop and other usb drives ..
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Openelec talks samba...

Oh and dlna too.
 
Samba is a brazillian dance right ? :o Ok will google it. I assume the laptop will have to be connected via network cable and and i assume i will have to copy form usb via laptop as well ? no plug and copy from server ? Pardon my ignorance :) its the 3rd time i will be opening a PC ... first few times i was pretending I know what im doing
 
Mike Smit said:
I am sooooooooo curious to see why it is "wrong" :) Please dude, and seriously now, elighten me.
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well if you're using plex, and it has no alternative than windows, I guess you're STUCK with windows :D

If you're going for XBMC though, there are plenty of other options besides a bloaty windows - xbmc is a little unstable on it, too.
XBMC by itself will also eat around 800MB of that 1GB Ram the microserver has (or the N36, at least), so either you are gonna have chunky performance or need to throw money on more Ram.
Windows isn't free either, so that's another thing to consider.
You will also need to install a DVD-Drive into the HP, just to install it. this sucks man.
Don't forget to install those drivers and Norton 2012 Anti-virus either.

Mike Smit said:
BTW: My windows HP Microserver serves multiple devices around the house and at the same time is the client for watching movies in my home theater room. It works flawlessly.
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So does any OpenELEC based system out there... except the OS only take a few megs of ram, instead of 800+ Megs.



I have no idea what this "linux" thing is you are talking of though :D, but OpenELEC is pretty darn easy.
I guess you are not wrong for using windows if you use "plex" and have no other choice - but for xbmc it is just not practical.
 
Been using windows for about 2 weeks now and it's so awesome compared to openelec and ubuntu :D
Works flawlessly with everything. Actually starts up quicker than ubuntu but not openelec. WOL works unlike openelec. Sound works 100% unlike openelec. XBMC Darma hasn't ever crashed unlike Ubuntu which installed Eden as "stable" and it crashed about 100 times. It has a "proper" file manager unlike openelec.
 
Keeper said:
well if you're using plex, and it has no alternative than windows, I guess you're STUCK with windows :D

If you're going for XBMC though, there are plenty of other options besides a bloaty windows - xbmc is a little unstable on it, too.
XBMC by itself will also eat around 800MB of that 1GB Ram the microserver has (or the N36, at least), so either you are gonna have chunky performance or need to throw money on more Ram.
Windows isn't free either, so that's another thing to consider.
You will also need to install a DVD-Drive into the HP, just to install it. this sucks man.
Don't forget to install those drivers and Norton 2012 Anti-virus either.


So does any OpenELEC based system out there... except the OS only take a few megs of ram, instead of 800+ Megs.



I have no idea what this "linux" thing is you are talking of though :D, but OpenELEC is pretty darn easy.
I guess you are not wrong for using windows if you use "plex" and have no other choice - but for xbmc it is just not practical.
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So it is not a case of "wrong" then. It is a case of preference.
From what I gather, if you are running a stand alone client that plays your movies, openelec or XBMC are kewl. If you want to go for a full on districuted setup streaming to your DLNA TV's, blu-ray players, mobile devices, PC's AND use it as a client, you have to go windows. Correct me if I am wrong here. I just never see guys using their HP's as servers too. They all seem to serve only as clients. I have seen odd threads here and there that if you script this and script that, you can get a DLNA server running. Just too much hassle for me. Windows just works.

Never installed a DVD drive to install. I created a Windows USB boot disk and installed off that. I did get a Blu-ray ROM for the HP though to enable playing of BD ROM's. Not had a use for it yet though.

OpenELEC is only a DLNA server - correct? If it is, it is a bit basic for a good home multimedia network setup. Plex fills that need. Considering LG and Samsung have licensed the Plex Client and will be pre-loading it on their newer model TV's - I would say Plex is a good bet to go with.

And nope... No AV. I have a firewall that monitors all incomming traffic and has kept me virus free thus far. Probably too much for the average user, but for me it works and keeps me save - without having to install all sorts of cr@p on my machines.

My HP came with 2GB. Not had a need to increase it yet. The machine handles multiple streams as well as playing direct (as a client) with no stresses so far.

I don't pay for Windows (no - I don't steal it either :)), but even if you had to drop a few hundred more on top of the spend of the HP, I think for the ease of use it is worth it.

Hmmm... I don't recall installing drivers. Installed windows and it picked up my ethernet, GT210 and projector and was good to go. Windows update chugs along in the background keeping the machine up to date, but with uncapped internet that is a non-issue.

I am seriously trying to find out why peeps prefer OpenELEC or XBMC over Plex. I have tried XBMC a few times and it drives me nuts. Plex have taken their code base and just run with it. So many more features on Plex. OpenELEC has not grabbed my attention yet, but will give it a bash one day to see why so many peeps use it. I am not loyal to anything. If something is better than what I use, I will change. I just need to be convinced why it is better. Only problem I see with OpenELEC is no rich client to go with it (unless on device its-self). Just too limiting after getting used to Plex.

You have the mic :)
 
Look Mike, if plex and windows is working for you, that's great - I am not saying your setup is wrong or that it sucks.

That's why I asked Sigma721 what he is going to do with the HP.
-If he wants it purely as a file server or to run "Plex", windows is probably gonna be the route to take.
-If he wants to connect it to his TV and run XBMC to watch movies & series, Windows is probably not going to be the best idea here.

You can't tell me Windows 7 + XBMC would be better than OpenELEC, and that is all I was trying to tell Sigma.

Sorry if i've offended you or your setup, no harm intended :p
 
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