https://412Linux.io/categories/hardware/ Recent content in Hardware on 412Linux Hugo -- gohugo.io en Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-quicksync/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-quicksync/ In my quest to optimize media serving capabilities, one feature that stood out for testing was Quick Sync, particularly its hardware acceleration potential. I embarked on a comparison between Jellyfin and Emby, evaluating the efficacy of Quick Sync and its impact on system performance. Utilizing a sample of media encoded at 2160p via x265, I conducted several tests, the results of which are presented in the accompanying charts. Without Quick Sync enabled, the CPU resources of the system were pushed to their limits. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-performance/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-performance/ Thus far, my journey with the Beelink N100 mini PC has been fantastic. Intrigued by its performance capabilities, I embarked on a quest to evaluate its CPU prowess in comparison to other available processors at my disposal. To maintain simplicity in my assessment, I opted for the null output functionality within ffmpeg. Selecting a file from Netflix’s open content, I harnessed its data for my analysis. Below, you’ll find both the link to the file and the command I employed. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-firstlook/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinks12pro-firstlook/ Recently, I took the plunge and acquired the Beelink MINI S12 Pro, primarily driven by my curiosity about the capabilities of the N100. As an avid enthusiast of all things tech, I saw this device not only as a potential infrastructure and testing hub for 412linux but also as a promising candidate for serving as a home media server. Having had positive experiences with Beelink devices in the past, I embarked on this journey with high hopes and eager anticipation. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-displayport/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-displayport/ While setting up my BeeLink 7735HS, I found the DisplayPort would not present a screen on my monitor. While this worked perfectly on my previous setup, I figured it had to do with the HDMI to DisplayPort cable I was utilizing. I switched the cable and found the issue remained. While performing the standard internet search, I ran across this article which suggested the issue may be related to the supported version of DisplayPort for the cable. https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-firstlook/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:31:27 +0100 https://412Linux.io/article/beelinkser6-firstlook/ I was recently in the market for a new desktop. For the past 5+ years, I have been using my Dell XPS developer edition as my main desktop. As much as I love my XPS laptop, it had become a burden to dock and undock from my office setup. After giving it some thought, I wanted a small desktop that I could use as a home base and continue to use my XPS laptop when not at home.