Looking to upgrade my CPU.

[eGeeked]

I have a media server that I need to upgrade the CPU in. Below are the stats but my main question is which processor would most benefit my situation?

Motherboard: Biostar TA870U3+ AMD 870 ATX DDR3 1333 AM3
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1333mhz
Space: 60GB Intel 520 SSD (Boot)
3x 2TB Cavier Green (Storage)
PSU: 600w
Everything else isn't necassarily important.

My Situation: I only use the server to rip bluray and dvds I own and I stream them to the TV's in the house via hard-wired whole home network. This device is firewalled and has no access to outside internet. I want to be able to play 2-3 titles at once without lag.

Possible Processors: AMD Phenom II x4 965 (BE) - AMD Phenom II x6 1045T - AMD FX 4100 - AMD FX 6100

Thank you for your opinions in advance.

 

[Knufire]

1045T or the FX-6100. Extra cores will help, AFAIK it's usually pretty heavily multithreaded.

 

[eGeeked]

Which of the two is better?

 

[Knufire]

Highly debated, they're pretty much equal. Depends if you're doing integer or floating point calculations. No clue which one ripping DVDs and streaming is.

 

[eGeeked]

Ok, going with a 6 core should I upgrade the cooling? I currently just have 6 fans in there and the server is stored in a well insulated but still chilly basement. Thoughts?

 

[Knufire]

Just six fans? . If you're planning to overclock, I'd get an aftermarket heatsink. If not, stock is fine. I'd imagine your case airflow is more than sufficient.

 

[eGeeked]

I have this case. I don't feel I will need to overclock if I am just streaming.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WO17UC/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i00

 

[caddi daddi]

my vote would be the 1045t of the two noted, you don't need nor want the heat of bulldozer. your case i think will take a corsair h100 in the top with no issues.