TS-453A CPU Upgrade

[tim@onozcafe.com]

Having issues with running Plex, jittery picture. Does anyone know if the Intel N3150 CPU is upgradable for the 453a, I have read that this chipset is typically soldered in place. I know that others have successfully upgraded other QNap's, just checking if anyone knows or has already perfomed this upgrade on the 453a.

Thanks for any help
Tim N

[schumaku]

No it's not ... well, not really. AS there is no quick connect socket ... out of luck.

[dolbyman]

As said before.. not only is the chipset soldered .. but also the CPU is a BGA package (soldered) and not exchangeable (socket)

[tim@onozcafe.com]

What a shame, thanks for the responses guys.

[c467831]

I had a similar issue with Plex. So I installed Kodi and no longer have any problems. However, Kodi isn't available in the "QNAP store". But if you go to the App Center -> click on the Gear icon for Settings -> the setting Menu will appear. Here you can create a 3rd party "App Repository" by selecting the "Add" button.

I pointed to the "QNAP Club" at http://store.qnapclub.eu/store/en.xml . I highly suggest that you Google the address 1st to ensure your comfortable with what you're pointing at. If you do choose to add it, you can find Kodi there.

Originally I thought a HDMI cable which lead me to search if anyone else was having an issue. Some threads mentioned it's a Plex problem. In the end I use Kodi from my HD Station and use Plex while connecting to other devices in my house.

Hope this helps

[BenClark]

That's a shame you can't upgrade the CPU as I am experiencing similar, though I found that if i changed my player (and told anyone that was also using my player) to set it to always play at original quality, so no transcoding, then the problems went away. The only problem I have now is playing 4K content on non 4K system pretty much causes my QNAP to set on fire...