My setup Laptop HP 15-BA097NL AMD A8-7410, 2.2 GHz, Ram 8 GB with windows 10 - Roon server - Roon bridge - Topping d10s .
it seems to work even though the pc is not among those recommended (at least I think, among the specifications we only talk about Intel). I completely disabled the firewall which was possibly the cause of some app and core issues. What do you think? is there any contraindication to having server and bridge on the same pc?
I’ve moved your post to the Roon Software category, which is the place where we discuss these topics.
Personally, I wouldn’t install Roon Bridge on the same PC as Roon Server, since the server contains the same functionality as Roon Bridge (the output function). It seems unnecessary duplication. See the table on the software download page…
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My first Core was built on an A8 powered laptop. It does the job pretty well. I think an A8 is somewhere around the power of an older i3 or a modern Pentium chip so should be sufficient for the job. Observations are: You don’t need Roon Bridge. Server will output to your DAC just fine and use less resource than both together. Also try to avoid using it wirelessly assuming that you are. Wired connection will smooth out Roon’s usability. Finally, Roon Server is the way to go on an older chipset like that because it avoids the potential pitfalls of graphics on an older chipset. This presumes you have a tablet or other machine for control.
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Thanks. I didn’t realize that Roon server also had direct output. I can keep my older notebook plugged into the network with the cable and fully dedicate it to Roon and the dac. I would have a newer notebook (i5) but we need it to work and I can only use it wireless so it just remains as a remote control for Roon.
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