Processors with Quick Sync:
https://www.edius.net/quicksync.html
Cross reference with those that have thermal design power (TDP) of 45 watts or less:
(Smaller PCs use lower TDP processors)
Compare performance:
(IMO a CPU Mark of 4000 is minimum for basic use)
I use an Nvida Shield Pro (not the $149 basic model) as my Channels DVR server and it works like a champ. It also hosts my Plex server. Plus, you get Android TV with a nice screen interface and built-in Chromecast. $199 plus the cost of a external hard drive ($60 for 2 TB) and you're good to go.
has the con that using this as your server, u can NOT add YouTube TV as a TVE source.
That may be a deal breaker from some.
I'm using this mini PC for Channels DVR and Plex Server. It works great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZS2QNN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$219 with coupon on Amazon right now.
Also have this remote with keyboard that works great using my TV as a monitor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078NT49MJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That is a life saver if you have power flickering off for 2 seconds. I have a router TV PC in and I get about 20 minutes from it so it won't close everything