SickChill maskinvarukrav: RAM, CPU, lagring och automatisering av TV-bibliotek
Planera SickChill-hårdvara för RAM, CPU, skanning av TV-bibliotek, efterbearbetning, SQLite-data och praktiska rekommendationer för ZimaOS-distribution.
Sickchill hardware requirements at a glance
Size Sickchill from verified upstream requirements first, then add headroom for the workload and persistent data.
- RAM
- No numerical official minimum published
- CPU
- No numerical official minimum published
- Storage
- Config/database/cache plus TV/download paths
- Runtime
- Python >=3.10,<4.0
- Database
- sickbeard.db plus cache/failed databases
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832
From official requirements to the right setup
Start with verified upstream facts for Sickchill, then size the workload rather than copying a container or app-store resource label.
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Official requirements
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Confirm your needs
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Leave room to grow
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Run it on ZimaOS
Check every playback client
- Show count
- Library size
- Search/provider count
- Downloader integrations
- Post-processing frequency
- MediaInfo/subtitle work
- Database/cache backup
- TV/download paths
Official minimum requirements
SickChill publishes current Python/runtime and Docker deployment information but no numerical whole-host CPU, RAM, or disk minimum.
Use current pyproject metadata rather than stale wiki minimums. Do not invent host CPU/RAM floors.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| No numerical official minimum published | Post-processing and scans drive compute. | |
| No numerical official minimum published | Depends on library and integrations. | |
| Python >=3.10,<4.0 | Current project metadata. | |
| sickchill/sickchill | Documented Compose/run example. | |
| 8081 | UI port. | |
| config/data plus TV/download paths | DB/cache/logs/media paths must persist. | |
| Not required | SickChill does not transcode video. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Slow library scans
TV storage growth
Automation-stack contention
Plan hardware growth with confidence
SSD app state
Keep DB/cache/config on SSD.
SSDMore RAM for automation stack
Useful with multiple media automation containers.
ZimaBoard 2 1664Large TV library
Use multi-bay HDD storage.
ZimaCube 2 StandardFaster post-processing
Useful when scans/post-processing are CPU-bound.
ZimaCube 2 ProCan it run on ZimaOS?
Install Sickchill from the ZimaOS App Store
A specific public Sickchill page is verified.
Open Sickchill in the ZimaOS App Store ↗Use current SickChill runtime metadata
Current pyproject requires Python 3.10+.
Open SickChill source ↗Map media paths consistently
Docker example maps config/data and TV/download root.
Open SickChill Docker wiki ↗Zima hardware for Sickchill
SickChill itself is moderate; the TV library, downloader/indexer stack, metadata scans, and post-processing set the real hardware needs.
Choose by workload
Use ZimaBoard 2 832 with media on attached storage.
Storage, scan CPU, and shared-host RAM matter more.
Do not include video transcoding in SickChill requirements; that belongs to the media server.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Light self-hosted services and small download/transfer workloads | One light app or a small home-server stack |
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8 GB RAM and a 4-core N150 can limit CPU-heavy extraction, AI, and large multi-service stacks | Get Now |
| ZimaBoard 2 1664 | Memory-heavier download automation and multi-container workloads | Apps benefiting from 16 GB RAM without needing a much faster CPU |
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CPU throughput is unchanged from the 832 model | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Standard | Storage-heavy downloads and media libraries | Large persistent data sets where drive bays matter most |
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8 GB RAM can be less suitable than ZimaBoard 2 1664 for memory-heavy services | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Pro | CPU-heavier extraction and higher-concurrency workloads | Stronger CPU plus expanded storage and networking |
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16 GB RAM can still constrain large local AI workloads | Get Now |
What the Press Says
Highlights from trusted reviewers worldwide.
“ZimaCube 2: Not just another NAS, tested with 25TB storage, local AI agents, 4K transcoding, and real homelab workflows.”Read full review
“The ZimaBoard 2 is a compact x86 server board that can be turned into a mini NAS, home server, media box, or self-hosting hub.”Read full review
“ZimaCube 2: A modern, high-performance NAS with plenty of room to grow—built for users who want more than basic storage.”Read full review
“Coverage focused on ZimaCube 2's open hardware foundation, no monthly fee, and self-hosting flexibility.”Read full review
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Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does Sickchill need?
No numerical whole-host RAM minimum is published.
How many CPU cores does Sickchill need?
No numerical official CPU minimum is published.
Which Python version should I use?
Current pyproject requires Python 3.10 or newer and below 4.0.
Which Docker image is documented?
sickchill/sickchill.
What port does Sickchill use?
8081 in the Docker example.
Does Sickchill transcode video?
No; it automates discovery, downloads, metadata, renaming, and post-processing.
Can ZimaBoard 2 832 run Sickchill?
Yes for normal home automation.
When should I choose ZimaCube 2?
For multi-bay TV storage or a larger consolidated stack.
