HTPC V2, Home Theater PC Setup, HOWTO and Guides
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 Jun 13 2015, 09:59 PM
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Planning to build my first htpc
Intel i3 Asus mobo Ssd Silverstone casing Cpu and mobo should be easy to get from PC shop. Where can I buy Silverstone casing? Also looking for seasonic PSU. Where to get? Thanks |
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Jun 14 2015, 11:15 PM
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Planning to build a htpc.
But too lazy to build from scratch. Hehe Anybody have any comment on using Intel nuc 5th gen to use as htpc? I I plan to solely run kodi and streaming movies from my nas. Any feedback is much appreciated. |
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Jun 15 2015, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jun 15 2015, 09:02 AM) basically, it's a laptop intel CPU. Should be fine unless you have specific requirements...ex: outputing Dolby Digital+ from NETFLIX to AVR using Intel GPU is not possible. If just normal usage should be fine. And always stream using wired LAN connection, especially HD rips > 8GB. Hi matrix, thanks for reply. yeah currently running wired connection to my android box, so once i get the NUC i will trash my android box hehehehe you cannot output dolby digital plus from netflix, but what about my movie files from my NAS? DTS master HD can decode? thanks |
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Jun 15 2015, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jun 15 2015, 09:02 AM) basically, it's a laptop intel CPU. Should be fine unless you have specific requirements...ex: outputing Dolby Digital+ from NETFLIX to AVR using Intel GPU is not possible. If just normal usage should be fine. And always stream using wired LAN connection, especially HD rips > 8GB. Hi matrix,thanks for reply. yeah currently running wired connection to my android box, so once i get the NUC i will trash my android box hehehehe you cannot output dolby digital plus from netflix, but what about my movie files from my NAS? DTS master HD can decode? thanks |
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Jun 16 2015, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jun 15 2015, 02:13 PM) Playing media files should be no problem. You are connecting to AVR? Yes. Connected to a onkyo avr. |
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Jun 16 2015, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Jun 16 2015, 10:19 AM) Ok please share what's your NUC specs and confirm whether it could handles DTS-HDMA, DDTrueHD or even DTS-X & DD ATmos I was referring to the latest intel nuc 5th gen.Specs as the link intel nuc Can this handle dts hdma and dd truehd? |
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Jun 18 2015, 03:43 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Jun 16 2015, 12:57 PM) All these links on this search sound not promising Looks good. only missing is the network jack.https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrom...NUC%2C+DTS+HDMA even on intel forum https://communities.intel.com/message/221266 So instead of spending 1K + on NUC, we shall buy China cheap windows 8.1 mini PC then http://www.lazada.com.my/voyo-win-81-mini-...ry-1074943.html Waddaya think? |
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Jun 18 2015, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Jun 16 2015, 12:57 PM) All these links on this search sound not promising I think you were referring to the 4th gen intel nuc.https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrom...NUC%2C+DTS+HDMA even on intel forum https://communities.intel.com/message/221266 So instead of spending 1K + on NUC, we shall buy China cheap windows 8.1 mini PC then http://www.lazada.com.my/voyo-win-81-mini-...ry-1074943.html Waddaya think? the link i shown is for the 5th gen intel nuc, after googling it seems they can support dts-ma and dolby trueHD. now i just need to find money hehehe |
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Jun 25 2015, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(beep beep @ Jun 21 2015, 03:01 AM) Hi, looking to buy intel nuc-5i3ryh. Mainly for hd ripped / ISO bd movies and online streaming. Can anyone confirm this model can pass thru dts-ma and Dolby truehd? Will be running windows 7 or 8. earlier i also had interest on the intel nuc 5i3ryh.I recon software like kodi is best to play media files? Googling doesn't help much on this model. Thx but the price is just too much (for me) to spend on a box. i think including rams and ssd about RM1.6k to Rm1.7k  Waiting for price to come down hehehee Not sure if DTS-Ma and Dolby trueHD works. but it should work This post has been edited by wliat: Jun 25 2015, 02:36 PM |
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Jun 26 2015, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(beep beep @ Jun 25 2015, 06:19 PM) Thanks for replying. Must use ssd? Does it works on conventional 2.5"? I have some extras lying around. from what i read on the internet, best you to get SSD, if not you will have lag using the interface. Agree the price is not competitive after adding other parts. Is lowyat plaza a good place to try them out since will be there for KLIAV Cheers http://mymediaexperience.com/first-htpc-tips/ the link above is a pretty good read for beginners building their htpc |
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