4K Playback via HTPC

[kaptan]

I have some 4k files which Iam trying to play them via my HTPC using the Kodi as the media player.

1080p files play without any issues. but the 4k files lag a lot.

Below is the PC config,

AMD 5350
Asus Am1a mother board
8GB DDR3 Ram Cosair Vengence
120GB SSD for the OS
OS: Windows 10 Pro version

Both the CPU & the board is capable of 4k playback as per the specifications.

 

[sam9s]

^^ You need a GPU. The cheapest to play HEVC currently is GeForce GT 1030 for around 6K. I would probably go with something like GeForce GTX 1050 for around 9K

 

[reignofchaos]

5350 doesn't support 4k decoding. It does support a 4k display but not 4k decoding. You'd have to add a GT 1030/ RX 550 or similar GPU.

 

[VRavichandar]

Have you tried MPC-HC with hardware decoding enabled?

 

[sam9s]

Have you tried MPC-HC with hardware decoding enabled?

Thats wont do go good with 5350

 

[kaptan]

Have you tried MPC-HC with hardware decoding enabled?

No havent tried it.

 

[kaptan]

^^ You need a GPU. The cheapest to play HEVC currently is GeForce GT 1030 for around 6K. I would probably go with something like GeForce GTX 1050 for around 9K

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Will look for a good GPU then.

 

[raj29shenoy]

Install and run the software Cyberlink Ultra HD Blu-Ray Advisor in your HTPC. It will say what things are missing in your system which are required to play UHD Blu-Rays. Of course it is meant for UHD Blu-Ray discs, but it will also show what else is missing in your system.

 

[TheMafioso]

Have you tried MPC-HC with hardware decoding enabled?

try ffdshow64bit + skip deblocking always and mpc hc 64 + haali renderer, its best combination for decoding 4k media.

 

[kaptan]

try ffdshow64bit + skip deblocking always and mpc hc 64 + haali renderer, its best combination for decoding 4k media.

Thank you for your inputs. Will try them.

 

[codwapeace]

I have some 4k files which Iam trying to play them via my HTPC using the Kodi as the media player.

1080p files play without any issues. but the 4k files lag a lot.

Below is the PC config,

AMD 5350
Asus Am1a mother board
8GB DDR3 Ram Cosair Vengence
120GB SSD for the OS
OS: Windows 10 Pro version

Both the CPU & the board is capable of 4k playback as per the specifications.

Get a amlogic s905x based system and install libreelec. It will have much better 4k playback, consume practically no power.

 

[annapl]

GPU GPU GPU

 

[RajithKumar]

Hi can somebody specify the best specifications to build a HTPC with 4k support ,budget can be around 20 to 30 k, If it can do good and the budget need to be increased ,FM can specify the same.Also curious to know have anybody tried bluray drive in HTPC ,is it worth than a normal bluray player ?

 

[annapl]

i7 nvidia midrange gpu
using lg bluray it plays 3d and 4k with ease

 

[kaptan]

Hi can somebody specify the best specifications to build a HTPC with 4k support ,budget can be around 20 to 30 k, If it can do good and the budget need to be increased ,FM can specify the same.Also curious to know have anybody tried bluray drive in HTPC ,is it worth than a normal bluray player ?

Option 1:
Processor: AMD RYZEN 3 - 1200 7950INR
Motherboard: Asus PRIME A320M-K 4750INR
Ram: 4GB DDR4 3400INR
SSD : 120GB 3850INR
Cabinet : Cooler Master Elite 130 3000INR
GPU : GTX 1050 9000INR
Total Cost: 32k


Option 2:
Processor: AMD A4 - 1200 3000INR
Motherboard: Asus A68HM-K 3600INR
Ram: 4GB DDR3 2500INR
SSD : 120GB 3850INR
Cabinet : Cooler Master Elite 130 3000INR
GPU : GTX 1050 9000INR
Total Cost: 25k

Option 3:
Processor & Board combo: Gigabyte ga j1800 4000INR
Ram: 4GB DDR3 2500INR
SSD : 120GB 3850INR
Cabinet : Cooler Master Elite 130 3000INR
GPU : GTX 1050 9000INR
Total Cost: 22k

For additional storage you can add 1tb HDD for 3.5k
If you ignore 4k playback you can remove GPU for the 9k.

Thanks

 

[manniraj]

I think Nvidia Shield TV does 4k as well and should fit in your budget. Check out the reviews and its cheaper to get from US rather than amazon India.

 

[RajithKumar]

Option 1:
Processor: AMD RYZEN 3 - 1200 7950INR
Motherboard: Asus PRIME A320M-K 4750INR
Ram: 4GB DDR4 3400INR
SSD : 120GB 3850INR
Cabinet : Cooler Master Elite 130 3000INR
GPU : GTX 1050 9000INR
Total Cost: 32k


Option 2:
Processor: AMD A4 - 1200 3000INR
Motherboard: Asus A68HM-K 3600INR
Ram: 4GB DDR3 2500INR
SSD : 120GB 3850INR
Cabinet : Cooler Master Elite 130 3000INR
GPU : GTX 1050 9000INR
Total Cost: 25k

Option 3:
Processor & Board combo: Gigabyte ga j1800 4000INR
Ram: 4GB DDR3 2500INR
SSD : 120GB 3850INR
Cabinet : Cooler Master Elite 130 3000INR
GPU : GTX 1050 9000INR
Total Cost: 22k

For additional storage you can add 1tb HDD for 3.5k
If you ignore 4k playback you can remove GPU for the 9k.

Thanks

Thank you very much...

 

[MaSh]

SSD : 120GB 3850INR

Which SSD are you referring to? I am looking to get an SSD for my PC to run the OS only. Is 120GB the minimum amount available?

MaSh

 

[VRavichandar]

Which SSD are you referring to? I am looking to get an SSD for my PC to run the OS only. Is 120GB the minimum amount available?

MaSh

See this link for indicative SSD prices

 

[kaptan]

Which SSD are you referring to? I am looking to get an SSD for my PC to run the OS only. Is 120GB the minimum amount available?

MaSh

It is WD. I recently upgraded mine with WD SSD for 4000. I saw another Adata 120gb SSD fo around 3500 on amazon.