2021-09-14, 12:41
(2021-09-12, 20:31)K0D1User1138 Wrote:(2021-09-12, 11:39)damagedspline Wrote:(2021-09-12, 10:00)K0D1User1138 Wrote: Why not build a small HTPC with an optical drive and the specs to get full MVC 3D working with Kodi? An Intel 3rd gen CPU with HDMI or displayport out, 8GB RAM, SSD and optical drive will do what you need, unless you are running 4K content as well which then I don't know what changes are needed with HDMI and processor capability.
I set my dad up with a used Dell Optiplex 390 system, came with Windows 10, put in a SSD and more RAM and it works very well. It doesn't look horrid in an entertainment unit and has a footprint about the size or an XBox One S.
As far as i saw, 3rd gens cant decode vp9 on hw...
What content do you have that is VP9?
Everything in the media libraries I maintain are, at most, HEVC 4K. I haven't had any issues playing HD content of any codec that can be found "out there" with full 1080p HD and Dolby Digital+ audio, and all Blu-ray rips work fine.
You can look for a newer generation CPU as well, just stating what is working fine for 3D and I maintain a couple of 3D set-ups all with a dedicated HTPC of some variety.
VP9 & AV1 are opensource web streaming formats for high res.
I tried to play H265 on a 4th gen laptop and it maxed out the cpu until kodi crashed after 7 mins... That is my issue with SW based decoding.
On the other hand, i tried the same on my 10th gen laptop and 3d, atmos and high res decoding worked flawlessly. Anyway, i'll wait for my order and test again then.
