2017-05-04, 10:36
(2017-05-04, 10:05)b4cksl4sh Wrote: Iam using the ASRock J4205 too and can fully recommend it. Keep in mind that the the board is very picky regarding the RAM. I can recommend Kingston KVR16LS11/4 which works reliable with the board. In case you want to save a few bucks you can perfectly stick to the J3455 as Dr.Feelgood recommended. And i would as well recommend to go with LibreELEC. There is definately no need for windows if you want to use the new build exclusively as a HTPC. Installing LE is very convenient.
OP mentions Netflix - isn't Windows a more stable platform for this? (I know there are some DRM-playback solutions for Netflix in LE - but there's no guarantee they will last forever. AIUI they don't mandate the same level of output security as other DRM platforms - and allow playback over HDMI without HDCP for instance. Can't believe Netflix and their content providers will be happy about this and let it continue indefinitely)