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2018-04-11, 00:18
(This post was last modified: 2018-04-11, 00:19 by faizy.)
So,
after playing around with the settings.. i was able to get HDR work with MPC-HC and the new release of VLC. For MPC-HC you need to have Mad-VR setup to allow passthrough of HDR to TV with exclusive full screen ticked off. the only downside here is that you have to manually toggle HDR from display settings in windows for the gamut to display properly. If you dont, the colors appear all washed out. I was able to confirm that HDR is indeed outputting by comparing results from VLC/MPC-HC to PowerDVD and a Xiaomi Mi Box that i have. Tested with a 50gb movie. Was able to passthrough DTS X and Dolby Atmos as well.. Oh and if it helps .. netflix 4k HDR is working fine too on Windows 10. Hope it helps all. thanks
P.S. i am using nuc7i3bnh with 8gb of RAM and a 60gb SSD with an external HDD connected
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Can you help me please,
can you recommend any NUC which can even handle Spline36 upscaling SD to FHD? i3 is enough?
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So can anyone confirm that if I get an i3 NUC (NUC7i3BNH), I will effectively be able to playback 4k@60hz HEVC files, HDR video files and HDR support through Netflix app in Windows 10, and be able to smoothly navigate through Windows 10 in 4k resolution? (I use Tablet Mode instead of desktop mode for ease of access and Windows 10 apps for just about everything, occasionally use a browser, but not to playback video). I use Kodi here and there, but primarily will be using my HTPC for streaming and the occasional video file playback such as MKV or HEVC. I just want to have something that can do 4k 60hz and HDR when I eventually get an LG OLED. At that point I will upgrade my AVR to something modern and HDMI2.0, HDCP 2.2 etc. I plan on only putting 4GB of ram in this if I can get away with it, because all I ever do is Windows 10 streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, new apps, etc. and video file playback. DDR4 is EXPENSIVE. Zero gaming.
If this will in fact be adequate, then can anyone confirm is there is anything else out there that can do the same for cheaper? This NUC is $280 on Amazon right now.
Thanks!
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I won't be using Linux at all, so I won't have to worry about that. With Windows 10 will I need to use this Power DVD software?
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I have the Asrock Beebox( Similar to Intel NUC Kabylake) i with LibreElec Kodi Leia installed and Also Minix U9 with LibreElec Leia installed.
From testing all these devices with Kodi (LibreElec Leia) the Nvidia Sheild is the best so far.
1-Nvidia Sheild = plays everything I throw at, the color accuracy is good my QLED TV
2-Minix U9 LibreElec- Having difficulties playing ISO file from the network drive and also the picture is too dark, but I think that is an issue with LibreElec Leia because same this happens to my Asrock Beebox( Similar as Intel NUC Kabylake )
3-Asrock Beebox( Similar to Intel NUC Kabylake ) = If you want 4K HDR, don't even consider buying this device.
MY CURRENT MEDIA PLAYER |
MY HOME THEATER
MINIX NEO U22-XJ COREELEC v19 MATRIX | EGREAT A10 | NVIDIA SHIELD | LG 75 NANO90 DV/HDR+ | Sony 43 Android TV HDR
XBOX SERIES X | PS4 PRO 4K | JBL 9.1 System 5.1.4 DTS:X/ATMOS
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Thanks for the suggestions, but regarding the Shield, I will not be going Android for my home theater. I don't want to be locked down to Android, the the Google Play Store, and overall lack of broad app support for Android TV. I don't like the android interface on my Galaxy S7 as it is. I have other specific reasons for being Windows only, and will not change my mind lol.
movie78, could you explain why you said to not even consider the Beebox if you want 4k and HDR?
Thanks!
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I don't think I have enough posts to respond to PM's!!
I did get your PM. Your offer is great, but I ultimately decided I should use my Amazon gift cards and buy something new. Should've asked for eBay gift cards apparently lol. Good luck with the sale