johnmicheal
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Consider very Good soundcard also, if using USB audio out, high quality PCI to USB card
Please suggest a good configuration for HTPC
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ajaipuriyar
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I think for an HTPC, the chassis you choose is an important factor.
Look at the ones from Streacom
www.quietpc.com
they look like they belong on the av rack.
Again, choose the motherboard form factor based on your cpu power requirement and also expansion slot options.
Look at the ones from Streacom
Stylish and Quiet HTPC Cases
Quiet PC's stylish HTPC case range from Accent and Ahanix - for the ultimate Home Theatre or Media Center PC.
www.quietpc.com
they look like they belong on the av rack.
Again, choose the motherboard form factor based on your cpu power requirement and also expansion slot options.
ajaipuriyar
Active Member
Just to add, if you really want to add audiophile grade components, add JCAT usb and LAN card with separate power supplies.
rainbowsong2000
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This is the Config i thinking.. i have a separate stereo setup so my focus is only to have good video engine, either Intel or AMD
| Category | Model |
| Intel Processor | i7-10700F |
| Motherboard Intel 10th Gen | MSI Z490I Unify |
| AMD Processor | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Monther Board | MSI MPG B550I |
| Memory | 16 GB 3600 MHZ |
| Graphics Card | 1660 Chipset |
| SSD | Samsung 1TB EVO |
| Bluray | LG |
| Cabinet | Cooler Master NR200P |
| SMPS | MasterWatt Lite 750W |
Newbie to this forum and kindly excuse my question and for being a spoilsport here.
I built my first HTPC in early 2006 and streaming devices were unavailable. Boxee box is the first streaming device that came and failed, if I am not wrong. Then came Roku. Have used everything. Have been bit outdated on HTPC as I stopped upgrading since 2011 and focusing on other technologies.
OP's question is purely based on his interest to explore HTPC I guess.
My question in general: Is there any particular reason for spending so much of money on a HTPC now? Whatever you spend on HTPC can be used for getting a better HTR and speakers and improving acoustics. May I know from the current HTPC builders and users about the benefit of building a HTPC.
In a HTPC build, noise plays a major factor and all the suggestions on HTPC is focusing on performance. Trying to learn again. Thanks in advance.
I built my first HTPC in early 2006 and streaming devices were unavailable. Boxee box is the first streaming device that came and failed, if I am not wrong. Then came Roku. Have used everything. Have been bit outdated on HTPC as I stopped upgrading since 2011 and focusing on other technologies.
OP's question is purely based on his interest to explore HTPC I guess.
My question in general: Is there any particular reason for spending so much of money on a HTPC now? Whatever you spend on HTPC can be used for getting a better HTR and speakers and improving acoustics. May I know from the current HTPC builders and users about the benefit of building a HTPC.
In a HTPC build, noise plays a major factor and all the suggestions on HTPC is focusing on performance. Trying to learn again. Thanks in advance.
rainbowsong2000
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Hi Mate,
If this question is for me....actually i have Nvidia shield Pro and my laptop stopped working... so for dual purpose (Generic PC use for home and for HT), i thought of making a HTPC also, this decision is made after investing in for decent acoustics , Speakers and amp etc not high end btw.
And one more important point for me to go for HTPC is Madvr HDR Tonemapping feature.
Btw... still the plan is in deciding phase , its insane to get a graphic card now in market or for that matter world wide... atleast till end of 2021, there will huge demand on GPUs as per the internet infos.
Happy to discuss further. ..
Thanks for the reply. My question is more to understand the reasons to build a HTPC in the current age and not directly to you. I don't want to hijack your thread.
Your reasoning about multipurpose PC / HTPC and madVR justifies your investment. I noted the HT setup from your signature and you have a good one by the way
rainbowsong2000
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For time being, i have to drop the idea of building HTPC, the graphic cards price are insanely high and its on high demand 
Meanwhile, let me enjoy with my Nvidia Shield Pro...
Meanwhile, let me enjoy with my Nvidia Shield Pro...
For time being, i have to drop the idea of building HTPC, the graphic cards price are insanely high and its on high demand
Meanwhile, let me enjoy with my Nvidia Shield Pro...
One of the worst periods to buy a GPU right now, feel lucky having picked from used market few months back. Used market prices are also 10-15k more now.
rainbowsong2000
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What GPU you have ?
thats because prior to 6th gen intel core i3/i5/i7 processors, their chips did not have quick sync. Even my 4th Gen Core i7 4720hq struggles with 4k 60fps (24fps runs fine) with CPU usage climbing to 100% whereas my much slower core i5 7200u plays it back with minimal CPU usage.
Got myself an used 2080ti amp edition
raman.bhadu
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If you want only HTPC use for watching movies then this will be more than enough.
| Category | Model |
| Intel Processor | i3 10100F |
| Motherboard Intel 10th Gen | MSI H410M PRO VH |
| Memory | 8 GB 3200 MHZ you can add another 8GB if you need in future |
| Graphics Card | 1650 Chipset |
| SSD | Samsung 500GB EVO for OS, for storage, get HDD as per requirement |
| Bluray | LG |
| Cabinet | Cooler Master NR200P- whichever looks good to you |
| SMPS | MasterWatt Lite 450W |
rainbowsong2000
Well-Known Member
Thanks mate its not only for watching.. i need to have the HDR Tone mapping and 4K upscaling..through MADVR. I tried in a i7 8th gen, 16 gb ram laptop and uhd gpu... It struggled
so my idea is to have RTX 20XX GPU atleast
rainbowsong2000
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Iam referring this thread for recommendations.Thanks mate its not only for watching.. i need to have the HDR Tone mapping and 4K upscaling..through MADVR. I tried in a i7 8th gen, 16 gb ram laptop and uhd gpu... It struggled
Guide: Building a 4K HTPC for madVR
Last Updated: 2019-07-26 What Is madVR? | Complete madVR Set up | How to Get Help This guide outlines the hardware necessary to achieve high-performance playback from madVR at 3840 x 2160p. The current landscape of UHD technology is shifting and true 4K UHD PC support is still new. Therefore...
raman.bhadu
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Does the i5 requires external gpu for 4k hdr blueray playback or its igpu plays it.
raman.bhadu
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Does i5 plays 4k hdr blueray movie such as 4k remux without external gpu
Depends on which generation of i5. After 6th gen, they can.
raman.bhadu
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How to get 4k hdr when all motherboard have hdmi1.4 ports
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