Aren't the next gens always a year awayTBH i dont think buying a console right now is a good idea as the next gen Xbox and PS 5 are just a year away. So wait for it

Aren't the next gens always a year awayTBH i dont think buying a console right now is a good idea as the next gen Xbox and PS 5 are just a year away. So wait for it
Hi friends,
Among the three, which is best for playing movies from HDD? Esp the shield. My req
1. Support NTFS format HDD (500 gb)
2. Support all common audio formats like DTS and truehd (newer Samsung tv's like my ru7470 doesn't support DTS, only truehd)
3. x265 4k HDR 10 etc playback supported
I don't game much... And most of my movie watching is from streaming and from usb So even a good quality media player box would suffice...
Thanks,
S
Thanks for the suggestions.
I setup a plex media server and its fabulous for media streaming. All video and audio formats can be played on tv, as plex will transcode anything unsupported. Two things to note though
1. Wifi speed with Wpa2 AES encryption is limited to 54 mbps. Difficult to stream 4k remux on wifi (as video has a higher bit rate)
2. For a Linux machine you need to configure a firewall exception, and give access permission to 'plex' user.
My desktop is an older 2nd Gen i5 2400... Which can play 4k x265 without any lag.
Which device you are using as the Plex server?
What would be the ideal pc configuration for plex to stream 4k and h265 videos? I currently use a laptop i3 processor and 8gb ram. The plex server is connected to the client through lan cable, even then while playing high bit rate videos, it keeps buffering and it won't play 4k and h264 videos at all.
No, am not able to play 4k videos on laptop either. In the settings of plex client device, i have opted for original video playbackHi,
I've no idea. Perhaps this link will help. what-kind-of-cpu-do-i-need-for-my-server
Laptop processors are usually limited in performance due to power / heat requirements. A desktop i3 has roughly the same processor performance as an equivalent laptop i5. Are you able to play the 4k x265 on the i3 laptop itself without buffering? If so maybe you could try connect via HDMI.
Secondly, are you transcoding or playing? Playing the file at original video quality / format will reduce load. Transcoding a 4k x265 on the fly will be CPU heavy.
Hope it helped.
Ok. So its safe to say the laptop's i3 is lacking.No, am not able to play 4k videos on laptop either. In the settings of plex client device, i have opted for original video playback
Thanks so much for the info!Ok. So its safe to say the laptop's i3 is lacking.
Regarding the processor for plex server... If its a new desktop, which processor to buy depends heavily on what all you would use it for, and how long you want to future-proof it. Some people may have heavy use like 4K gaming at high framerates, 4k x265 video encoding etc for which best available processor / GPU etc will make a huge difference... For lesser mortalsbased on the following link cpu value vs performance, you could look at an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or 2600. For intel's maybe the base level i5's like 8400...
If its an old desktop, atleast an i5 2400 with 8GB DDR3 ram @1333 mhz. It will allow you to play a 4k x265 single stream.
Sorry but this is dated information.Thanks for the suggestions.
I setup a plex media server and its fabulous for media streaming. All video and audio formats can be played on tv, as plex will transcode anything unsupported. Two things to note though
1. Wifi speed with Wpa2 AES encryption is limited to 54 mbps. Difficult to stream 4k remux on wifi (as video has a higher bit rate)
2. For a Linux machine you need to configure a firewall exception, and give access permission to 'plex' user.
My desktop is an older 2nd Gen i5 2400... Which can play 4k x265 without any lag.
Sorry but this is dated information.
Almost every new processor (both mobile and x64) that have come out in the last couple of years can handle x265 4k HDR decoding
Server side decoding like Plex is needed only if you like its metadata handling - Or have a device that has a software forced constraint like the PS4 / want to use streaming on a legacy client.
If the OP were to get a shield (or a fire Tv or Apple TV or even a cheap android box e.g. any Amlogic s905 box) - he should be able to run pretty much any file
Also, there is no 54mbps speed constraint on wpa2 aes - I get upto 866mbps on wpa2 aes
Ah, the confusion arose because of the terminology used.Yes that's correct. There indeed is no speed restriction. Thanks for pointing it out. My modem is an entry level / dated as you have mentioned. Its running in WPA2-PSK (AES) mode. And not a Wpa2 aes mode, as it's not supported. So mine is speed restricted as mentioned here - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ho...hould-you-use-wpa2-aes-wpa2-tkip-or-both/amp/ is the link.
Could you share your modem details also?
The poster to whom i replied already has some streaming device for x 265, which he's mentioned somewhere here.
Ah, the confusion arose because of the terminology used.
Almost all home setups run on PSK (pre-shared key i.e. your wifi password)
Your router is probably running in WPA2 - TKIP mode which is why it is speed limited to 54mbps
If you are actually running on WPA2-AES (i.e. WPA2-PSK AES) then your speed shouldn't be capped - if your router does support WPA2-AES then check in the settings if anything else is disabled in wireless advanced settings (e.g. disabling WMM will also cap speeds to 54mbps)
I use untangle as my router and Orbi RBK50 as my wireless access point.
I had the same doubt about 5ghz as my house has thick brick walls even on the inside. My earlier router (R7000) 5ghz band was practically only a spec as nothing ever connected to it unless In close proximity.No, It is in WPA2 PSK AES only. I also checked the wifi connection settings on my phone, to find router link speed is 72 mbps. As per this link wifi , I'm slowed to about 75% of max speed due to overhead, which is about 55 mbps. My router max capability is 802.11n, 2.4 Ghz wifi, 20 Mhz channel and 64-QAM. While your mesh wifi (orbi) is working in 802.11ac, 5 Ghz wifi, 80 Mhz channel and 256-QAM. Thats why you get 866 mbps, with a 2x2 MIMO device.
I doubt if 5 Ghz will work efficiently in my house, as its an old one with has thick brick walls. Installing an ethernet cable and concealed wiring to the ground floor looks to be the best option.
Reg the orbi, what actual speeds do you get? And do you run a lan cable to the satellite devices?