Htpc 4k comparability.
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seabeerob213
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So I've got some concerns about parking an htpc. I've got 2 and ryzen builds, with more than enough horsepower to run 4k, an 1800x with a 1070ti, and a 3600 with a 1080. Only problem I see, all the 4k optical drives say they're only compatible with 7th gen Intel or newer, unless you wanna go through some work arounds. I don't want work arounds, or bootlegs, or pirated media. I want to make something that works right. Does anyone know if there's any legit and easy ways to make AMD play nice with 4k BD, or do I need to build an Intel rig for an htpc. I've already got someone interested in buying one of my PC's which would probably fund it. Is 8t worth it? I was probably gonna upgrade my Xbox to a one x anywho, should I just be content with that? I also have a small msi trident PC, running an Intel 8400 and a 1060 3gb. It is an ultra small form factor PC, that doesn't support an internal optical drive, so there may be some sort of work around there. Any suggestions guys?
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"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VAComments
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I’d just upgrade the Xbox. It’s a single easy solution.
I’m in the same boat (just a ORIGINAL Xbox One), just waiting till the next Halo comes out (so I can buy the console I assume they will make to bundle with it)."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
EndersShadow wrote: »I’d just upgrade the Xbox. It’s a single easy solution.
I’m in the same boat (just a ORIGINAL Xbox One), just waiting till the next Halo comes out (so I can buy the console I assume they will make to bundle with it).
That's kinda what I've been leaning towards, but I don't care to wait for that bundle, Amazon has some decent bundles at decent deals, and the exchange will price match them.2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA -
Oh I agree, if you don’t want to wait, just grab what you can.
I’m a bit of a Halo nut, so I never assume others are too lol"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Halo reach was the best online Halo, MC collection was my last Halo purchase, idk, haven't played 5, and was separated from my Xbox for like 6 months mid Halo 4 and never got back into it.2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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The least amount of headaches and rage fests is going to be to build an Intel based box.
As for reading/ripping, here is a list of 4K friendly drives as well as well as the 4K friendly firmwares that allow decrypting 4K discs.
https://www.myce.com/news/the-ultimate-ultra-hd-blu-ray-list-with-recommendation-of-best-drive-83254/
https://www.deuhd.ru/supported.html
As for firmwares, I have a method for reverting to previous UHD friendly firmwares that you can PM me about and I can send you some simple instructions. Worked for all 9 of the UHD friendly drives I have/have had."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
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