Box to 'stream' from PC to TV

holymonk · 11 May 2014 at 19:36

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a box that does this via LAN? Needs to be HD and 5.1 compatible to go via a receiver, and be able to decode most video/music files..

Thanks

badcompany · 11 May 2014 at 19:51

roku?

holymonk · 11 May 2014 at 19:52

badcompany said:
roku?

will a roku play mkv and the sorts from my pc?

SexyGreyFox · 11 May 2014 at 19:52

WD TV Live although I do have probs with some WMVs.

holymonk · 11 May 2014 at 19:54

Dimple said:
WD TV Live although I do have probs with some WMVs.

Are MKV's ok?

Devrij · 11 May 2014 at 19:55

Build an HTPC! Fun projects abound, and a semi decent gpu means you can game on it. Or just get a smart tv. Not cost effective, but certainly the best options.

Rabtech · 11 May 2014 at 20:02

holymonk said:
Are MKV's ok?

Yes, I have a WDTV Live myself. 1080P mkv's (10GB+) play fine even over wireless for me.

Resident · 11 May 2014 at 20:06

How far away is your PC from your TV?

I ask because with mine, they're both in the same room so I've just got a long HDMI cable and set the TV as a separate display. I use VLC to play movie files and set it's audio output to the HDMI audio port.

holymonk · 11 May 2014 at 20:08

Resident said:
How far away is your PC from your TV?

I ask because with mine, they're both in the same room so I've just got a long HDMI cable and set the TV as a separate display. I use VLC to play movie files and set it's audio output to the HDMI audio port.

I have a 25 metre HDMI cable so I could do this, but its a PITA.. id also like to be able to control it via remote..

So I am assuming the WDTV is the thing to go for?

Are there any cheaper alternatives?

Glaucus · 11 May 2014 at 20:26

Devrij said:
Build an HTPC! Fun projects abound, and a semi decent gpu means you can game on it. Or just get a smart tv. Not cost effective, but certainly the best options.

Or wait for the zoltac nano fanless. Just a shame I didn't but more windows licenses, when they were super cheap.

SexyGreyFox · 11 May 2014 at 20:32

holymonk said:
Are there any cheaper alternatives?

I suppose the WD is a bit dear for what it does.
NOT.

Monkeynut · 11 May 2014 at 20:38

holymonk said:
I have a 25 metre HDMI cable so I could do this, but its a PITA.. id also like to be able to control it via remote..

So I am assuming the WDTV is the thing to go for?

You having problems with 1080p with that cable?

holymonk · 11 May 2014 at 20:48

Monkeynut said:
You having problems with 1080p with that cable?

Lol its not perfect, sometimes I dont get a signal

Devrij · 11 May 2014 at 21:10

Glaucus said:
Or wait for the zoltac nano fanless. Just a shame I didn't but more windows licenses, when they were super cheap.

Amen, I feel a fool for not stocking up on £25 upgrade licenses.

Glaucus · 11 May 2014 at 21:12

Devrij said:
Amen, I feel a fool for not stocking up on £25 upgrade licenses.

I thought two would be enough, but now I want two htpcs to replace Thorpe two xboxs. Only good thing is, I have no money to buy even one htpc at the moment.

Malevolence · 11 May 2014 at 21:42

Surprised nobody has mentioned the Raspberry Pi yet.

glenimp617 · 11 May 2014 at 21:48

if you want cheap, £10 Now TV box with Plex installed on it

point decay · 11 May 2014 at 21:59

roku 3 with RARplex, glad to get the PC out of the living room.

C.R.A.Z.Y · 11 May 2014 at 22:17

Malevolence said:
Surprised nobody has mentioned the Raspberry Pi yet.

+1

The cheapest option to get comprehensive (ie, plays ALL codecs/audio) 1080p streamed to a HDMI TV/Monitor imho.

badcompany · 11 May 2014 at 22:23

holymonk said:
will a roku play mkv and the sorts from my pc?

have plex installed on pc then stream to roku its what I am doing,

I just built one of these

ARK | Intel® NUC Kit DN2820FYKH

plays everything and I can stream steam to it from my gaming rig so i can play all my games on a little celeron nuc.

wonderfull