Replacing Gaming PC with a Media Player for 4K Playback

Sparky · 16 Nov 2023 at 10:37

Hi

I currently use my gaming PC [ 3900xt,32GB Ram, 3060Ti ] to play 4k Movies through my Denon x6400. I want to replace the PC with a media player , something like a Nvidia Shield TV Pro 4k.
I run 3 external USB caddies with the 4k movies on so whatever I go for needs USB ports.

Other than the Nvidia is there anything else you can recommend for 4K ?

Sparky · 17 Nov 2023 at 19:45

I am leaning towards the Shield as it does seem better suited out of the box but will look at things like the Amlogic.

Sparky · 18 Nov 2023 at 18:39

4k is a must as well as dolby vision so some of the android boxes might struggle.

Sparky · 18 Nov 2023 at 21:57

hornetstinger said:
Ok loaded up 3840x2160 HDR10 H265 HEVC DTS HD .

CPU usage averages around 35%-40%, peaks to 57%. Quad core 905x3

Audio ok as i'm outputting to 5.2.4 currently but soon to be 7.2.4?

Sparky · 21 Nov 2023 at 19:52

Thanks for the replies, opted for the Shield TV Pro 4k