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I want an HTPC to replace my Shield. Use cases: Ideally, it would work just like my shield (controllable by a remote, easy access to YouTube/Streaming Apps/Plex-or-plex equivalent for local media) but I want to store my media on the device/on a hd connected to the device, instead of streaming from my PC. Want to be able to playback 4k content. Will probably acquire media on my main PC and then transfer it to the box, but would be great if I could do it directly from the box. Seems like Beelink is recommended for this - someone above mentioned this one: https://www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-sei14-ultra5-125h but that seems like it may be overkill for my needs. Also, remote suggestions? Software to give me a Shield like interface?
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My trouble right now is that half my watching is on Netflix/Youtube and half of it is through Plex, and when I want to use Plex I need my upstairs computer to be on. I could leave it on all the time, but it's a power hungry beast. Plus, sometimes it randomly disconnects from the network, PLUS the network can't handle 4k over wifi and I refuse to run ethernet cables. Worst case, I can stream through my TV's built in apps and use the HTPC for my local media
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Dec 5, 2024 16:27
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TheScott2K posted:Run Plex on the Shield. Or, make a little low power computer that serves Plex, but keep using your Shield as a client. HTPC in the living room, in 2024 it's mostly negatives if you're doing paid streaming services. Like, use the Shield as the Plex server instead of the client?
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Dec 5, 2024 17:22
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I already have a PC that is a plex server, and I use my Shield as a Plex client. The trouble is that it struggles to stream 4k over wifi, among other issues. It sounds like I should just get a beelink to use as my plex server&client, and also use another device for Streaming services. Can the Beelink N100 handle 4k playback?
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Dec 5, 2024 17:56
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TheScott2K posted:Network problem. Sure but I live in a 130 year old house with plaster walls, and I think this is a cheaper solution edit: Powerline ethernet is probably worth looking into. Our router is a good one I believe, we have the TP-Link AX3000 WiFi 6 Router. And my PC has a TP-Link AC1200 PCIe WiFi Card (Archer T4E) which I thought would be fine? double edit: there is also the issue of needing my PC to be on. I have it set to sleep after a few hours to save power. Thom Yorke raps fucked around with this message at 18:30 on Dec 5, 2024 |
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Dec 5, 2024 18:14
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mariooncrack posted:How big is your house? You might have better luck with a mesh router system. it's 3 stories, 2300 sqft row home. Router is in the middle of the second floor. Running ethernet cable would be a pain
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Dec 5, 2024 20:05
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