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I want to stream hi-def (non flash-based) movies from my future minimum spec PC to my network-ready HDTV.
What I want to know is:
When streaming from a computer (local wifi network), is the computer's CPU/video/RAM resources used to the same extent as it would be if playing back on the computers local screen? If not, what are the differences?
So with streaming HD content, what are the minimum specs (e.g. in a processor) I should go for, if
- only one TV is acting as client
- two TVs are simultaneous clients.
2I definitely support using wired LAN for that. Even my N router wouldn't deliver enough bandwidth for HD movies. – slhck – 2011-11-25T17:20:24.523
I figured wifi should have been ok because I've streamed from bbc's iplayer site over it in the past but then I assume it's not quite as HD as they make out? – rutherford – 2011-11-25T17:26:58.403
3Web HD content tends to be very compressed. It requires a lot of processing power on your computer to convert it into something viewable and HD. But it's never really, truly HD. It's better than non-HD, but if you blow it up to cover a really big screen you'll see it's got problems. If you have the faster 802.11N, you may be able to make it work for a single TV, but if you're streaming two independent HD streams, there will not be enough bandwidth available. – music2myear – 2011-11-25T17:40:34.903
1@rutherford I think most of the "HD" content you get online is just 720p. Think about it: That's less than half of the pixels the original contained. – slhck – 2011-11-25T18:56:11.203