Small HD client wanted

alexeix · 2008-09-19, 00:57

Hi,

I'm planning ahead and want to build a small, quiet client machine, which can stream HD TV (1080i) from my server.

Does anyone have any recommendations for components?

From other posts I've read here, I may have to wait a while for the technology to improve, but any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Spragleknas · 2008-09-19, 08:05

Hi!
Define "small", please.
"Shuttle size" OK, or are you thinking ITX?

alexeix · 2008-09-19, 14:11

I currently have a Shuttle (SN95G5v2) and I don't find it a good shape as a HTPC.

I was thinking along the lines of the Noah 3988 or the Koolu client. I don't know what would be required for handling HD streamed from a TV server.

Spragleknas · 2008-09-19, 17:20

Well, I think ITX and/or Atom based computers will suffer from to weak CPU considering lack of DXVA.

This might be an alternative: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - not to sure about the X3000, though... (or use a laptop)

EDIT:
Also found this (no picture) - X3100 GPU ---> http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ame=GS-A21S-RH
and http://global.aopen.com/products_spec.aspx (x4500?)

EDIT2: W/nVidia 7050 --> http://global.aopen.com/products_det...650&mdstl=306#

tsamb. · 2008-10-04, 07:42

How is the 1080i you are planning on streaming encoded? MPEG-2? Over here they're broadcasting HDTV in H.264 and decoding that on any Mini-ITX platform has been hard in the past.

I am actually looking at putting together a small package either low profile Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX in the next little while. Intel has recently released a Mini-ITX board with the G45 chipset onboard and an HDMI output.

http://www.intel.com/products/deskto...C-overview.htm

Pair that up with a 45nm Core 2, e.g. the E7200. This would be powerful enough to decode your 1080i stream whether it be MPEG-2 or H.264.

Have a look at Silverstone's offerings in both Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - Designing Inspiration

DJBlu · 2008-10-04, 09:10

Just thought I'd throw this in for you.

Fudzilla - J&W has a mini-ITX 780G

That will accelerate 1080i HD and 1080p H264.

wyzazz · 2008-10-29, 16:36

Jetway has 2 suitable Mini-ITX solutions
Newegg.com - JetWay JNC62K AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Mini ITX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

OR

Newegg.com - JetWay JNC81-LF AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

ryan20021982 · 2008-10-29, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyzazz

Jetway has 2 suitable Mini-ITX solutions
Newegg.com - JetWay JNC62K AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Mini ITX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

OR

Newegg.com - JetWay JNC81-LF AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

Those are looking very nice I was just looking at them yesterday, thinking that would be great for
my bedroom, did you see how small the footprint is 8.27" x 10.12" x 2.56" thats tiny
And the nvidia 8200 plays any HD movie I have, use a 17mb/s bitrate movie to test and it plays perfect

wyzazz · 2008-10-29, 18:36

Yep, they look very nice! It's either that or an Acer Aspire x1200 for me.

Acer Aspire X1200 Desktop PC (Refurbished) - Athlon X2 Dual Core 2.5GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium RB-PT.SAR0X.001 at TigerDirect.com

2008-09-19, 00:57	#1 (permalink)
alexeix Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Small HD client wanted Hi, I'm planning ahead and want to build a small, quiet client machine, which can stream HD TV (1080i) from my server. Does anyone have any recommendations for components? From other posts I've read here, I may have to wait a while for the technology to improve, but any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 34 Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 525 Thanked 275 Times in 218 Posts Country: My System	Hi! Define "small", please. "Shuttle size" OK, or are you thinking ITX? __________________ How to gather log files How to show System Specs How to start support/bug thread CONTRIBUTE TO MP!!!

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Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 34 Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 525 Thanked 275 Times in 218 Posts Country: My System	Well, I think ITX and/or Atom based computers will suffer from to weak CPU considering lack of DXVA. This might be an alternative: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - not to sure about the X3000, though... (or use a laptop) EDIT: Also found this (no picture) - X3100 GPU ---> http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ame=GS-A21S-RH and http://global.aopen.com/products_spec.aspx (x4500?) EDIT2: W/nVidia 7050 --> http://global.aopen.com/products_det...650&mdstl=306# __________________ How to gather log files How to show System Specs How to start support/bug thread CONTRIBUTE TO MP!!! Last edited by Spragleknas; 2008-09-19 at 20:48..

2008-10-04, 07:42	#5 (permalink)
tsamb. Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Auckland Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	How is the 1080i you are planning on streaming encoded? MPEG-2? Over here they're broadcasting HDTV in H.264 and decoding that on any Mini-ITX platform has been hard in the past. I am actually looking at putting together a small package either low profile Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX in the next little while. Intel has recently released a Mini-ITX board with the G45 chipset onboard and an HDMI output. http://www.intel.com/products/deskto...C-overview.htm Pair that up with a 45nm Core 2, e.g. the E7200. This would be powerful enough to decode your 1080i stream whether it be MPEG-2 or H.264. Have a look at Silverstone's offerings in both Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - Designing Inspiration __________________ THX Certified Home Theatre Professional www.ssblack.co.nz

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2008-09-19, 14:11	#3 (permalink)
alexeix Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I currently have a Shuttle (SN95G5v2) and I don't find it a good shape as a HTPC. I was thinking along the lines of the Noah 3988 or the Koolu client. I don't know what would be required for handling HD streamed from a TV server.

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DJBlu Portal Developer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 428 Thanks: 9 Thanked 122 Times in 53 Posts	Just thought I'd throw this in for you. Fudzilla - J&W has a mini-ITX 780G That will accelerate 1080i HD and 1080p H264.

2008-10-29, 16:36	#7 (permalink)
wyzazz Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atwater, OH Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Jetway has 2 suitable Mini-ITX solutions Newegg.com - JetWay JNC62K AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Mini ITX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards OR Newegg.com - JetWay JNC81-LF AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

2008-10-29, 18:36	#9 (permalink)
wyzazz Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atwater, OH Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Yep, they look very nice! It's either that or an Acer Aspire x1200 for me. Acer Aspire X1200 Desktop PC (Refurbished) - Athlon X2 Dual Core 2.5GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium RB-PT.SAR0X.001 at TigerDirect.com

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