New Build, need codec advice (1 Viewer)

[JamesMcG]

So I'm modernizing my HT a bit. I'm going to get a new LCD, probably a Sharp (1080p). I've ordered a new motherboard, CPU etc. I'm going to use the new 680G chipset from AMD and give the integrated video a try. Yes I know the chipset struggles at 1080p, I'll cross that bridge later. Or use Core codec or something...

So my question is, to play back HD content like x264, .mkv files etc what codecs should I go for? As well I would like to have an upconverting DVD player working on this thing. Any guides or recommendations? Everything I've found so far sounds pretty discouraging.

 

[JamesMcG]

Amazing! I'm the first person to do HD content. I feel like such a pioneer...

 

[surfermc]

Have a look in the wiki. There are a couple of pages talking about codecs.
http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/UserGuides/codecs_and_containers?highlight=(codec)

 

[thematrixz]

I found 2 sets of codecs that will work well for all situations: CCCP codecs (free) and Nvidia Purevideo (not free, but very high quality)

 

[walkerx]

have you checked out k-lite codec packages

may have something in there to do HD content

 

[JamesMcG]

I ended up getting help here: http://projecthtpc.co.uk/forum/

They actually gave me advice on what to use and had a fantastic step by step guide for my setup. Was nice to actually get help...

 

[Spragleknas]

That guide was really great!

Found here: http://www.projecthtpc.co.uk/htpc_software.html - page 3 is about upscaling.