I am building a HTPC with the ATI 4770, Intel Q9400 proc 4GB RAM and Gigabyte P45 board. What is the software install process required so that I can stream HD movies (mkv files, .ts, iso's ect) from a shared server to the PC? Currently my server is already shared out and ready for HTPC. As my laptop's can see them fine but can't play HD with a Dell Latitude (NVM 160 video card over Wireless N). My laptop isn't
This is what I currently plan to do:
Install Win 7 RTM 32bit - I only have 4GB ram so 64bit wont buy me anything.
Install all drivers for Gigabyte MB including chipset drivers from manufacture if they are newer (NIC/Chipset ect).
Install Video Drivers latest catalyst (full install)
At this point do I install a codec softare or is this built into the Ati's video driver? This is where I have no idea.
Install video player like VLC or Windows Media Center with possible mymovies addon.
Questions:
Once the video driver is installed do I need anything else?
I believe AVIVO is part of the Catalyst video driver but dont know if I need a codec? Like COREAVC or KM123? I dont what the CPU to be pegged as my older system can't handle it... this is why I am rebuilding.
If anyone has a complete process of what to install in what order, I would love that!!!!! I dont need to know how to click next but the actual apps\software.
I appreciate all input as I am not a rookie with PC's and Servers but not about streaming HD so bare with me pls. Thank you! Thank you!
This is what I currently plan to do:
Install Win 7 RTM 32bit - I only have 4GB ram so 64bit wont buy me anything.
Install all drivers for Gigabyte MB including chipset drivers from manufacture if they are newer (NIC/Chipset ect).
Install Video Drivers latest catalyst (full install)
At this point do I install a codec softare or is this built into the Ati's video driver? This is where I have no idea.
Install video player like VLC or Windows Media Center with possible mymovies addon.
Questions:
Once the video driver is installed do I need anything else?
I believe AVIVO is part of the Catalyst video driver but dont know if I need a codec? Like COREAVC or KM123? I dont what the CPU to be pegged as my older system can't handle it... this is why I am rebuilding.
If anyone has a complete process of what to install in what order, I would love that!!!!! I dont need to know how to click next but the actual apps\software.
I appreciate all input as I am not a rookie with PC's and Servers but not about streaming HD so bare with me pls. Thank you! Thank you!