Min Specs for a pc for streaming on a tv

[THE_Incredible_Hulk]

Hello, I'm contemplating getting a pc to hook up to the tv to stream Wrestlemania. The tv is 55 inch 4K resolution. I'm on a budget. Would a pc without a dedicated video card work? TIA.

[Alexndl]

Raspberry pi 4 running Kodi?
you can also use it for retrogaming using retropie
check on youtube plenty of tutorial how to build a home media center on raspberry pi

[THE_Incredible_Hulk]

Looking at this: https://www.microcenter.com/product/...r-(refurbished)

[punkncat]

I was going to suggest a refurbished office computer. There are a couple of things to think about in regard to this, mostly revolving around the connectors available on that TV, and what frame rate you desire.

The single easiest thing you can do to help and older computer would be to set resolution at 1080/60, and perhaps even 30 according to the quality of the stream.

I would suggest any SFF Dell or HP office type computer. Try to stay 4th gen Intel or newer, at least 8GB of RAM. If it doesn't have something like a 250GB SSD, budget for one for OS to reside on. You should readily be able to find something under $200 that fits your needs for this application, including OS. eBay is a decent place for things like this, along with the Newegg refurb section. This is one area that I rarely consider MicroCenter for. You could possibly build a new 10100 based system for barely more than what you linked sans OS license. (there are ways to deal with that)

If you really desire to play @ 4K with truly reasonable frame rates you would have to consider something far newer or with a GPU, IMO.

As an aside, I utilize a Logitech K400 for all my HTPC/remote systems. They work great from across a big room so long as you have clear sight to the dongle.

[THE_Incredible_Hulk]

I like Micro Center over ebay. Don't get me wrong I can fix most things on a pc. But it comes with a warranty and well brick and mortar store means I talk to somebody in person. This one has everything but is more than what I want to spend. WWE Backlash is coming up soon and I"m wanting to watch it on a tv instead of pc. https://www.microcenter.com/product/...aming-computer

[punkncat]

I feel absolutely blessed to have a Micro Center near enough to drive to....and we have two. Both are a little further than an hour from me, but considering the prices they have on CPU and motherboard, along with the $20 off makes them far and away the best deal including gas and time. If I need some single item I just order it, but any time I am building a system or major upgrade I go to MC.

[Siress]

Have you considered an Android TV device? The Shield Pro is the best one I know of, but even the budget options are good.

[caylegeorge]

+1 for the Nvidia Shield Pro - its amazing. Just what I always wanted in a media player / streaming device.

[THE_Incredible_Hulk]

So to watch WWE on the tv I need to access my email and then login into Peacock. I tried the apps on all my tv's and none worked. I got this today at Micro Center and will try it soon. https://www.microcenter.com/product/...r-(refurbished)

[THE_Incredible_Hulk]

That one works perfect. Set it up yesterday. Thank you all for the tips.

[Chuck E Ducky]

$200 raspberry pi or any of the current streaming options that are not Apple. aka Roku, Fire TV etc, most all of the streamer units work or can be modified to get whatever you could possibly want. I cut the cord 10 years ago. I save over $200 a month.

All you need is an HDMI port, power source and a decent internet connection. The better your connection the better quality you can stream. Keep in mind You will need a really good connection to run multiple units at the same time. So it’s not for everyone. I’m able to Game and stream at the same time I have a 200mbps service that actually bounces between 75-120mbps.

Only recommendation is get a streamer that has an external power source so it don’t draw power off your TV. The plug in units without external power source can get hot, the heat is not the best for your TV. Especially if you are using it all the time like I do. I have been using the same Fire TV since it came out 4-5 years ago so I’m sure there are better options. But if you want cheap they are great.

We do movie nights and watch sports games in the backyard all the time with my Fire TV. I just use my phone as a hotspot run a extension cord out to a projector with an HDMI port.

Kodi website has “builds” that you download after you set the unit up so it won’t communicate with its provider. They are updated regularly usually one click updates. If you get a dead link you really want to see “tip” the provider a few bucks and it will be up and running in a few days.

Plex Servers are great as well if you can get in one and have someone that is a good host. My buddy I work with work has an amazing movie selection.

I still have Netflix and Prime for the kids. Even tho I can get all that stuff for free. The Kodi builds take time to get use to and you need to learn the apps that work the best. But my 5 year old can figure it out so it’s not that hard. I get all the + channels without having +.

[Grendel]

I have an Atom brick running on Win 7 that does just fine. Paired it with a logitech remote keyboard. You can not run a lot of applications at the same time but Kodi and Plex run on it along with Chrome for surfing. It will handle 1080P files without any problem, never tried 4K. I've had this brick for 6-8 years not really sure when I originally set it up.

[Seajay]

I use a Roku. If you needed something to run Peacock the Roku will do so. I have the cheaper basic option, but they have a 4k streaming option too. It is mostly a different Network option between the versions. The 4k also has the option to attach an external drive for recording.
Very simple to use, they are great.