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I still wonder a few things: - how many 1080P@60 streams it can transcode simultaniously? - how good (drivers) and easy is a Dual monitor setup? -I see in the specs: 2 USB 2.0 ports via internal header. Will they boot from it? I had to divert these to Intel: 1) how many 1080P@60 streams it can tran...

I still wonder a few things: - how many 1080P@60 streams it can transcode simultaniously? - how good (drivers) and easy is a Dual monitor setup? -I see in the specs: 2 USB 2.0 ports via internal header. Will they boot from it? I had to divert these to Intel: 1) how many 1080P@60 streams it can tran...

robotica wrote:
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Only, and for HTPC usage not minor, missed opportunity is an combined jack/spdif front port, like the Brix.

This makea me wonder which sound chip is used. I only read about HDAudio.

I'm unable to find any info. on the soundchip, which is important for HTPC usage. Can you help me?

Thnx again for your insights; this machine is nearly 100% feature complete. About the real-time transcoding: I was referring to 1080P@60 fps, H.264 HP@L4.2 encoded source material (lets say 9000kbps) coupled with AC3 5.1 sound (let's say 448kbps). But as i understand this should be doable. Only, and...

Great work on the review!! I still wonder a few things: - how many 1080P@60 streams it can transcode simultaniously? - how good (drivers) and easy is a Dual monitor setup? - aren't there any internal USB headers at all? Aha, I see in the specs: 2 USB 2.0 ports via internal header. Will they boot fro...