HTPC for media watching and local gaming streaming

[Jenko32]

Hi, I've bought a 4K TV but my HTPC with only an i5 3570k can't even output 4K. What's the minimum hardware required to see files in 4K HDR and use Moonlight for streaming games in 4K 60fps?

I've tested (because I already have it) an N5105 Mini PC and it wasn't enough.

My problem is that I'd have to get this PC inside a custom case of mine for which the maximum dimensions are 22x17cm, non standard dimension from the current motherboard (H61M-K) so I'd have to get a Mini-ITX.

I'm asking for the minimum required because I would like not spending too much and looking for used hardware.

[Kilrah]

Look into used business minis like

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256454912039

 

Ideally 7th gen or later since that'll support hardware decoding of pretty much everything used today.

[Jenko32]

1 hour ago, Kilrah said:

Look into used business minis like

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256454912039

 

Ideally 7th gen or later since that'll support hardware decoding of pretty much everything used today.

Even i3 is ok?

[Kilrah]

Yeah, iGPU is the same in all. Would still got with i5 for responsiveness if possible...