4k netflix on ryzen pc?

[ActualCannibal]

I have a premium Netflix subscription and a high-resolution computer monitor. I'll do most of my watching on my 4K TV from time to time, but sometimes I'd just prefer to watch something grittier like the Punisher in a more private place.

I know about the Intel and Microsoft Edge thing where you need a Kaby Lake CPU and Microsoft Edge to watch Netflix at 4K, but is there anyway around this?

I'm using a Ryzen 5 1600 and I'd like to know if it's a possibility, thanks.

[Electronics Wizardy]

What gpu do you have? A nvidia 10xx gpu will work, but idk if the drivers are offically out now.

[done12many2]

1 hour ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

What gpu do you have? A nvidia 10xx gpu will work, but idk if the drivers are offically out now.

 

The nvidia drivers supporting 4k Netflix were kinda quietly rolled out at the end of last.

 

 

 

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus

 

[seon123]

You'll either need a 1050 or higher with at least 3GB VRAM or a Kaby CPU. AMD intends to bring support for Playready 3.0 in early Q2 2018 to Vega and Polaris, if you have one of those. 

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Please note that HDCP 1.4/2.2 are supported for the purposes of streaming 4K+HDR content. AMD intends to have a production PlayReady 3-capable graphics driver in early Q2.

https://www.anandtech.com/show/12442/amd-plans-playready-3-support-for-polaris-and-vega-gpus-in-2018

[Ebony Falcon]

So a titanx maxwell and a 4790k can't buy a Kant lake i3 and 1050 can 

 

sad times lol 

[ActualCannibal]

4 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

What gpu do you have? A nvidia 10xx gpu will work, but idk if the drivers are offically out now.

I'm using a 1070 Ti, so I guess I should be fine.

 

3 hours ago, done12many2 said:

The nvidia drivers supporting 4k Netflix were kinda quietly rolled out at the end of last.

 

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus

Awesome, thanks lol

[nick name]

For those who find this thread through Google:

 

If you have recently installed Windows 10 on a new system build and have found you cannot play 4K Netflix or 4K in Windows Movies or TV then you might need to install the HEVC Video Extensions from Microsoft in the Microsoft Store. There are two versions: one paid for $.99 and one free. I will link the free one below.

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9n4wgh0z6vhq?irgwc=1&OCID=AID681541_aff_7593_159229&tduid=(ir_3bA3nzzWy1yTUMOyhMw0kQB9UkjQj1VJIVZtUQ0)(7593)(159229)()(UUwpUdUnU56397YYwYg)&irclickid=3bA3nzzWy1yTUMOyhMw0kQB9UkjQj1VJIVZtUQ0&activetab=pivot:overviewtab