Ok, so here is what I'm hoping to do:
Be able to play any files I have off my Synology, via the smart TVs in the house.. And my not-so-smart-tv in my room. I'm pretty sure the Smart TVs have not ran into any files they couldn't play yet, but let's play devils advocate... I want to make sure there is NEVER a file they can't play (if that's possible).
Now, I have a gaming build here in my room, that is about 30ft from the not-so-smart-tv. What is the best route to do this? Run a long-ass hdmi cable? Build a HTPC? I have been told that a Mac Mini would work. But even still, how would that work? Directly via output to the dumb-tv, or via a 'set top box' of sorts, like an apple tv?
Any input is greatly appreciated! As for budget, well, let's say I want to spend the least amount possible, while still getting the job done, with no snafus.. No bog downs, no incompatible stuff... Oh, and I want to run Plex!
Be able to play any files I have off my Synology, via the smart TVs in the house.. And my not-so-smart-tv in my room. I'm pretty sure the Smart TVs have not ran into any files they couldn't play yet, but let's play devils advocate... I want to make sure there is NEVER a file they can't play (if that's possible).
Now, I have a gaming build here in my room, that is about 30ft from the not-so-smart-tv. What is the best route to do this? Run a long-ass hdmi cable? Build a HTPC? I have been told that a Mac Mini would work. But even still, how would that work? Directly via output to the dumb-tv, or via a 'set top box' of sorts, like an apple tv?
Any input is greatly appreciated! As for budget, well, let's say I want to spend the least amount possible, while still getting the job done, with no snafus.. No bog downs, no incompatible stuff... Oh, and I want to run Plex!