Win 7 + BD player + Nvidia 8200 = all I need for playback?

[rpeters83]

My setup is a mini HTPC with a Nvidia 8200 chipset running Win 7. I plan on picking up a bluray drive to watch movies. Is this all I need? Is there any HDCP-related software that I need so that there are no hiccups or issues? Thanks.

 

[Flea77]

You will need to make sure the HDCP chain is working. That chain includes the drive, playback software, video card, video cable and monitor. I mention cable because you will need to be using HDMI. Everything in that chain must be HCDP compliant.

Allan

 

[ejlamb]

I am pretty sure you will need a software player that can handle BD. Total Media Theatre 2/3, Power DVD 8/9, etc.

 

[Azhar]

If you buy a BD drive, see if you can get the retail version over the OEM. The retail usually come with BD capable software like PowerDVD. Otherwise I recommend TotalMedia because of it's Media Center integration.

 

[rpeters83]

Well here is my chain. Nvidia 8200, which I believe should be fine according to their site, HDMI out to handle video/audio, Windows 7, which I believe supports bluray via WMP 12. My TV is just a newer 47" LG.

Should I be good?

 

[Flea77]

The motherboard looks OK, Win7 doesnt matter, should work just as well as Vista or XP, the TV I would assume would be just fine, my only question is I do not think WMP12 will naively play BDs, you may need third party software (much like XP playing DVDs needed).

Allan