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    [News] 4K UHD Netflix content on NVIDIA GPUs (update) MS Pulls Free HEVC Support

    http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/4k-...c-support.html

    Nvidia updated its support pages with an update on 4K UHD Netflix content playback in relation to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Below the fold an overview of options, necessities. Something Nvidia notes, HEVC codec is no longer free. Microsoft requires you to purchase a license.

    4K UHD Netflix content on NVIDIA GPUs To enable Netflix UHD playback, the following is required:

    • NVIDIA Driver version 387.96 or newer driver. No older GeForce driver will support this functionality at this time
    • NVIDIA Pascal based GPU or newer, GeForce GTX 1050 or greater with minimum 3GB memory
    • HDCP 2.2 capable monitor(s). Please see the additional section below if you are using multiple monitors and/or multiple GPUs.
    • Microsoft Edge browser or Netflix app from the Windows Store
    • Microsoft Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (10.0.16299 Build 16299 or newer):
    • https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...reators-update
    • Approximately 25Mbps (or faster) internet connection.

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    Since when was Netflix using HVEC for UHD playblack?

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