Depends on the sheer processing power of your PC, dual core is entry level but if you can step it up to quad core. Oh as far as players go, I run all my MKV files through VLC, it'll play dam near anything. And if you have a droid phone, it's possible to use the phone as a http-wifi remote. I can start VLC up in my driveway as soon as I get back from work and have whatever file I choose to play ready and going by the time I get to my living room. If any of you have a big flat panel television, hook the PC up to it and enjoy the amazing quality like never before.