I would add a GB of RAM and substitute the 8800GT for something like a 8600GT/9400GT/9600GT, you don't need a 8800GT to play movies in HD. And even with your config I doubt that there would be any stuttering, but the 8800GT is overkill and 1GB of RAM is just not enough. Save yourself $60 by going with one cheaper GPU and buy an extra stick of RAM.
HTPC build that can handle HD 1080p?
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You need to use codecs that will do hardware offloading to the GPU. The 5200 is perfectly capable of 1080i and p playback with a properly set up gpu.
Originally Posted by Stevo I'm running your processor and a ati 3450 and I'm fine. There is some tweaking that I have to do because my cpu usage is 80% and up. |
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my old htpc was a Sempron 2.5 ghz, 2GB ram, 9800GT, and it stutters a lot when playing 1080p.
It could only handle 720p so it will be just a downloader pc now.
I installed Nvidia purevideo but I guess it doesnt work on VLC or Windows media player.
Originally Posted by 0ldfart You need to use codecs that will do hardware offloading to the GPU. The 5200 is perfectly capable of 1080i and p playback with a properly set up gpu. |
It could only handle 720p so it will be just a downloader pc now.
I installed Nvidia purevideo but I guess it doesnt work on VLC or Windows media player.
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VLC is pretty inefficient for HD playback from my experiences. Media Player Classic Home Cinema with CoreAVC (has CUDA offloading) or Divx h264 decoders did wonders for CPU load on my ancient rig.
Originally Posted by edalbkrad my old htpc was a Sempron 2.5 ghz, 2GB ram, 9800GT, and it stutters a lot when playing 1080p. It could only handle 720p so it will be just a downloader pc now. I installed Nvidia purevideo but I guess it doesnt work on VLC or Windows media player. |
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I tried that player already, doesnt work for me. HD still uses 70 to 100% CPU
Originally Posted by /\\/uLL VLC is pretty inefficient for HD playback from my experiences. Media Player Classic Home Cinema with CoreAVC (has CUDA offloading) or Divx h264 decoders did wonders for CPU load on my ancient rig. |
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ATI is better for HD play back. Its a proven fact.
Get a 3450 or 4350 and your blu ray needs will be met.
Originally Posted by Mudfrog The 8800GT could have issues. I tried one with a dual core and cpu usage was around 50-65% and I did have video stuttering at 1080p. Switched to a 4850 and no issues. |
Get a 3450 or 4350 and your blu ray needs will be met.
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