I am really just looking for somthing to make into a basic client that i can hook up to my HDTV in the bedroom. I know a popcorn hour would be good here, but i am exploring all options and will see what fits best for my situation
Still wondering if the ati HD 3200 onboard will be sufficeint for an HD client, atleast 720p and 1080i streams
Thanks
AS Rock motherboards can be crappy so get an Asus or gigabyte or similar. Any old motherboard will do but should have DVI or HDMI output.
I just got a Gigabyte 780G board (the one with US2H suffix) and don't have it sorted yet. Getting good video out of this thing is not a slam-dunk. So far, my old 9600Pro was better. I have a X2 5600+ CPU, which should be enough; I haven't checked the utilization while playing video. I think I currently have a botched XP installation, so a clean re-install will be next. There has been lots of discussion here on 780G boards - in general, the promise has been greater than the delivery. I'll post back if I get a good setup.
mikeh49 Wrote:I just got a Gigabyte 780G board (the one with US2H suffix) and don't have it sorted yet. Getting good video out of this thing is not a slam-dunk. So far, my old 9600Pro was better. I have a X2 5600+ CPU, which should be enough; I haven't checked the utilization while playing video. I think I currently have a botched XP installation, so a clean re-install will be next. There has been lots of discussion here on 780G boards - in general, the promise has been greater than the delivery. I'll post back if I get a good setup.
Yeah i have seen some threads about it, just curios would this board have similar issues it seem updated (well it is obviously not 780g), it is another i am thinking about, i built a desktop recently with a biostar motherboard and its rock solid so far
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813138140
I get good performance out of the 3200 (even with Bluray) but then I have the additional sideport memory. I did have to disable Aero in order to get Vector Adaptive deinterlacing. Not sure how well a standard 3200 does, sorry.
whurlston Wrote:I get good performance out of the 3200 (even with Bluray) but then I have the additional sideport memory. I did have to disable Aero in order to get Vector Adaptive deinterlacing. Not sure how well a standard 3200 does, sorry.
This is good new, i think i am probably going to go with this board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813138140
as it has the side port mem and seems to be updated, i just didnt want to spend a lot on this, but still evaluating to see whats out there, i wish there was more info about the next gen NMT and Hauppauge HDMVP
a word of caution.. Am not sure which tuner card you plan on getting but if you get an AMD board, you may have issues with the HVR1600. I returned my HVR1600 and got the ATI650PCIE.
gbpvriwanna Wrote:a word of caution.. Am not sure which tuner card you plan on getting but if you get an AMD board, you may have issues with the HVR1600. I returned my HVR1600 and got the ATI650PCIE.
Thanks,
this is going to be a client with no tuners, i have a server funnily enough its an amd and have a hvr1600 that i have no issues with and will be using for delivery of all media
