PC configurations for HD movies
I open this thread because I really don't know which are the optimal PC configurations to assure a good view of HD movies. Here I refer to 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolutions. So I would like to know what kind of processors, memory, video card, HDD you recommend me for HD movies.
I am waiting for your opinions. Thank you.
Re: PC configurations for HD movies
From experience, you can use really any dual-core setup + a Radeon HD video card.
A setup I was using had:
Pentium Dual-Core E2200 (2.2GHz)
2GB DDR2 800
Radeon HD 2400Pro
Total I spent for those plus the mobo that came in a combo with the cpu was about $160. Vid card came with a DVI to HDMI adapter. Picked up a HDMI cable (10ft for $6) oooyeaaa....
From what ive seen, all of the Radeon HD cards support audio through the DVI-to-HDMI. :)
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well personally I use a Nvidia 8800GT and HD works just fine 1080P on my 42" LCD so I don't think you need an ATI vid card just a decent one. What size screen will you be using? As far as processors I agree with Singa
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Originally Posted by
Detale
well personally I use a Nvidia 8800GT and HD works just fine 1080P on my 42" LCD so I don't think you need an ATI vid card just a decent one. What size screen will you be using? As far as processors I agree with Singa
My point is that you can easily watch HD content with cheap components if you buy the right stuff :)
8800 = $130+
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Cheap and silent solution is AMD 780G mainboard + Athlon BE series CPU + 250W PSU. Don't even think about buying a dedicated graphics card if you don't play games cause last generation built-in GPUs have more than enough power to handle HD video, especially the low-bitrate progressive rips which you will probably download.
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Originally Posted by
SingaBoiy
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Originally Posted by
Detale
well personally I use a Nvidia 8800GT and HD works just fine 1080P on my 42" LCD so I don't think you need an ATI vid card just a decent one. What size screen will you be using? As far as processors I agree with Singa
My point is that you can easily watch HD content with cheap components if you buy the
right stuff :)
8800 = $130+
Wait what!? So this card says in the feature it has HDMI with audio
Quote:
Features ATI Avivo HD Video & Media
Built-in HDMI with HDCP and 5.1 surround audio
But in the pic I see no HDMI at all unless they mean it you can get an HDMI to DVI cable or converter but as far as I know they have not come out with a video/audio card for HTPC's yet and with HDMI Video cards you still need to run an audio cable.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggIma...161-191-04.jpg
Now I hope I'm wrong because I will buy this card NOW but I don't see the features matching the pics, could you explain a bit please :)
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Why in the hell do you need to transmit audio using HDMI?
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Because I have a HTPC rig hooked up to my 42" LCD and I watch the Hi Def movies I download and I would LOVE to be able to use just the HDMI cable without separate audio
Re: PC configurations for HD movies
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Detale
Quote:
Originally Posted by
SingaBoiy
My point is that you can easily watch HD content with cheap components if you buy the
right stuff :)
8800 = $130+
Wait what!? So this card says in the feature it has HDMI with audio
Quote:
Features ATI Avivo HD Video & Media
Built-in HDMI with HDCP and 5.1 surround audio
But in the pic I see no HDMI at all unless they mean it you can get an HDMI to DVI cable or converter but as far as I know they have not come out with a video/audio card for HTPC's yet and with HDMI Video cards you still need to run an audio cable.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggIma...161-191-04.jpg
Now I hope I'm wrong because I will buy this card NOW but I don't see the features matching the pics, could you explain a bit please :)
Yes, the HD series of Radeon cards are capable of having audio through the hdmi cable :01:
Thats how my setup is right now. Check out this HIS version. When I bought it, it came with a "Free Gift"
Re: PC configurations for HD movies
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Originally Posted by
Detale
Because I have a HTPC rig hooked up to my 42" LCD and I watch the Hi Def movies I download and I would LOVE to be able to use just the HDMI cable without separate audio
If you wish to pay $100+ to get rid of extra cable be my guest.