Which codec do you think i should use?

cheetah05 · 2006-09-30, 13:16

MediaPortal Version: Latest
Windows Version: Windows XP MCE
CPU Type: 1GHz Athlon
HDD: 2x20GB
Memory: 512MB
Motherboard: Abit Nf7
Video Card: NVIDIA 6800le
Video Card Driver: Latest
1. TV Card: Compro T200
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: Latest

Hi there,

There are quite a few codecs and different settings and codecs for different things.

I was wondering what would be the best selection of codecs for my Computer Spec.

I have heard of PureVideo by NVIDEA and that is supposed to be quite good.

Would like some input.

Thanks very much!

EDIT:

I have looked at the codec guide but it has no mention of purevideo and i assume thats because it gfx card specific?

Spragleknas · 2006-09-30, 13:41

Since you have a 6800-card, I would def. recommend PureVideo.

If you don't wanna spend any money; MedaPortals own MPV/MPA-codecs are a good choice (from own exp. and from what I have read in this forum).

cheetah05 · 2006-09-30, 14:25

Would you suggest i use it for all the codecs, as there are different ones like the ones for TV and the ones for DVD

Spragleknas · 2006-09-30, 14:36

PureVideo all the way here (Celly380, 6200) - recommend the same for you (although never tried a DVB-card)

cheetah05 · 2006-09-30, 18:06

Thank you for your help "Okay", I will go and buy a licence for Nvidia PureVideo, I thought it would have been free with the gfx card tho :/

Paranoid Delusion · 2006-09-30, 19:39

just download the trial version to see if it does what you want.

Follow the instructions on the nvidia website, to install and register.

cheetah05 · 2006-09-30, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paranoid Delusion

just download the trial version to see if it does what you want.

Follow the instructions on the nvidia website, to install and register.

Yeah, i have and i am testing it over the next few days. Thanks.

Does anyone here use "Post Processing", is it worth it? Do you need a fast CPU?

jawbroken · 2006-10-01, 12:00

If you are using a DVB-T tuner card then you shouldn't really need post processing, at least for television. It is more important for analogue cards, when it can be used for grain reduction, sharpening, etc.

cheetah05 · 2006-10-01, 14:17

Thanks.

There are settings for the Nvidia PureVideo codec such as Deinterlacing etc.

What are the best settings to use to get the best quality?

Thanks.

pannivas · 2006-10-02, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheetah05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paranoid Delusion

just download the trial version to see if it does what you want.

Follow the instructions on the nvidia website, to install and register.

Yeah, i have and i am testing it over the next few days. Thanks.

Does anyone here use "Post Processing", is it worth it? Do you need a fast CPU?

you defently need a faster CPU than your 1GHz Athlon to enable post processing with 3-4 filters. FFDShow post processing can make your picture look much better but since its a software decoder it uses to much CPU if you enable luma, chroma filters and image resize.

Anyway i use
NVIDIA Pure Video decoder for MPEG2
Kopeis Xvid Decoder for mpeg4 xvid rips
CoreAVC for h264 decoding
AC3 filter for AC3 sound
Haali Media Splitter to control audio tracks.

2006-09-30, 13:16	#1 (permalink)
cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 326 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	Which codec do you think i should use? MediaPortal Version: Latest Windows Version: Windows XP MCE CPU Type: 1GHz Athlon HDD: 2x20GB Memory: 512MB Motherboard: Abit Nf7 Video Card: NVIDIA 6800le Video Card Driver: Latest 1. TV Card: Compro T200 1. TV Card Type: DVB-T 1. TV Card Driver: Latest Hi there, There are quite a few codecs and different settings and codecs for different things. I was wondering what would be the best selection of codecs for my Computer Spec. I have heard of PureVideo by NVIDEA and that is supposed to be quite good. Would like some input. Thanks very much! EDIT: I have looked at the codec guide but it has no mention of purevideo and i assume thats because it gfx card specific?

2006-09-30, 13:41	#2 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,976 Thanks: 194 Thanked 106 Times in 86 Posts Country: My System	Since you have a 6800-card, I would def. recommend PureVideo. If you don't wanna spend any money; MedaPortals own MPV/MPA-codecs are a good choice (from own exp. and from what I have read in this forum). __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no My Christmas skin 2008 (widescreen)

2006-09-30, 14:36	#4 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,976 Thanks: 194 Thanked 106 Times in 86 Posts Country: My System	PureVideo all the way here (Celly380, 6200) - recommend the same for you (although never tried a DVB-card) __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no My Christmas skin 2008 (widescreen)

2006-09-30, 18:06	#5 (permalink)
cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 326 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	Thank you for your help "Okay", I will go and buy a licence for Nvidia PureVideo, I thought it would have been free with the gfx card tho :/ Last edited by cheetah05; 2006-09-30 at 19:51.

2006-09-30, 19:39	#6 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 139 Thanked 257 Times in 228 Posts Country: My System	just download the trial version to see if it does what you want. Follow the instructions on the nvidia website, to install and register. __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. Upload Logs\Pictures etc, use the "Go Advanced" and select the + feature to upload\attach files.

2006-09-30, 14:25	#3 (permalink)
cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 326 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	Would you suggest i use it for all the codecs, as there are different ones like the ones for TV and the ones for DVD

2006-10-01, 12:00	#8 (permalink)
jawbroken Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 707 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	If you are using a DVB-T tuner card then you shouldn't really need post processing, at least for television. It is more important for analogue cards, when it can be used for grain reduction, sharpening, etc.

2006-10-01, 14:17	#9 (permalink)
cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 326 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	Thanks. There are settings for the Nvidia PureVideo codec such as Deinterlacing etc. What are the best settings to use to get the best quality? Thanks.

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