Im confused

recoil · 2008-08-02, 13:20

I have a HTPC which is a AMD semprom 2800+ according to system properties its running 1.60Ghz, 2GB ram,
128MB video card. Windows XP latest updates incuding SP3, latest Media Portal, lastest drivers. Fine watching starndard def stuff, but high def stuff freezes and audio goes out of sync.

I also have a laptop which is a Intel 1.67Ghz according to system properties, 2GB ram. Running Vista Ultimate, and Media Center not MP. It plays everything fine, I have watched a HD film on the local drive with laptop connected to TV all was fine, after this I watched a different HD film that was streamed over my network all was fine again.

I tryed to watch the same film from the HTPC running XP and MP the film audio was out of sync

Buddha · 2008-08-02, 14:38

An AMD Sempron 2800+ and Intel Core 1.67 Ghz are not equally powerful, an Intel per-clock has much more performance than those AMDs, especially the budget ones. Don't stare yourself blind on mere Gigahertz's. Try upgrading your Sempron to at least a Athlon64 3200+, I have a 3800+ (2.4ghz) and playing 720p content is just smooth, but 1080p still poses some issues

Spragleknas · 2008-08-02, 16:11

1. Which codec? (In MP you select which codec to use for SD and HD - see config.)
2. Try using a DXVA/DXVAII capable codec, like CyberLink etc.

recoil · 2008-08-02, 18:35

I have installed ffdshow, and matroska as per the thread on here about running MKV files

Spragleknas · 2008-08-02, 18:38

I don't think that a Sempron will do HD w/FFDShow (perhaps with CoreAVC?). I recommend that you try using a DXVA/DXVAII capable card and codec.

recoil · 2008-08-02, 19:14

Ive got two laptops so atm im trying out the other laptop if that works it will do till i can get new MOBO and intel chip

Thx for your advise thou guys

2008-08-02, 13:20	#1 (permalink)
recoil Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im confused I have a HTPC which is a AMD semprom 2800+ according to system properties its running 1.60Ghz, 2GB ram, 128MB video card. Windows XP latest updates incuding SP3, latest Media Portal, lastest drivers. Fine watching starndard def stuff, but high def stuff freezes and audio goes out of sync. I also have a laptop which is a Intel 1.67Ghz according to system properties, 2GB ram. Running Vista Ultimate, and Media Center not MP. It plays everything fine, I have watched a HD film on the local drive with laptop connected to TV all was fine, after this I watched a different HD film that was streamed over my network all was fine again. I tryed to watch the same film from the HTPC running XP and MP the film audio was out of sync

2008-08-02, 16:11	#3 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	1. Which codec? (In MP you select which codec to use for SD and HD - see config.) 2. Try using a DXVA/DXVAII capable codec, like CyberLink etc. __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2008-08-02, 18:38	#5 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	I don't think that a Sempron will do HD w/FFDShow (perhaps with CoreAVC?). I recommend that you try using a DXVA/DXVAII capable card and codec. __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

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2008-08-02, 14:38	#2 (permalink)
Buddha Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	An AMD Sempron 2800+ and Intel Core 1.67 Ghz are not equally powerful, an Intel per-clock has much more performance than those AMDs, especially the budget ones. Don't stare yourself blind on mere Gigahertz's. Try upgrading your Sempron to at least a Athlon64 3200+, I have a 3800+ (2.4ghz) and playing 720p content is just smooth, but 1080p still poses some issues

2008-08-02, 18:35	#4 (permalink)
recoil Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have installed ffdshow, and matroska as per the thread on here about running MKV files

2008-08-02, 19:14	#6 (permalink)
recoil Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive got two laptops so atm im trying out the other laptop if that works it will do till i can get new MOBO and intel chip Thx for your advise thou guys