Microsoft HD sample clips

wishywashy · 2006-02-19, 16:11

Didn't know if you guys knew about this site. Might be a good "test" of your system capabilities.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspx

For me the T2 video runs fine, but the dolphins video kicks my computers butt. Dropped frames left and right.

mzemina · 2006-02-19, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishywashy

Didn't know if you guys knew about this site. Might be a good "test" of your system capabilities.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspx

For me the T2 video runs fine, but the dolphins video kicks my computers butt. Dropped frames left and right.

Mr Washy, or should I just call you Wishy? <grin>

What are your computers specs, so to help me better understand.

Mike

wishywashy · 2006-02-19, 18:09

HTPC:
AthlonXP 2400+
1.5 gigs pc3200
PVR 150
Roslyn 250
GeforceFX 5500 (DVI to HDMI)
40 gig WD PATA
120 Seagate SATA

WinXP Pro SP2
MP RC2 w/ Feb 2 CVS

On my main pc everything plays smoothly. It is a:
Athlon 64 3000+
1 gig pc3200
Geforce 6600 (DVI to 19" flat panel)

WinXP Pro SP2
MP RC2 w/ Feb 2 CVS

mzemina · 2006-02-19, 18:39

I wonder if it is the CPU or GPU (maybe the combination) that needs more horsepower to make the HD video smooth?

Mike

Brocklander · 2006-02-19, 19:37

Another good one is Apple HD Trailers... Which you will need to play with Quicktime outside of Media Portal, but hey it's something else to play with 8)

I can play Quicktime H.264 720p without a problem on my Athlon64 3200, but 1080p stutters just enough to make it annoying. Will try the WMV stuff later... I guess when Nvidia enable hardware H.264 decoding with the 6600GT things will brighten up!

mzemina · 2006-03-13, 18:13

Have you checked out the QT trailer plugin? Look at this thread

You will need to backup the thread for the link to the plugin. Please post your likes/dislikes on this plugin!

Mike

Tech Geek · 2006-03-15, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishywashy

GeforceFX 5500 (DVI to HDMI)

That's pretty much just a 5200 with a faster clock speed.
Your lucky if it will play HDTV at all. Since the CPU takes over a lot of the video playback duties on the 5200/5500 cards a 2400+ might not have enough speed to do everything.

2006-07-14, 18:07

Quicktime H.264 1080p files run smoothly with CoreAVC (not HW-accelerated), they're slow as hell with any other major brand codec (usually HW-accelerated but no real improvement)

mileage may vary but CoreAVC seems to be a fine helper for those with slow CPU and "old" GFX cards

this is not an advert in disguise for CoreCodec, I promise ;)
http://www.behardware.com/news/8117/...purevideo.html

mPod · 2006-07-14, 18:17

You get full h.264 purevideo acceleration with (very) latest PowerDVD codec. CPU usage is pretty low with it, you'd be amazed. Note that your GPU must support purevideo HD acceleration.

2006-02-19, 16:11	#1 (permalink)
wishywashy Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hill AFB, UT Age: 33 Posts: 458 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	Microsoft HD sample clips Didn't know if you guys knew about this site. Might be a good "test" of your system capabilities. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspx For me the T2 video runs fine, but the dolphins video kicks my computers butt. Dropped frames left and right.

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Brocklander Retired Team Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wellington Posts: 346 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	Another good one is Apple HD Trailers... Which you will need to play with Quicktime outside of Media Portal, but hey it's something else to play with 8) I can play Quicktime H.264 720p without a problem on my Athlon64 3200, but 1080p stutters just enough to make it annoying. Will try the WMV stuff later... I guess when Nvidia enable hardware H.264 decoding with the 6600GT things will brighten up! __________________ My HTPC \| Wiki Page for New Zealanders

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mPod Retired Team Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berlin Age: 34 Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	You get full h.264 purevideo acceleration with (very) latest PowerDVD codec. CPU usage is pretty low with it, you'd be amazed. Note that your GPU must support purevideo HD acceleration. __________________ Bad news from the stars... We cannot give any support without a properly filled support template and a full mediaportal.log pasted here. Before you ask...

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wishywashy Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hill AFB, UT Age: 33 Posts: 458 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	HTPC: AthlonXP 2400+ 1.5 gigs pc3200 PVR 150 Roslyn 250 GeforceFX 5500 (DVI to HDMI) 40 gig WD PATA 120 Seagate SATA WinXP Pro SP2 MP RC2 w/ Feb 2 CVS On my main pc everything plays smoothly. It is a: Athlon 64 3000+ 1 gig pc3200 Geforce 6600 (DVI to 19" flat panel) WinXP Pro SP2 MP RC2 w/ Feb 2 CVS

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mzemina Retired Team Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Country:	I wonder if it is the CPU or GPU (maybe the combination) that needs more horsepower to make the HD video smooth? Mike

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mzemina Retired Team Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Country:	Have you checked out the QT trailer plugin? Look at this thread You will need to backup the thread for the link to the plugin. Please post your likes/dislikes on this plugin! Mike

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~ok\| Guest Posts: n/a	Quicktime H.264 1080p files run smoothly with CoreAVC (not HW-accelerated), they're slow as hell with any other major brand codec (usually HW-accelerated but no real improvement) mileage may vary but CoreAVC seems to be a fine helper for those with slow CPU and "old" GFX cards this is not an advert in disguise for CoreCodec, I promise ;) http://www.behardware.com/news/8117/...purevideo.html