in SVN there is something that you might find useful for writing the test application:
trunk\Tools\TimerTest
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in SVN there is something that you might find useful for writing the test application:
trunk\Tools\TimerTest
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Three machines for MP here:
1. The HTPC (see left): running 24/7: doesn't really get very jerky although performance is getting worse after some days. However the minidisplay plugin gets much more unresponsive (to display the selected items) after I played a video / watched TV.
2. A TV-Client based on AMD780G which is used daily, always standby-resume, restart only for windows updates: No problems at all.
3. A powerful intel based (G45) dev-pc with Nvidia 8800/9800 GT. Animations look bad even directly after reboot.
@Chli: any results with my timer test app (e.g. .NET stopwatch becoming inaccurate, timer resolution changing)?
I have also noticed that a higher value in AGP APERTURE in bios does help in similar errors. Could be worth a try?
Aperture size only selects the amount of normal ram that your screen card can use once it's own memory is all used.
Since mine is 256mb I doubt that will do the trick. Closing MediaPortal and opening should resolve all memory issues.
Since mine is 256mb I doubt that will do the trick. Closing MediaPortal and opening should resolve all memory issues.
I had to raise mine, and I have a 256MB Nvidia. I got DX OUTOFMEMORY errors when it was set to 32MB. Now it´s set to 256MB and I have no DX OUTOFMEMORY errors. It's simple to try.
I guess even the satellite TV channel logos of many people will sum up to more than 32MB
I guess even the satellite TV channel logos of many people will sum up to more than 32MB
hehe, yes , i've always seen 64mb as a minimum.
Anything above 128mb in my opinion is like adding more HDD space because adding more swap space will make you able to have more programs open in windows.
I guess even the satellite TV channel logos of many people will sum up to more than 32MB
Yes, but first you have to run out of the 256 in the card, Or?
hehe, yes , i've always seen 64mb as a minimum.
Anything above 128mb in my opinion is like adding more HDD space because adding more swap space will make you able to have more programs open in windows.
That was my thought exactly, before. I've tested more now and I get DX errors when minimizing/restoring in Vista when using less than 128 in AGP Aperture.
Btw, some people are willing to try:
This could possibly apply to ALL AGP cards, so have put a link to here on the usefull posts thread.
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/newcomers-forum-240/useful-posts-50062/#post341857
Remember changing that setting when I first got my old pc, thought it was strange to be set so low, so changed it to its max, no wonder, i could not see the problem.
Thanks for finding Swede
I will check what my aperture size is when i get home tonight and set it higher.
It would be very weird if MediaPortal really uses that much ram.
And why the amount would change over time depending on OS reboot and NOT MediaPortal reload.
It would be very weird if MediaPortal really uses that much ram.
And why the amount would change over time depending on OS reboot and NOT MediaPortal reload.
It wouldn't... unless there is driver / directx side bug in the system itself (which I really doubt).