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<blockquote data-quote="Bobb25" data-source="post: 94323" data-attributes="member: 27220"><p><strong>MediaPortal Version:</strong> Latest Feature Release (0.2.1.0)</p><p><strong>MediaPortal Skin:</strong> Steel 2 Wide</p><p><strong>Windows Version:</strong> Windows XP SP2</p><p><strong>CPU Type:</strong> Intel P4 3.0gig HT</p><p><strong>HDD:</strong> Seagate 80gig</p><p><strong>Memory:</strong> 1024mb DDR 400</p><p><strong>Motherboard:</strong> 865P</p><p><strong>Motherboard Chipset:</strong> Intel</p><p><strong>Motherboard Bios:</strong></p><p><strong>Video Card:</strong> 256mb BFG 7800 GS AGP</p><p><strong>Video Card Driver:</strong> Latest Nvidia Driver</p><p><strong>Sound Card:</strong> Creative Live! 24</p><p><strong>Sound Card AC3:</strong></p><p><strong>Sound Card Driver:</strong></p><p><strong>1. TV Card:</strong></p><p><strong>1. TV Card Type:</strong></p><p><strong>1. TV Card Driver:</strong></p><p><strong>2. TV Card:</strong></p><p><strong>2. TV Card Type:</strong></p><p><strong>2. TV Card Driver:</strong></p><p><strong>3. TV Card:</strong></p><p><strong>3. TV Card Type:</strong></p><p><strong>3. TV Card Driver:</strong></p><p><strong>4. TV Card:</strong></p><p><strong>4. TV Card Type:</strong></p><p><strong>4. TV Card Driver:</strong></p><p><strong>MPEG2 Video Codec:</strong></p><p><strong>MPEG2 Audio Codec:</strong></p><p><strong>Satelite/CableTV Provider:</strong></p><p><strong>HTPC Case:</strong></p><p><strong>Cooling:</strong></p><p><strong>Power Supply:</strong></p><p><strong>Remote:</strong> Windows MCE Remote</p><p><strong>TV:</strong> BenQ FP202w 20.1" widescreen (1680 x 1050)</p><p><strong>TV - HTPC Connection:</strong> DVI</p><p></p><p>Okay. So not too sure if this is the correct place for this thread, but basically i want to ask you guys to give me some advice. I have the above machine which i setup as an HTPC and for the wife to use when i got my new machine recently. My dilemma, is i am unsure of what the best video / audio codec is to use and was wondering whether anyone had any suggestions? I have tried a few, and have had various levels of success. At present i am using a PowerDVD mpeg 2 video codec with direct audio. My audio is going via digital Co-AX into my reciever for full surround sound using AC3. The video card is pretty damn powerful and i would like to utilize it as much as possible IE: have it do as much of the work as it can as it is probably more powerful than my CPU! I have tried ffdshow and have periods during playback where the video and audio goes out of sync for a few seconds, then the video speeds up and catches up again. I have the machine connected to my TV ep server through a gigabit switch so i dont think it is having issues retrieving the information! My only issue at present is that in some eps the volume does not respond to my remote control commands, IE: The volume bar pops up on the screen, but the audio does not adjust at all even if i pull it all the way down or up.</p><p></p><p>I intend on formatting the machine and re-installing everything as it is a "dirty" install at present, and was hoping you guys could give me a killer combo for my audio and video codecs that will utilize my machine to its peak.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance for your assistance</p><p></p><p>Ps. i posted this in a different forum, but i think it is more appropriate here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bobb25, post: 94323, member: 27220"] [B]MediaPortal Version:[/B] Latest Feature Release (0.2.1.0) [B]MediaPortal Skin:[/B] Steel 2 Wide [B]Windows Version:[/B] Windows XP SP2 [B]CPU Type:[/B] Intel P4 3.0gig HT [B]HDD:[/B] Seagate 80gig [B]Memory:[/B] 1024mb DDR 400 [B]Motherboard:[/B] 865P [B]Motherboard Chipset:[/B] Intel [B]Motherboard Bios:[/B] [B]Video Card:[/B] 256mb BFG 7800 GS AGP [B]Video Card Driver:[/B] Latest Nvidia Driver [B]Sound Card:[/B] Creative Live! 24 [B]Sound Card AC3:[/B] [B]Sound Card Driver: 1. TV Card: 1. TV Card Type: 1. TV Card Driver: 2. TV Card: 2. TV Card Type: 2. TV Card Driver: 3. TV Card: 3. TV Card Type: 3. TV Card Driver: 4. TV Card: 4. TV Card Type: 4. TV Card Driver: MPEG2 Video Codec: MPEG2 Audio Codec:[/B] [B]Satelite/CableTV Provider: HTPC Case: Cooling: Power Supply:[/B] [B]Remote:[/B] Windows MCE Remote [B]TV:[/B] BenQ FP202w 20.1" widescreen (1680 x 1050) [B]TV - HTPC Connection:[/B] DVI Okay. So not too sure if this is the correct place for this thread, but basically i want to ask you guys to give me some advice. I have the above machine which i setup as an HTPC and for the wife to use when i got my new machine recently. My dilemma, is i am unsure of what the best video / audio codec is to use and was wondering whether anyone had any suggestions? I have tried a few, and have had various levels of success. At present i am using a PowerDVD mpeg 2 video codec with direct audio. My audio is going via digital Co-AX into my reciever for full surround sound using AC3. The video card is pretty damn powerful and i would like to utilize it as much as possible IE: have it do as much of the work as it can as it is probably more powerful than my CPU! I have tried ffdshow and have periods during playback where the video and audio goes out of sync for a few seconds, then the video speeds up and catches up again. I have the machine connected to my TV ep server through a gigabit switch so i dont think it is having issues retrieving the information! My only issue at present is that in some eps the volume does not respond to my remote control commands, IE: The volume bar pops up on the screen, but the audio does not adjust at all even if i pull it all the way down or up. I intend on formatting the machine and re-installing everything as it is a "dirty" install at present, and was hoping you guys could give me a killer combo for my audio and video codecs that will utilize my machine to its peak. Thanks in advance for your assistance Ps. i posted this in a different forum, but i think it is more appropriate here. [/QUOTE]
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