Hi,
Don't know much about the RL70 - I've searched the forum, but nothing came up, sorry I cannot help there.
Don't know much about the RL70 - I've searched the forum, but nothing came up, sorry I cannot help there.
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Hi.
Most important thing on such systems is GPU. The ID80 has a Nvidia GT520 which really is a good choice for HTPC Usage. You can choose between DXVA and CUDA. Next best is AMD HD 6130 from all E350/E450 systems (like all AMD-ATI GPU it's DXVA only). Then comes the ION2 GPU, than the first generation ION. Both can make use of DXVA and CUDA but their overall performance is not as good as HD6130. Lower GPU are not enough for 1080i playback at all.
The CPU is not that important as you always can switch to less power consuming Skins. E.G don't use StreamedMP, get yourself one of the PureVisionHD skins. This will speed up system enough to give a nice interface feeling. Nevertheless it's better if the CPU has as much power as possible in this segment.
Most important thing on such systems is GPU. The ID80 has a Nvidia GT520 which really is a good choice for HTPC Usage. You can choose between DXVA and CUDA. Next best is AMD HD 6130 from all E350/E450 systems (like all AMD-ATI GPU it's DXVA only). Then comes the ION2 GPU, than the first generation ION. Both can make use of DXVA and CUDA but their overall performance is not as good as HD6130. Lower GPU are not enough for 1080i playback at all.
The CPU is not that important as you always can switch to less power consuming Skins. E.G don't use StreamedMP, get yourself one of the PureVisionHD skins. This will speed up system enough to give a nice interface feeling. Nevertheless it's better if the CPU has as much power as possible in this segment.
Hi there,
Great comments/feedback from various people.
One thing to be aware of with Nettop/Small integrated units is that they can be noisy - Most have small little fans that can generate a little noise once you get the CPU/GPU to work hard.
J.
Great comments/feedback from various people.
One thing to be aware of with Nettop/Small integrated units is that they can be noisy - Most have small little fans that can generate a little noise once you get the CPU/GPU to work hard.
J.
Phathid,
Having just read some reviews it seems a good little unit.
Can you keep us posted of how it works out for you? Any probs setting up etc?
There are always questions from others on small MP clients and it is useful to be able to say which unit gives a better performance and which doesn't. All feedback helps the MP community give others support.
Having just read some reviews it seems a good little unit.
Can you keep us posted of how it works out for you? Any probs setting up etc?
There are always questions from others on small MP clients and it is useful to be able to say which unit gives a better performance and which doesn't. All feedback helps the MP community give others support.
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i am new to mp and no expert on PCs but will post my findings as soon as i get things up and running, should be in next couple of weeks (just got TV card). Will also test suggestions or requests from other members
will open a thread in next week or so
will open a thread in next week or so
We were all new to MP once 
It is a steep learning curve, but that is because it can do soooo much!
My pals (when they come around) like what it can do. One mate is especially envious as he is paying about £90 per month to Sky for multiroom, and I can pretty much do the same thing and have YouTube, iPlayer and all the other catch up services too plus other stuff without the monthly fee.
If you have any probs just ask and some one will always help out.
It is a steep learning curve, but that is because it can do soooo much!
My pals (when they come around) like what it can do. One mate is especially envious as he is paying about £90 per month to Sky for multiroom, and I can pretty much do the same thing and have YouTube, iPlayer and all the other catch up services too plus other stuff without the monthly fee.
If you have any probs just ask and some one will always help out.