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aixki
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Hello,
I plan to buy my first HTPC to get XBMC. After some researches, I wonder which GPU chipset is best suitable to run XBMC under Linux (I can also get windows but Linux is preferred).
I've saw that there's some issues with Intel linux drivers, whereas Nvidia drivers seem to be very stable for Linux.
Can I get your experiences for both platforms ?
Thanks a lot,
Aixki
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The Intel HD 4000/5000 should be able to handle all your HD media without problems. The Nvidia drivers for Linux are probably better than Intel's but still the Intel should perform very well for media playback. You should only notice a performance difference if you're doing some gaming but not when playing movies. One thing to keep in mind though is that (if you're going to run Linux) whatever you do, don't get an AMD card or you'll be in for a world of hurt.
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2013-07-17, 04:02
(This post was last modified: 2013-07-17, 04:02 by nickr.)
I vote ION2 because I know it and love it. However Intel HD seems to be doing really well. If you want HD audio over HDMI you will need a kernel >=3.8 for the intel build.
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there is no such limitation.
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jammyb
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ion2 is on atom kit.
Intel HD is on Celeron kit
Intel HD2000/4000/etc is on i3/i5/i7 kit.
All play 1080p extremely well. But the speed of the processor is slowest on ion2.
Best balance is intel HD/Celeron. Plays 1080p, SBS 3D and is quick to boot/smooth on UI for xbmc. [NUC/BRIX] but doesn't do full frame packed 3D.
I have a Revo 3700 [atom/ion2] and a NUC [Celeron/Intel HD] I love them both! [but I don't do 3D either!]
Modded MK1 NUC -
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Bay Trail NUC FTW!
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