[garricker]

Hey guys,

i am new to all this and wanted to test XBMC and and home media center.

i want to add vox commando to the HTPC so i can control my home automation via voice.

my questions is can i use this old Lenovo PC?

please advice.. i have no clue on what to do. new to all this

Product Description: Lenovo ThinkCentre M58e 7269, P E5200 2.5 GHz
Type: Personal computer
Form Factor: Small form factor
Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.5 in x 14 in x 3.9 in
Weight: 16.5 lbs
Localization: English
Processor: 1 x Intel Pentium E5200 / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Processor Main Features: Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Cache Memory: 2 MB L2 cache
Cache Per Processor: 2 MB
RAM: 1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max), DDR2 SDRAM, non-ECC, 800 MHz, PC2-6400
Storage Controller: Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Hard Drive: 1 x 160 GB, standard, Serial ATA-300
Optical Storage: DVD-ROM
Monitor: None.
Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X4500
Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio Output: Sound card
Networking: Network adapter, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
OS Preinstalled: Windows XP
Manufacturer Selling Program: TopSeller
Environmental Standards: EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty ( on-site )

[wrxtasy]

Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X4500

Looks like you will not get H264 / VC-1 Hardware decoding out of this chipset. GMA X4500 is a G43 Chipset. You need the GMA X4500HD. So Software decoding only.

http://kodi.wiki/view/Supported_hardware

Windows XP is no longer supported by XBMC/Kodi, if you can run OpenELEC on it you will likely be fine. OpenELEC can be run from a USB Stick.
http://kodi.tv/the-end-of-windows-xp/

XBMC 12.2 Frodo is the last version for Windows XP
http://kodi.tv/xbmc-12-2-even-more-frodo/

[Soli]

Notice the "HD" part. X4500 only works halfassed with 720p. At least with Linux. Maybe it works better in windows. Come to think of it, the HD version probably works halfassed in Linux too, but I'm pretty sure it works OK in Windows. Both versions require a special version of libva that you probably need to build yourself.
YMMv and I may also be wrong.

Anyways the cpu is fast enough to do software decoding. In fact it should be able to decode Big Buck Bunny@1080p60.