[cejstrup]

Hmmm fill me in on the Killer sample?? would mind trying it on my brute!

Sure, here it is give it a go


http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid...ight=killa

[Grast]

I know the Atom line of processors has been discussed. However I have a specific question. I am building a standard definition unit only for playback.

I am looking to know if standard def 720x480 playback is possible with a Atom processor and a nvidia geforce 8400 video card. I will be using SVideo connection to regular old plain TV with stereo sound.

Unlike many people, I only have 1 hi-def machine. I am looking for a low cost solution. AT 65 dollars for a motherboard and processor, if the unit will perform, this is the best solution.

D945GCLF Atom Intel 230
1 gig of DDR2 533 memory
1 80gig SATA Seagate 7200.10 hard drive
1 PNY VCG84R2SXPB GeForce 8400 GS 256MB

Grand Total Cost is $250 for a standard def XBMC device.

Thanks.

Apex Dm-387 MicroATX Slim case

[schmoko]

I've got an x2 5600+ at 2.9 ghz with an 8600 gt and Killa Sample is no go. It drops a few hundred frames and there is no audio. However, I have no issue with any "real" content-- plenty of full-size blu-ray rips are playing fine, including reference stuff like die hard 4, 2001, and blade runner.

I would still reccomend Intel unless you have a super-compelling reason for choosing AMD. It's a safer bet.

[Gamester17]

@everyone, have you please ever heard of thread hijacking? This thread is about "Intel Atom performance", nothing else!
http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=XBMC_Forum_F...conduct.3F

I am building a standard definition unit only for playback.

I am looking to know if standard def 720x480 playback is possible with a Atom processor and a nvidia geforce 8400 video card. I will be using SVideo connection to regular old plain TV with stereo sound.

Unlike many people, I only have 1 hi-def machine. I am looking for a low cost solution. AT 65 dollars for a motherboard and processor, if the unit will perform, this is the best solution.

D945GCLF Atom Intel 230
1 gig of DDR2 533 memory
1 80gig SATA Seagate 7200.10 hard drive
1 PNY VCG84R2SXPB GeForce 8400 GS 256MB

Grand Total Cost is $250 for a standard def XBMC device.

That is actually overkill for standard-definition, I suggest getting a cheaper Intel Atom based machine if standard-definition playback is all that you are looking for, ...or why not just use an Xbox, or a cheaper computer, (a 1GHz Pentium III and 256MB RAM with onboard graphics should be fine for standard-definition playback).

[Geeba]

Bump!

20$ Xbox will do i better! and its DESIGNED to be plugged into a TV! comes in Composite/SCART/Svideo and Componet flavors... and the software is more mature IMO.

[mr.b]

that mobo has a PCI slot, NOT a PCI express, so that vid card is not going to work

I

D945GCLF Atom Intel 230
1 gig of DDR2 533 memory
1 80gig SATA Seagate 7200.10 hard drive
1 PNY VCG84R2SXPB GeForce 8400 GS 256MB

[Grast]

The main reason I was going with a Atom is price and heat mainly. I am trying to get a passively cooled unit which is as small as possible. If price were no option, I would have chosen a Silverstone stylish case. As such, it is good to know that my options are open for a standard def unit.

Thanks.

[Grast]

Yes, But a Xbox is quite large, an external power supply, and quite loud. The goal of my project is to build a unit for standard definition play-back with passive cooling and small size possible. The ATOM process at 4 watts is passivly cooled. Actually, I have found the current chipset on Intel mini-ITX boards displaces 25 watts of heat. Some of the boards require active cooling.

A low profile case with a 125 watt internal power supply and a low speed 80 mm fan will be able to cool and be silent with a ATOM processor setup.

Thanks.

[Grast]

Mr B.

You are correct. I posted the incorrect video card. PNY has a pci version of the same chipset for the same price with low pci brackets. If I had more experience with the Intel drivers, I would not even need the video card. I would just need a monitor which supports DVI in.

Thanks for the correction

[Geeba]

External power supply? on an Xbox? nope... turn the fan down in XBMC trust me you can hardly hear it especially if you have a ver 1.1 onwards... no GPU fan... if your really worrid about it an Akasa 80mm will puy a stop to anything you can hear over even the lowest volume setting...

[Gamester17]

ASUS Eee Box is an Intel Atom based computer for $350(US) => http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=35938

[xbs08]

Just found out about open-end pci-e x1 for using a pci-e x16 graphic card and wondered if this could be used to get VDPAU on a Atom 230 system?


http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/page..._12_0.html