[LoonQ]

Hi

I´m using XBMC on my Xbox but its a bit slow Now I have one old computer in my closet and I am wondering if its worth installing Linux and Xbmc on it..

The config is:
AMD64 3500+ Singel Core
1Gb Memory
250Gb HD
Geforce 7900
DVD Burner

Will it work?? Except from playing HD stuff of corse..

[darkscout]

Hi

I´m using XBMC on my Xbox but its a bit slow Now I have one old computer in my closet and I am wondering if its worth installing Linux and Xbmc on it..

The config is:
AMD64 3500+ Singel Core
1Gb Memory
250Gb HD
Geforce 7900
DVD Burner

Will it work?? Except from playing HD stuff of corse..

Should be fine, but wait until a 9500 goes on sale for $30 and toss it in there for the HD.

[LoonQ]

So.. adding a GF9500 (at the moment = 50€) and maybe some memory will make HD work to??

I was only hoping to run same thing as on the Xbox but without the freezes.. and maybe some of the new skins...

[jmarshall]

Assuming you use Linux, yes.

Given that you want to only run the same stuff as you currently do on Xbox, I suggest trying it out before you go and splash out on new hardware.

1Gb of memory is plenty.

Cheers,
Jonathan

[LoonQ]

ok, thx

[LoonQ]

Does HD work with any GF9500 regardless of model and memory??

[ion_man]

Does HD work with any GF9500 regardless of model and memory??

yes, I have a NVS290 (8400GS equivalent, older than the 9500) with 256MB and it does hardware accelerated HD fine, but I would suggest a Nvidia Geforce 210, the 9 series is last generation technology and the 210 is cheap too!

http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodde...od_no=1923

[Dignam]

Hi

I´m using XBMC on my Xbox but its a bit slow Now I have one old computer in my closet and I am wondering if its worth installing Linux and Xbmc on it..

The config is:
AMD64 3500+ Singel Core
1Gb Memory
250Gb HD
Geforce 7900
DVD Burner

Will it work?? Except from playing HD stuff of corse..

Let me know how it goes, I have a similar old rig in my closet just missing a PSU I was thinking of doing the same with. It only has a 3200+ though but does have a pretty decent vid card (512mb)

[LoonQ]

Yes I will keep posting in this thread..

Everything seems to work fine with current hardware... except 1080p .mkv

I'm still testing and fine tuning and it takes time (I have 4 kids so its only when they sleep I can do it)

My plan is to upgrade the graphics for HD playback and I am also planning to buy a Antec Fusion Remote (My wife is not impressed having a regular computer in the livingroom but with a nice case I think she can accept it).

I guess the case is priority 1 and the graphics will come after...