2010-04-13, 13:44
Hi
I've started having a problem where my system (AMD X2 3.2GHz CPU, Gigabyte MA78G, 3x1TB + 1x1.5TB HDD and TinyXP) started to stutter on Hi bitrate MKV's and has now spread to stuttering on standard definition stuff as well. Incidentally, if I unplug one of the HDD from the mobo the problem resolves itself but after unplugging each drive and trying them separately the problem is not related to a faulty HDD. I can only assume that the problem lies with my mobo (?SATA ports) or the CPU.
So I think I need to replace my mobo +/- CPU - My question is this: Could advise me on what combination to get? In a nutshell, I'm after a fast CPU that can handle Hi bitrate MKV's, a motherboard with onboard HDMI, and should I upgrade to windows 7? (I've been using XP for years now). The only purpose this new machine will have is to be a XBMC HTPC.
(I've tried Linux a few times and is too much hassle for me - so windows only solutions please!)
Cheers
I've started having a problem where my system (AMD X2 3.2GHz CPU, Gigabyte MA78G, 3x1TB + 1x1.5TB HDD and TinyXP) started to stutter on Hi bitrate MKV's and has now spread to stuttering on standard definition stuff as well. Incidentally, if I unplug one of the HDD from the mobo the problem resolves itself but after unplugging each drive and trying them separately the problem is not related to a faulty HDD. I can only assume that the problem lies with my mobo (?SATA ports) or the CPU.
So I think I need to replace my mobo +/- CPU - My question is this: Could advise me on what combination to get? In a nutshell, I'm after a fast CPU that can handle Hi bitrate MKV's, a motherboard with onboard HDMI, and should I upgrade to windows 7? (I've been using XP for years now). The only purpose this new machine will have is to be a XBMC HTPC.
(I've tried Linux a few times and is too much hassle for me - so windows only solutions please!)
Cheers