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[WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - neoyagami - 2012-03-12
Hello i'm going to buy this hardware for my xbmc (running under windows)
Is it a correct configuration? Is the ram enough? Are the ram and ssd compatible with the zotac ad02?
Thanks
Zotac ZBOX-AD02-E
SSD
RAM
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - Voyager - 2012-03-12
I just upgraded my "old" Atom 330/ION asus eeebox to a Zotac Zbox AD04 with a 60 GB SSD (OCZ Agility 3) and a single 4 GB SODIMM DDR3-1333 module. I'm very happy with the result on Windows. The E450 in the AD04 is just a tad faster than the E350, so is the GPU component of it.
You will have to install the latest Catalyst drivers, use the following key settings:
AMD Catalyst:
- "Enforce Smooth Video Playback" ON
- Automatic Deinterlacing OFF
XBMC:
- Auto refresh rate / Sync playback to display
- Auto deinterlacing / Auto deinterlacing method
EDIT: to answer your question, yes both the SSD and the RAM seem OK for the configuration.
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - neoyagami - 2012-03-12
Thanks for your answer
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - loeffel - 2012-03-13
The Corsair modul works fine with the AD02 (I'm using the same combination). SSD not really needed if you wants to use it as a HTPC only ;-) but surely a little bit faster on startup ...
I'm using a 80GB 5400rpm sata hard drive (retired laptop) in combination with Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
The Zotac AD02 works without any issues and also without any manual driver installation :-) Startup time about 30 seconds (cold boot) ...
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - Rrrr - 2012-03-13
Can you relate the performance of the AD02 and the AD04 to an Asrock 330 ION?
Am interested to upgrade too
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - patseguin - 2012-03-13
All of the Zotacs are very good. Just don't expect HD audio, that's the only reason I don't use them in my living room.
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - Rrrr - 2012-03-13
Thank you for noting that, is there any ready made or barebone box that can bitstream HD Audio as well?
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - Voyager - 2012-03-13
@patseguin: why would HD audio not work on the AMD APUs? Both Zacate E350 and E450 do support Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio bitstreaming over HDMI
@Rrrr: 330/ION to E350/E450 : Playback quality went from only just acceptable (occasional framedrops) to perfect playback all the time.
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - Rrrr - 2012-03-13
http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images-SRW.tpl&category_id=118&product_id=333&Itemid=100266&lang=en
http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=553%3Azotac-unleashes-zbox-ad02-series-mini-pcs&catid=1&Itemid=268&lang=en
They talk do about Dolby® TrueHD™ & DTS-HD™: Master Audio bitstream ready.
So theoretically it should work, fantastic.
1. But did anyone check if this works with XBMC?
Edit: just found this: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=125098
Quote:patseguin Wrote:
I've been talking to Zotac and they say none of their products support TrueHD, DTS HD, so beware if you want HD audio.
Odd thing for them to say....
I get True HD and DTS-MA from my AD02.
also...
http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=co...Itemid=268
"HDMI, DVI-I and VGA (with included adapter) outputs
AMD UVD technology(hardware accelerated H.264, VC-1, decode)
Dolby® TrueHD™ & DTS-HD™: Master Audio bitstream ready"
and
Quote:http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=115686
2....and is the noise level of the Xotacs less than Asrock 330, I really hope so.
3....is the ND22 really faster? I like ION, but I mean ND22 seems older technology 1.2Ghz celeron, DirectX 10, sata 3.0, only USB2.0 etc
It probably boils down to ND22 if you need Linux and therefore need ION:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=105490
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - eskro - 2012-03-13
the Xotac ND22 is King above all Xotacs
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - aptalca - 2012-03-13
(2012-03-13, 20:44)Rrrr Wrote: ....is the ND22 really faster? I like ION, but I mean ND22 seems older technology 1.2Ghz celeron, DirectX 10, sata 3.0, only USB2.0 etc
It probably boils down to ND22 if you need Linux and therefore need ION:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=105490
When you say linux, would you be ok with running openelec, which is basically a stripped down linux that only runs xbmc and nothing else?
Because from what I hear, openelec works without problems on these e-350/450 apus
(The problem with nd22 is that it is discontinued and is rather hard to find, and other ions are significantly slower than e-3/450 apus)
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - bluray - 2012-03-13
For Windows 7, this fully equipped little guy is a great choice- ASUS Eee Box EB1021 . It's ready for XBMC out of the box!
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - lagledavid - 2012-03-14
(2012-03-13, 23:03)eskro Wrote: the Xotac ND22 is King above all Xotacs
nice
RE: [WINDOWS] Suggestion on zotac ad02 - Nacmacfeegle - 2012-03-14
(2012-03-13, 20:44)Rrrr Wrote: http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images-SRW.tpl&category_id=118&product_id=333&Itemid=100266&lang=en
http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=553%3Azotac-unleashes-zbox-ad02-series-mini-pcs&catid=1&Itemid=268&lang=en
They talk do about Dolby® TrueHD™ & DTS-HD™: Master Audio bitstream ready.
So theoretically it should work, fantastic.
1. But did anyone check if this works with XBMC?
Edit: just found this: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=125098
Quote:patseguin Wrote:
I've been talking to Zotac and they say none of their products support TrueHD, DTS HD, so beware if you want HD audio.
Odd thing for them to say....
I get True HD and DTS-MA from my AD02.
also...
http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=co...Itemid=268
"HDMI, DVI-I and VGA (with included adapter) outputs
AMD UVD technology(hardware accelerated H.264, VC-1, decode)
Dolby® TrueHD™ & DTS-HD™: Master Audio bitstream ready"
and
Quote:http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=115686
2....and is the noise level of the Xotacs less than Asrock 330, I really hope so.
3....is the ND22 really faster? I like ION, but I mean ND22 seems older technology 1.2Ghz celeron, DirectX 10, sata 3.0, only USB2.0 etc
It probably boils down to ND22 if you need Linux and therefore need ION:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=105490
Hi, I guess I need to add that I'm using the HD audio patch Eden , with latest ATI drivers, and win 7 Pro on my AD02.
TueHD and DTS MA lights up on my AVR. when playing appropriate files.
FWIW my AD02 is noticably quieter than my Revo 3610, am also running an SSD on the Zotac but spinning a disc on the Revo