2014-07-09, 00:12
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Thanks Matt and jsp1. I have no performance issues with any skin whatsoever although I did upgrade the memory. In fact, I am very impressed with how responsive this $200 ($170 + $25 memory) rig is. For instance, I was streaming a 20GB 1080p .mkv file with DTS-MA 7.1 audio last night and it didn't even blink over wifi when I fast forwarded or jumped to different scene. Didn't even blink an inch. Awesome.
Regarding the skins, I like Aeon Nox but I just wanted to know what the pro's use.
Grass is greener and all....
Agreed, that is why Intel defaults their gpu's to the limited RGB range for increased CPU compatibility. Most computer monitors don't have great black levels.
BUT the big value added feature to most Home Theater TV's (especially plasma's) is their high contrast ratios and deep inky black levels. I would also say the same thing about Smartphones. For some reason PC's are slow to the party. It's too bad because without coming off as too much of a Home Theater snob, once you've watched a good HD source on a TV that can accurately represent and distinguish the blacks in the 0-16 range, you can't go back. Even my wife noticed it right away when I showed her last night. AND 5 years ago she wouldn't care a fig between a Jensen Walmart TV and a Pioneer Kuro. Sin City, Bladerunner and No Country for Old Men are perfect movies to demonstrate how important good blacks are.
Thanks Matt and jsp1. I have no performance issues with any skin whatsoever although I did upgrade the memory. In fact, I am very impressed with how responsive this $200 ($170 + $25 memory) rig is. For instance, I was streaming a 20GB 1080p .mkv file with DTS-MA 7.1 audio last night and it didn't even blink over wifi when I fast forwarded or jumped to different scene. Didn't even blink an inch. Awesome.
Regarding the skins, I like Aeon Nox but I just wanted to know what the pro's use.
Grass is greener and all....(2014-07-08, 23:41)Matt Devo Wrote: this is going to be dependent on the specific display the user has connected. On my 24" Dell Monitor, it makes no difference whatsoever.
Agreed, that is why Intel defaults their gpu's to the limited RGB range for increased CPU compatibility. Most computer monitors don't have great black levels.
BUT the big value added feature to most Home Theater TV's (especially plasma's) is their high contrast ratios and deep inky black levels. I would also say the same thing about Smartphones. For some reason PC's are slow to the party. It's too bad because without coming off as too much of a Home Theater snob, once you've watched a good HD source on a TV that can accurately represent and distinguish the blacks in the 0-16 range, you can't go back. Even my wife noticed it right away when I showed her last night. AND 5 years ago she wouldn't care a fig between a Jensen Walmart TV and a Pioneer Kuro. Sin City, Bladerunner and No Country for Old Men are perfect movies to demonstrate how important good blacks are.
