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CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - cobolstinks - 2013-03-15

So i want to build a mid to high end system. I don't want any stuttering in full 1080p playback and i want something that will support 3d blu rays. What is more important to spend money on a higher end CPU (sandy bridge i5-ish?) and cheapo GPU or even integrated vs lower end CPU (celeron-ish) and higher end GPU (7000 series radeon)?

Im going to use windows 7.

would something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102994 with a 2nd gen i5 or i3 be enough horse power?

Thanks!


CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - Busenheimer - 2013-03-15

If you plan on using a dedicated GPU then anything over a sandy bridge Pentium is overkill IMO. With a SSD even the G530-550 is probably enough. I don't even think you need a dedicated GPU. The iGPU's from AMD and intel are fine for HD playback. Although for 3D you'll need HD 4000 which I believe is only on i3 and up.

If I were you I'd get an Ivy bridge Celeron or Pentium. You'd have to look at the price difference but one of the best GPUs for htpc is the GT640M. How that + a Celeron compares to an i3 with HD 4000 I'm not sure. I don't care for 3D so HD2000/2500 meets my needs fine.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - cobolstinks - 2013-03-15

well it seems like you dont need that much of a GPU ($50-$100) to drive blu ray and 3d blu ray so i'm leaning towards an i3 or celeron and something like that gt640 you mentioned. I guess i'm just wondering what would be best for playback a nice CPU or nice GPU.


CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - Busenheimer - 2013-03-15

For simplicity, power consumption, heat and noise I would go with an i3 w/ HD 4000 graphics over CPU + GPU. Since you apparently budgeted for an i5, if you find the playback performance isn't what you like you can then buy a graphics card. If you poke around the forum you'll see a lot of folks running set ups with the G530 Celeron and G620 Pentium. The iGPU is more than capable of playing back full 1080P blu ray rips and even ISO's without issue. I would imagine HD 4000 is much the same, but with 3D capability.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - cobolstinks - 2013-03-20

would something like
http://www.microcenter.com/product/387554/Z77_Extreme4_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
and
http://www.microcenter.com/product/398006/Core_i3_3225_33GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor

be capable of using the intel HD4000 graphics? microcenter has a bundle for $215 seems like a decent price.


CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - Busenheimer - 2013-03-20

That would be a sweet system. That is a very nice board. You could probably spend 1/2 that on a decent 1155 socket board with HDMI, but yes that combo would definitely get the job done.

Also if you are just doing xbmc playback you may want to check out the i3 NUC with hd4000. It's 299 on amazon. Add a mSATA drive and some ram. It is pretty quick. Has dual HDMI 1.4, USB, and inboard gigabit Ethernet.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - Dougie Fresh - 2013-03-20

For 3D, you need at least a desktop i3. 3D is not supported in desktop Celeron/Pentium.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - bluray - 2013-03-20

(2013-03-20, 16:00)cobolstinks Wrote: would something like
http://www.microcenter.com/product/387554/Z77_Extreme4_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
and
http://www.microcenter.com/product/398006/Core_i3_3225_33GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor

be capable of using the intel HD4000 graphics? microcenter has a bundle for $215 seems like a decent price.
If you don't mind the ATX size for HTPC, it is a great choice.....

(2013-03-20, 16:04)Busenheimer Wrote: Also if you are just doing xbmc playback you may want to check out the i3 NUC with hd4000. It's 299 on amazon. Add a mSATA drive and some ram. It is pretty quick. Has dual HDMI 1.4, USB, and inboard gigabit Ethernet.
+1....it's probably the king of mobility HTPC....


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - cobolstinks - 2013-03-20

I don't think i will mind the full ATX size, cause it will sit next to my receiver (which is not small by any means), but it kinda limits my case options obviously.

I was looking at either:
http://www.amazon.com/Apevia-X-Master-Desktop-HTPC-Case/dp/B001CCMYV8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1363794154&sr=8-6&keywords=nmediapc

Or
http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Aluminum-Steel-Center/dp/B007UIX1ME/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363794181&sr=1-8&keywords=silverstone+htpc


CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - Busenheimer - 2013-03-20

Silverstone looks more like a piece of AV gear IMO... Looks good. More $ though.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - Dougie Fresh - 2013-03-20

nMediaPC makes decent inexpensive AV-looking cases. Check out the 2000 or 6000.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811204032
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811204037

I have the 1000B for my living room HTPC. It matches my Onkyo receiver.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - joe_sun - 2013-03-20

This thread got me thinking.

Is there any quality or performance difference when say using my G860 with or without my 6450 when bitstreaming HD audio and watching 1080p content?


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - bluray - 2013-03-20

(2013-03-20, 17:30)cobolstinks Wrote: I don't think i will mind the full ATX size, cause it will sit next to my receiver (which is not small by any means), but it kinda limits my case options obviously.
If you have room, larger case is always better. You'll more room to grow and better air flow too.....

(2013-03-20, 17:30)cobolstinks Wrote: http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Aluminum-Steel-Center/dp/B007UIX1ME/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363794181&sr=1-8&keywords=silverstone+htpc
From the look of it, this is a very nice case....


(2013-03-20, 18:42)joe_sun Wrote: Is there any quality or performance difference when say using my G860 with or without my 6450 when bitstreaming HD audio and watching 1080p content?
I uses both Intel and AMD GPU's, and I cannot tell any different in PQ/AQ with my eyes and ears.....if you are bitstreaming un-molested HD audio codec to AVR for decoding, GPU shouldn't have anyting to do with audio quality....


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - joe_sun - 2013-03-20

(2013-03-20, 21:45)bluray Wrote:
(2013-03-20, 17:30)cobolstinks Wrote: I don't think i will mind the full ATX size, cause it will sit next to my receiver (which is not small by any means), but it kinda limits my case options obviously.
If you have room, larger case is always better. You'll more room to grow and better air flow too.....

(2013-03-20, 17:30)cobolstinks Wrote: http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Aluminum-Steel-Center/dp/B007UIX1ME/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363794181&sr=1-8&keywords=silverstone+htpc
From the look of it, this is a very nice case....


(2013-03-20, 18:42)joe_sun Wrote: Is there any quality or performance difference when say using my G860 with or without my 6450 when bitstreaming HD audio and watching 1080p content?
I uses both Intel and AMD GPU's, and I cannot tell any different in PQ/AQ with my eyes and ears.....if you are bitstreaming un-molested HD audio codec to AVR for decoding, GPU shouldn't have anyting to do with audio quality....

Right but I also ment in terms of CPU useage, menu speeds, Amazon plug in, etc

I had my 6450 from an old build so it didn't cost me anything, guess it's just costing me the extra electricity to run it.


RE: CPU vs GPU for 1080p and 3d blu ray - bluray - 2013-03-21

(2013-03-20, 21:55)joe_sun Wrote: Right but I also ment in terms of CPU useage, menu speeds, Amazon plug in, etc
Menu navigation and streaming rely heavily on CPU....

(2013-03-20, 21:55)joe_sun Wrote: I had my 6450 from an old build so it didn't cost me anything, guess it's just costing me the extra electricity to run it.
If you have it, use it....I wouldn't worry about electricity consumption by using HD6450....