mgdew Wrote:one question I have is if I went for the core i5 with HD 3000 is there still issues with 1080p / hardware acceleration/ 24fps with xbmc etc ?Yes.
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2011-07-05 19:51
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2011-07-05 20:23
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Also, on your ram, you could probably get better latency (7 7 7 21) for very little additional cost if not the same price.
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mgdew
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2011-07-05 20:47
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all you guys are awesome, this forum is superb for constructive and useful feedback.
I guess I am wanting to stretch my budget to get the best I can, hence why I am even still after your advice thinking in my head that an i3 + GPU might be worth it, or even an i5 if my budget allows. I used to build my own windows rigs all the time, then a few years ago moved to the darkside of the iMac / Macbooks etc, so have kind of been out of the game for a while and lost touch with things I need to consider, but am having fun looking and learning again. 
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mgdew
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2011-07-05 20:48
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I have even considered making my own freenas enclosure to replace my almost full 4tb Raid 0 ReadyNAS duo, and maybe utilise the same box for the living room xbmc machine at the same time.........
not sure if there is a solution to that though that gives me everything I want all in one box and the reliability of my ReadyNAS Duo |
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