[Mini-ITX] i3-2100 (2x3.1Ghz) + GT210

Roman_V_M · 2011-12-01 18:24

Quote:Also, I see no need for GT210, I have great video performance just using the i3-2100 by itself.

I second that. i3-2100 if full featured and powerful enough on its own as far as video processing is concerned.

pmow · 2011-12-01 18:47

Thanks for the help. Does that mobo handle the DTS/HD audio fine as well? Not that it was even expensive, just good to know for future builds that it isn't really needed. That cash could be better spent on an SSD/flash drive! Cool

publicENEMY · 2012-01-19 10:59

voip-ninja Wrote:Also, I see no need for GT210, I have great video performance just using the i3-2100 by itself.

Im interested to know i3-2100 performance for htpc usage. i heard that it can playback 3d bluray and bitstream hd audio. is this true? are there any unsolved issue with i3-2100 regarding htpc usage?

thanks.

eskro · 2012-01-19 15:58

SandyBridge CPU's (i3 / i5 / i7) have 24p issues.

bluray · 2012-01-19 16:01

publicENEMY Wrote:Im interested to know i3-2100 performance for htpc usage. i heard that it can playback 3d bluray and bitstream hd audio. is this true? are there any unsolved issue with i3-2100 regarding htpc usage?

thanks.

According to these tests, 3D on i3 is not good- High Definition Content for the Masses.

voip-ninja · 2012-01-19 17:44

eskro Wrote:SandyBridge CPU's (i3 / i5 / i7) have 24p issues.

That is no longer true.

I get rock solid 24P playback from my Sandy Bridge with no frame drops using the default player in XBMC and the "match refresh rate to display" and "sync to source" options.

Please don't spread misinformation... unless you've tested it yourself you are not in the know on this one eskro. Laugh

bluray · 2012-01-20 05:21

voip-ninja Wrote:That is no longer true.

I get rock solid 24P playback from my Sandy Bridge with no frame drops using the default player in XBMC and the "match refresh rate to display" and "sync to source" options.

Please don't spread misinformation... unless you've tested it yourself you are not in the know on this one eskro.

Take it easy on "eSkro" bud! I'm sure he tried his best to help. He is not entirely wrong either. I do have frame drops on my kid i3 PC with DXVA turned on. I'm guessing that you have DXVA turned off, right?

publicENEMY · 2012-01-20 05:25

bluray Wrote:According to these tests, 3D on i3 is not good- High Definition Content for the Masses.

the problem with that review is that it doesnt stated the player that it used. not even version number.

I also heard that some people have 3d playback problem and some doesnt have 3d playback problem. This probably because, at release, 3d playback is problematic but later on after player updates, 3d playback is sufficient. Problem is, i dont have details on this information.

does xbmc can playback 3d blu ray? do i need to use external player? what external player is the best? does it drop frames during action scenes(high bitrate)?

Thanks.

voip-ninja · 2012-01-20 06:00

bluray Wrote:Take it easy on "eSkro" bud! I'm sure he tried his best to help. He is not entirely wrong either. I do have frame drops on my kid i3 PC with DXVA turned on. I'm guessing that you have DXVA turned off, right?

Please explain why on earth you think you need DXVA turned on, what is it doing for you?

eskro · 2012-01-20 07:42

voip-ninja Wrote:Please explain why on earth you think you need DXVA turned on, what is it doing for you?

less CPU % usage

Roman_V_M Fan Posts: 332 Joined: Jun 2011 Reputation: 6 Location: Kyiv, Ukraine	2011-12-01 18:24 Post: #11 Quote:Also, I see no need for GT210, I have great video performance just using the i3-2100 by itself. I second that. i3-2100 if full featured and powerful enough on its own as far as video processing is concerned.
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pmow Junior Member Posts: 15 Joined: Oct 2009 Reputation: 0	2011-12-01 18:47 Post: #12 Thanks for the help. Does that mobo handle the DTS/HD audio fine as well? Not that it was even expensive, just good to know for future builds that it isn't really needed. That cash could be better spent on an SSD/flash drive!
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publicENEMY Senior Member Posts: 298 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 0	2012-01-19 10:59 Post: #13 voip-ninja Wrote:Also, I see no need for GT210, I have great video performance just using the i3-2100 by itself. Im interested to know i3-2100 performance for htpc usage. i heard that it can playback 3d bluray and bitstream hd audio. is this true? are there any unsolved issue with i3-2100 regarding htpc usage? thanks.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,235 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-01-19 15:58 Post: #14 SandyBridge CPU's (i3 / i5 / i7) have 24p issues. My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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voip-ninja Member+ Posts: 771 Joined: Jan 2010 Reputation: 14	2012-01-20 06:00 Post: #19 bluray Wrote:Take it easy on "eSkro" bud! I'm sure he tried his best to help. He is not entirely wrong either. I do have frame drops on my kid i3 PC with DXVA turned on. I'm guessing that you have DXVA turned off, right? Please explain why on earth you think you need DXVA turned on, what is it doing for you?
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,235 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-01-20 07:42 Post: #20 voip-ninja Wrote:Please explain why on earth you think you need DXVA turned on, what is it doing for you? less CPU % usage My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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