[Mini-ITX] A6-3500 (3x2.1Ghz/2.4Ghz) + HD6530D

bluray · 2012-01-11 00:15

saitrix Wrote:How well does the external player method work? From your posts I am playing with the idea of getting rid of my separate bluray player and doing it on my htpc with an A6-3500.

It playback all BD files (BDMV/ISO/M2TS/MKV/BD-ROM) in full 1080P video with DTS-HD/TrueHD so far. External Player method is the easiest route to bitstreaming HD audio using XBMC as front-end. It's the only way I can playback BD/ISO with all the original BD menu options. I'm very happy with it! Smile

publicENEMY · 2012-01-11 09:24

bluray Wrote:It playback all BD files (BDMV/ISO/M2TS/MKV/BD-ROM) in full 1080P video with DTS-HD/TrueHD so far. External Player method is the easiest route to bitstreaming HD audio using XBMC as front-end. It's the only way I can playback BD/ISO with all the original BD menu options. I'm very happy with it!

i have few question

1. what external player did you use for bluray?
2. what external player can play 3d bluray and bitstream flawlessly? TMT or cyberlink
3. how is the experience using external player in xbmc? does the remote works flawlessly(external player have remote exclusive control)?
4. if you are filthy rich, would you play bluray using dedicated blu ray player or your xbmc?

thanks.

bluray · 2012-01-11 20:07

publicENEMY Wrote:i have few question

1. what external player did you use for bluray?
2. what external player can play 3d bluray and bitstream flawlessly? TMT or cyberlink
3. how is the experience using external player in xbmc? does the remote works flawlessly(external player have remote exclusive control)?
4. if you are filthy rich, would you play bluray using dedicated blu ray player or your xbmc?

thanks.

I'm using TMT5, PDVD10 and MPC-HC in different HTPC's. I use TMT5 in all 3 HTPC's. Everything works fine on all three HTPC's with external player for audio/video and XBMC as front-end. If I'm filthy rich, I still want XBMC as front-end and external player for video/audio! Smile

Here are the complete spec on http://i55.tinypic.com/29ooci8.jpg[/img]]TMT5 and PDVD11. You'll be fine with either one!

publicENEMY · 2012-01-12 02:23

bluray Wrote:I'm using TMT5, PDVD10 and MPC-HC in different HTPC's. I use TMT5 in all 3 HTPC's. Everything works fine on all three HTPC's with external player for audio/video and XBMC as front-end. If I'm filthy rich, I still want XBMC as front-end and external player for video/audio!

Here are the complete spec on http://i55.tinypic.com/29ooci8.jpg[/img]]TMT5 and PDVD11. You'll be fine with either one!

thank. your feedback is appreciated.

jonesec · 2012-01-13 16:07

yes, thanks for the ideas. I added the 40mm tall Scythe Kozuti CPU fan. The mi-008 case is bit too large for my needs though. I'm not using a 3.5" HDD or optical drive, so there's tons of space in the front. I'm going to put this exact system into an M350 with 120w picoPSU. Hope it fits! I'll take pics.

Balinus · 2012-01-13 16:25

jonesec Wrote:yes, thanks for the ideas. I added the 40mm tall Scythe Kozuti CPU fan. The mi-008 case is bit too large for my needs though. I'm not using a 3.5" HDD or optical drive, so there's tons of space in the front. I'm going to put this exact system into an M350 with 120w picoPSU. Hope it fits! I'll take pics.

How's the kozuti? Been thinking about the HSF. Thanks!

saitrix · 2012-01-14 12:46

Just thought this thread on another forum I go on has some real good info for people.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthr...t=18360592

In there the guy has overclocked it, tried a high bit rate 8bit mkv, a 720p 10bit mkv and shows the temps it's running at.

jonesec · 2012-01-14 15:56

Balinus Wrote:How's the kozuti? Been thinking about the HSF. Thanks!

The Kozuti arrived in the mail last night. When I tried to screw the metal plates onto the heatsink they wouldn't screw in completely. I read about this problem in the reviews, so I tried to "muscle" the screws down but they stripped. So the heatsink was loosely sitting on the cpu. I RMA'd it for a refund. I've reattached the stock AMD heatsink and changed it's speed to level 1 in the bios. It's quiet and CPU stays cool enough with a 120mm case fan.

eskro · 2012-01-14 16:09

fantastic thread saitrix, FC8 case and A6-3500 is heaven on earth!

saitrix · 2012-01-14 16:28

eskro Wrote:fantastic thread saitrix, FC8 case and A6-3500 is heaven on earth!

I was impressed at the idle power usage even when overclocked to 3.65ghz.

jonesec Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-01-13 16:07 Post: #45 yes, thanks for the ideas. I added the 40mm tall Scythe Kozuti CPU fan. The mi-008 case is bit too large for my needs though. I'm not using a 3.5" HDD or optical drive, so there's tons of space in the front. I'm going to put this exact system into an M350 with 120w picoPSU. Hope it fits! I'll take pics.
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saitrix Junior Member Posts: 38 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 0	2012-01-14 12:46 Post: #47 Just thought this thread on another forum I go on has some real good info for people. http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthr...t=18360592 In there the guy has overclocked it, tried a high bit rate 8bit mkv, a 720p 10bit mkv and shows the temps it's running at.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,235 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-01-14 16:09 Post: #49 fantastic thread saitrix, FC8 case and A6-3500 is heaven on earth! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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saitrix Junior Member Posts: 38 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 0	2012-01-14 16:28 Post: #50 eskro Wrote:fantastic thread saitrix, FC8 case and A6-3500 is heaven on earth! I was impressed at the idle power usage even when overclocked to 3.65ghz.
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