[ezeki]

Guys I have copied a mkv file to a usb ext HDD and attached to my HTPC which I boot using a liveCD image on a usb key.

The file is Immortals.2011.BluRay.1080p.x264-LTT however I seem to be having issues?

Can anyone help as I am new to xbmc

Thank you

[Plaguester]

Hardware? Also, it's a bit ridiculous to expect perfect playback from a live CD.

[norms]

As Plaguester has already mentioned, what's the hardware spec of your machine ?

It's not so rediculous to expect perfect playback from a live installation on a USB key as that's how I tested 2 of my systems before doing a "proper" install and they performed and played 1080p content flawlessly. 1 system is Atom ION based, the other is AMD Fusion based.

I suspect the hardware is not up to scratch or perhaps not fully compatible, have you tried files of lower bitrate ? Maybe some 720p and some SD content ? Also what version of XBMC?

It's hard to offer suggestions if you don't explain your scenario.

[ezeki]

Sorry for the late reply guys...

So my hardware is Acer Aspire Revo R3700 Nettop, Intel Atom Dual Core D525B 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD, NOOPT, ION 2, HDMI and I am booting from a livecd with the h264.mkv file sitting on an attached usb disk however it is very choppy and not watch-able!!

I have enabled hardware acceleration with no positive effect when playing my 1080p mkv file.

I am new and need direction please

[ezeki]

xbmc v11 btw

[ezeki]

Installing on the HDD so not LiveCD worked - thanks