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How much more powerful is the I3 version? is it worth the extra price?
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2014-05-05, 04:14
(This post was last modified: 2014-05-05, 04:19 by tential.)
It's not an easy "Oh the i3 is xyz faster". It depends on the application but for XBMC use I don't think it's worth it at all.
Generally my motto is this:
"If you don't know why you'd need it chances are you don't."
So unless you have a plan that needs more processing power (using a CPU intensive upscaler for SD content for example), then don't get it.
Edit: If you want to check and see if you care what upscaler you're using to go play an SD video then go to the VideoOSD settings while it's playing from the bottom bar. Then see what video upscaler is default and see which one you like best.
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2014-07-11, 10:52
(This post was last modified: 2014-07-11, 10:53 by Mydriaze.)
I'm in the same case today: hesitating between the 2820 and i3 one. I would like to do some XBMC of course, but also launch Hyperspin for retrogaming: MME, Sega genesis etc... no recent system (not PS1 for example).
What do you think?
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DN2820FYKH should be fine for retro gaming. I can even play a few Steam games (I think it was Guacamelee that I played last). Grab a few wireless 360 controllers, an Xbox 360 wireless controller receiver for PC and you'll have yourself a great little retro gaming machine.
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Thanks for your answer. Anyone tried ps1 emulation or Hyperspin? Im' just curious...