Posts by Crescent

Quote:Originally Posted by babgvant I disagree with that. Glitches, frame drops, A/V sync issues, etc. impair immersion (and therefore enjoyment) during content consumption. Sure it's easier to forgive them the better the content,...

You're right. But you did pick up on the reason that I listed the new config. I'm wondering if video processing is offloaded to the Radeon, what's left for the CPU to do? Are you saying that it's inadequate to run Windows 7 64 pro? I...

Will this work and get perfect playback? This build should allow for some upgrade growth over time.... Antec 300 Black - $65 MSI Z77MA-G45 - $100 Intel Celeron G530 - $49 Seasonic S12II 430w - $70 G Skill ripjaws - $41 Shuriken cooler...

Quote:Originally Posted by Mfusick @ OP. what did you do ? Thoughts? I've done nothing. I'm weighing the alternatives to HTPC after finding out it cannot do 24 FPS correctly.

Quote:Originally Posted by GetGray Yes. If all you need is BRD playback, get the Oppo. You'll be much happier. I gave up on a i7 HTPC with Intel Graphics and switched to a Dune as a network media player. MUCH happier with...

Quote:Originally Posted by lockdown571 How do you spend $1000 on a HTPC with an i3-2225? Silverstone Grandia GD05B - $120 shipped Seasonic PSU M12II 510W - $80 shipped MSI Z77MA-G45 mATX MB - $105 shipped Lite-On Blu-Ray burner 3D...

I just saw this thread while doing research to build an HTPC. I was considering the Intel Core I3 - 3225. Are the dropped frames visible? Are the Intel graphics HD 4000 good enough to avoid this issue? I'd rather buy an Oppo than...

Quote:Originally Posted by JackB What is ARC? Well, I guess that blows that theory. ARC is Anthem Room Correction.

I have 600 hours on B stock. Doesn't seem as if it's dimmed at all. My room is kind of small at 7h x 13w x 17L. I'm not certain of this, and it sounds very weird, but the freezing issues seem to coincide with running ARC on my...

Quote:Originally Posted by mdavej Standard MCE (RC-6) codes work fine with JRiver. Thanks. As far as the Lutron lighting, my equipment rack blocks the IR receiver on the light panel, so I use the repeater on the USB UIRT. Is...