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Originally Posted by techmattr /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc/0_100#post_24430328
For a standalone HTPC just used for media playback you can't beat AMD APUs in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Mfusick /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24430766
Well you certainly can beat them in terms of Noise/heat/Energy profile, and you certainly can beat them in efficiency and CPU power. Intel isn't just more efficient, but they are more powerful too.
But I do understand what you are saying, that for basic playback AMD are cheaper and handle video well.
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Originally Posted by slowbiscuit /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24432190
Electricity.
*ducking*
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Originally Posted by StardogChampion /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24432323
AMD A8-3820 in livingroom
Intel G620 in bedroom (soon to be replaced by a fanless E1-2100 Kabini system that uses only 18W max, 12-14W for live TV/movies - amazing stuff Kabini).
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24433402
Does it do full lossless audio?
Does it do MadVR at Level 5?
I haven't heard of it before now and my interest is peaked on this for a client unit.
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24433402
Does it do full lossless audio?
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24433402
Does it do MadVR at Level 5?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135364Quote:
Originally Posted by Sammy2 /t/1520533/what-powers-your-htpc#post_24433402
I haven't heard of it before now and my interest is peaked on this for a client unit.