Is this pc good enough for HD DVD playback?

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Specs

AMD x2 3800+ stock
2gb ocz ram
multiple hdds
256mb ATI Radeon 2600pro
Vista 32bit

Graphics card connected to Sony STR 1200Es amp and then to a 37" LG HDTV.

I'm guessing i need somethien like powerdvd for this shiz.

sid
 
Grab the Advisor, and see what it thinks.

I'd think you should be ok. My 3000+ was just not quite enough for smooth playback, so you should be fine.


PowerDVD Ultra = $100 :o
 
Given that the ATi card will handle almost all of the decoding duties, I think it will be fine.

I had an X2 3800+ in my media PC at one time, and it almost coped with HD-DVD with very little assistance from the onboard graphics.
 
Well thats good to hear when the come out with silver versions of that drive

although a blanking plate is tempting...

sid
 
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