EnwezorN
Established Member
I thought I'd cracked it. My HTPC spec. list was ready to order and then I hear about the 24fps issue that exists for i3/i5 processors!!
I like the idea for an i3/i5 processor as I get HD bitstream audio, HD video without the need for extra cards.
My personal requirements are for a low power, high cooling HTPC as it is going somewhere that can get pretty hot. Also, I want a lot of storage in Raid 5 configuration.
With my chosen i3-550 and a Q57 motherboard, I could stick this in with 6 * 2TB drives in an Antec 902 case and have a case that can take the heat and doesn't have a separate graphics or sound card.
But now, I hear that Intel don't output at 23.976fps which means you get a little micro-stutter every 40 seconds or so by all accounts. There seem to be work arounds but nothing bullet-proof and given that this problem has been around for ages, Intel appear to have done nothing.
So, I have 2 questions,
1. Is it really a problem for those that have gone with i3/i5 Clarkdale during Bluray playback?
2. What is my alternative processor, motherboard, other card (graphics/sound) combination that meets the following requirements?
- connect 6 SATA drives
- bitstream HD Audio
- HD video with no stutter
- ATX, micro ATX, mini-ITX form factor
- at least 1 PCIe and PCI slot (for satellite card & PCI/SATA adaptor for Bluray drive)
- fairly low power
Any help appreciated! All I want is what my Panasonic bluray player will do!
I like the idea for an i3/i5 processor as I get HD bitstream audio, HD video without the need for extra cards.
My personal requirements are for a low power, high cooling HTPC as it is going somewhere that can get pretty hot. Also, I want a lot of storage in Raid 5 configuration.
With my chosen i3-550 and a Q57 motherboard, I could stick this in with 6 * 2TB drives in an Antec 902 case and have a case that can take the heat and doesn't have a separate graphics or sound card.
But now, I hear that Intel don't output at 23.976fps which means you get a little micro-stutter every 40 seconds or so by all accounts. There seem to be work arounds but nothing bullet-proof and given that this problem has been around for ages, Intel appear to have done nothing.
So, I have 2 questions,
1. Is it really a problem for those that have gone with i3/i5 Clarkdale during Bluray playback?
2. What is my alternative processor, motherboard, other card (graphics/sound) combination that meets the following requirements?
- connect 6 SATA drives
- bitstream HD Audio
- HD video with no stutter
- ATX, micro ATX, mini-ITX form factor
- at least 1 PCIe and PCI slot (for satellite card & PCI/SATA adaptor for Bluray drive)
- fairly low power
Any help appreciated! All I want is what my Panasonic bluray player will do!