Oct 8
1080p h.264 hi-def playback on Windows 7 64 bit - Fantastic
http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/ Grab the 64 bit edition
http://shark007.net/ Install the 32 bit Window’s 7 codecs first. Then install the x64 components.
End result:
Processor utilization went from 80-90% to 10-20% during 1080p h.264 mkv playback.
Tested using the “Watchmen” (who watches the watchmen, I guess I do). No hesitation or choppiness at all. 1080p is beautiful on my Dell 24” monitor. I can’t imagine how it would look on a 50” plasma.
You will need a modern video card for this to work. ATI HD series should work. I’m not sure about the exact nvidia models.
This htpc gigabyte motherboard has everything you need for less than $100.
