My system setup is as follows:
Dell Precision 470 Dual 3.0GHZ XEON HT 2MB L2 (Not Dual Cores)
WInXP 64-Bit SP2
12GB DDR2-400 ECC memory
2x 74GB Seagate 15k.5 SCSI in Raid 0 on Adaptec U320 SCSI Controller
2x 500GB Seagate 7200.10 in Raid 1 on Adaptec SATAII Raid Controller
Nvidia NVS285 128MB PCI-E 16 Vid Card
All PC's have gigabit NICS
Switch is 10/100/1000 Cisco Catalyst 2960
I am running the latest stable build of VLC and V7 CoreAVC x.264 Codec
VLC is Configured to play x.264 files with the CoreAVC Codec
I am playing from .MKV files
I can play 720P with no probs on a 22" LCD 1680x1050
When I try to play 1080P it is extremely choppy and pauses at times before resuming after a period of time
With 1080P I am peaking at 30% CPU usage and all CPU threads show even activity
My understanding is the vid card is irrelevant with CoreAVC codec
I want to use this machine to broadcast to my HTPC that only has a P4 2.8 - 1GB DDR400 - Nvidia FX5200 128MB and Gigabit Nic
The HTPC is connected via DVI to HDMI cable to a 42" 720P Regzia
Questions:
1) Why is the vid choppy on the dell when it has more than enough cpu to play
2) Do I require a better vid card in the Dell Precision 470 to play 1080P
3) Will 1080P play on a screen that is not 1920x1080 resolution?
4) Once I get the issue fixed on the Dell will it provide all the processing needed to decode the file to stream to the HTPC thereby not requiring alot of processing on the HTPC end?
5) I have an ATI HD3450 512MB PCI-E 16x card coming in for the Dell Precision. Should this resolve my problem?
6) Are there any settings in the CoreAVC codec configuration in VLC I need to change from stock?
Thanks in Advance
Madness