Re: Advice re Core 2Duo

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Paul wrote:
antioch wrote:
A friend is buying a computer from a well know 'off the shelf' builder.
It has the latest Intel ViiV technology Core 2Duo E4300 CPU.
He has NO tech knowledge re overclocking.
The GPU start level on customise is an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000.
His main use for a system will be to play DVD films and music, browse the net and emails.
He will not be downloading video or film editing of any kind - just using the DVD RW to store digital photos.
Re the DVD playing, will an accelerator be sufficient for purpose or should he have at least the entry level GPU card as offered.
Rgds
Antioch



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There is mention here, of GMA x3000 and GMA 3000. Apparently there is
more to this thing than just IDCT. In general, I'm always suspicious of
integrated graphics, so I'd want to see benchmarks of how much of a
difference it makes to video, before I would get excited.

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=2837

So apparently a G965 is more desirable than a Q965, for the motherboard
chipset and the built-in graphics. Maybe that "ViiV" moniker means
something. (I try not to drink the Kool-Aid, and that is why I don't
keep track of what stuff like ViiV means.)

http://support.intel.com/personal/shopping-assistant/pop-up/why-viiv.htm

"Unbelievably rich media. Watch crystal clear video playback with
sharper images and precise color control with Intel Clear Video
Technology combined with high-definition (HD) video playback
capabilities and support for up to 7.1 surround sound."

Yeah, assuming there is software that actually works. Usually there is
a big gap between hardware availability, and software that works well
enough for anyone to use.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/chipsets/display/ig965-gf6150_3.html

And this page of the article, compares G965 with other integrated
graphics. The new Intel features make a slight difference to
CPU utilization. Still, it isn't hitting 100% CPU, so it works.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/chipsets/display/ig965-gf6150_13.html

Paul
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