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HTPC build - Trnzaddict - 03-22-2011
Hello
. I'm looking to run dolphin at 3x at 1080p with no lag. I'm looking to build a new beefy htpc with a sandy i5 2500k, 4 gb ram, and a Radeon HD 5570 2GB 128-bit DDR3 video card, low profile. This is going to be hooked up to a 65 inch 1080p plasma.
I was wondering if this would be sufficient to accomplish what I want. I would go with an i7 but I don't want to break the bank, so it's outta the question. Would a cheaper i5 760 be sufficient as well even?
Thanks!
RE: HTPC build - Squall Leonhart - 03-22-2011
5570? beefy?
i want what this guys on!
RE: HTPC build - admin89 - 03-22-2011
1080p require at least Ati 5770 or Nvidia GTX 460
RE: HTPC build - Trnzaddict - 03-22-2011
(03-22-2011, 03:23 PM)admin89 Wrote: 1080p require at least Ati 5770 or Nvidia GTX 460
Well, beefy in terms of the processor for a htpc. I don't know much about video cards. Too many. I'm looking to build a emu console htpc that runs pretty much everything retro console/ arcade game i throw at it all the way up to gamecube/wii @ HD playback. Ok, so if i go with either of those 2 cards i should be able to achieve 3x 1080p gameplay?
RE: HTPC build - admin89 - 03-22-2011
I don't know about "3x 1080" but i5 2500k OC at 4.5Ghz + Nvidia GTX 460 can handle 1080(1920x1080) and anti-alias 4x without lag
i5 760 @ 3.6ghz is good but some game still not getting fullspeed
RE: HTPC build - mikel632 - 03-22-2011
Running my i5 750 without overclocking (although Intel Turbo is enabled) and I can run new super mario bros at 4x anti-alias at 1080p on my 46' LED TV at full speed. I would agree with having at least a 5770 or 460 though...I have a msi OV'ed 560-ti and it works great.
RE: HTPC build - ExtremeDude2 - 03-23-2011
(03-22-2011, 01:21 PM)Trnzaddict Wrote: I'm looking to build a new beefy htpc with a sandy i5 2500k, 4 gb ram, and a Radeon HD 5570 2GB 128-bit DDR3 video card, low profile. This is going to be hooked up to a 65 inch 1080p plasma.
2GB?
RE: HTPC build - NaturalViolence - 03-23-2011
Quote:Nvidia GTX 460 can handle 1080(1920x1080) and anti-alias 4x without lag
Not on all games though. A GTX 460 is sufficient for fractional/3x @ 1080p on all games and fractional/3x @ 1080p + 4xSSAA on some games. You will likely still be able to run at fullspeed most of the time it's just that some spots in some games will cause slowdowns.
RE: HTPC build - Trnzaddict - 03-26-2011
Thanks for the info...
Damn it, so there's no way i could get smooth 1080p performance out of that HIS 5570 2 gb card? I would really like that 3x scaling as it makes these games look great.
From the looks of it all htpc cases have a rough time fitting full size cards and it seems low profile is the standard for these kinds of builds, but i want things running correctly.
RE: HTPC build - NaturalViolence - 03-27-2011
Only weak low end cards have low profile cards (for obvious reasons). You'll be fine running dolphin on such a card but you'll have to lower the efb scale and leave AA/pixel lighting/pixel depth off. In order to run games at a high internal resolution you will need a high end video card, and therefore not low profile. So you have a decision to make, low profile, or high resolution.