[mythtv-users] Intel HDx000 graphics - vaapi now works for me

Joseph Fry joe at thefrys.com
Tue Apr 2 18:04:53 UTC 2013


>  I would definitely spend a few dollars more and go for Ivy Bridge.  I
>> have read that it works better with VAAPI (not sure if that information is
>> accurate today) and provides an easier upgrade path in the future when you
>> can grab an I7 used for $50.
>>
>> Additionally, purchase the RAM/Mobo such that you only fill half the
>> slots if possible... makes for a cheap upgrade in the future too and
>> typically only costs a couple of dollars today.
>>
>>
> Looks like an Ivy Bridge G1610 is a dollar more than a Sandy Bridge G530,
> so that works for me :)
>

Well... the 1610 is worth the $1 difference... but I was more concerned
with the Mobo being Ivy Bridge, it can still use a Sandy Bridge cpu.  But
you will be able to upgrade to any Sandy or Ivy bridge cpu in the future
when you can pick them up used.
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