RE: [SurroundSound] Re: Advice on HTPC

I used to get stutter then moved to KMPlayer for playback and this really
improved matters

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From: surroundsound@googlegroups.com [mailto:surroundsound@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of RW
Sent: 04 November 2010 13:40
To: SurroundSound
Subject: [SurroundSound] Re: Advice on HTPC

I would think that a fast processor, 4GB of RAM, and a fairly speedy hard
disc (5400 RPM or better) with a decent on-board cache would fit the bill
for all of your hi-def streaming needs. The key is to having a fast enough
supply (fast hard disc) backed by a decent on-board RAM cache (8 MB or
better) and a fast CPU (Athlon 64 should be MORE than
adequate) with 4GB of RAM. I would think this setup should provide
stutter-free playback of all of the hi-def audio/video formats via HDMI.

Just be sure to limt, as much as possible, all of the little bullshit
background processes that the software developers seem to want us to run all
the time. Limit your background software to the essentials:
anti-virus/anti-malware and any disc protetcion stuff. Go into Windows Task
Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and the click on the Processes tab. Be sure the
"Show processes from all users" checkbox is ticked.
Then, sort the list by Memory usage (descending) by clicking on the header
for that column. Loook for non-essential processes that are stealing RAM -
SQL Reporting Services comes to mind, SQL Server also.
Unless you are running an app that absolutely NEEDS these process, you can
safely end them, thereby freeing up signifcant chunks of memory.
Select the row of the offending Process and right-clcik on it. Then choose
"End Process". That's it.

You might consider doing this at startup one day and go about using your PC
as you normally do. If none of your software complains or fails, you can
probably safely remove these Processes/Programs from your Startup routine,
thereby freeing up that RAM all the time. Your PC will startup and shutdown
faster, and it will run faster throughout the day. If you find that
something you NEED to run will not unless one of these Processes is engaged,
then simply make sure it is in your Startup routine and you're good to go.
It is a trial and error-based method, but it can lead to significant
performance improvement if you'll take the time to do it...

Contact me privately if you want to discuss this in more detail...

Best Wishes,

-RW-

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