4870 - 512mb

[Calculator83]

How do I get it to decode x264 in the mkv files I have.
What player/codec


Also , what do you guys use for fan control

 

[error8]

I don't know about the X264, but use Riva Tuner for increasing the fan speed and follow this guide here:

http://www.hardforum.com/showp...033029086&postcount=10

Also, if you like messing around with the card, or if you're getting ridiculous high temperatures, it helps a lot to change the thermal paste, since it's way too much over the GPU and acts more like an isolator.

 

[SSChevy2001]

Originally posted by: Calculator83
Also , what do you guys use for fan control

I'm currently started using bios editor to make changes to my 4870.

I changed my T min from 58 to 40 for a nice auto fan control. Also changed my voltages from 1.203 to 1.083 and my clocks to 200core 200memory.

When I game I just use AGT to switch to 1.263v 815core 975memory, and then use it again to restore back. Power saving and keeping heat out is my goals.

Currently I my desktop runs at 45c @ 8-9% fan speed on stock cooler

Got to go, but I'll add more later.

 

[vj8usa]

Check out Media Player Classic Home Cinema. I just started using it, and it drops my CPU utilization to maybe 10-20% instead of 80-90 when playing 1080p x264 videos. There's a few settings that have to be properly configured, but the site should explain it.

 

[saiga6360]

Specifically DXVA support.

http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/DXVASupport.html

 

[Calculator83]

Originally posted by: saiga6360
Specifically DXVA support.

http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/DXVASupport.html

Ever since I plugged in the card, it kept asking me for a PCI device to be installed. So, what is this pci device?