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07-16-2010, 09:30 AM
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CPUs and GFX cards +random qs :), transcoding 1080p
What processor would be best for HD-transcoding and use in a hackintosh box?
* Intel is probably preferred as I am looking for something that works nicely with Mac  * Will my S1283-HDT cooler work on an LGA-1156 board? Doesn't look like it  Also, why is the mobo recommended in two of the new build recs mATX? What is the disadvantages/advantages of mATX? Are there any other mobos that I could look at that will give a flawless and easy install? What cpu cooler could i look at, i currently use the s1283-hdt but i dont think it supports lga1156, so if i get an lga1156 processor what should i get? the mungen-2 isn't widely available in Victoria, so other suggestions are good. I was thinking maybe the tx3? http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6602 What gfx card would be recommended, ideally cheaper than the 9800gt - which is why i am asking, otherwise i would just choose the 9800gt. One thing that is important to me, even though it is hard to predict, is how supported the parts will be in 2 years so i can still update  Lastly, is an ide dvd-rw okay? I read that SATA is better - is this right? Is it worth an upgrade? Apologies to anyone who sees this twice - prefer more information than less. Help would be awesome!!! Thanks so much 
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07-19-2010, 11:04 AM
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regarding graphics cards, is it much better to just get nvidia?
the cards i am looking at include:
they are ordered by performance. the best price/performance ones seem to be the hd4850, 8800gt, 9800gt, 8800gts, and the 8600gts. Would it make much more sense to just go for one of the nvidia cards (there are no problems with drivers for any of them, right?), or could i get the 4850? i have seen a patch thread, however if it will be much easier with a nvidia card I will just go with that.
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