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    Which codecs for correctly play videos? + HDD overheating

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by flydian, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. flydian

    flydian Newbie

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    Hi,
    i had a question here some days ago, about problems with video playing.
    Today i know, where is a problem - incorrect codec packs. I`ve used a K-Lite Codecs, ffdshow and XP codec pack (XP codecs works, but not with streaming videos) and it doesnt work correctly.
    So, please: Which codec packs do you recommended for me?
    The second problem, which i have is HDD overheating. My hard drive has from 40 to 51 degrees. On the samsung homepage i found, that this type of HDD is optimized for maximum 55 degrees. Is it a good range, or i must to do something?
    THX

    My config: Dell Latitude D520
    Intel Core Duo, 15" XGA, Intel 950 Graphics - shared, 60GB HDD Samsung,..
     
    flydian, Jun 23, 2007
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  2. whistle

    whistle Notebook Consultant

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    What's wrong with the codecs? Saying "they don't work" doesn't give us much to help you with... what format movies are you trying to play, and with what movie player?

    And sorry, I don't know about the hard drives...
     
    whistle, Jun 23, 2007
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    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    sp00n, Jun 23, 2007
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  4. speedy21589

    speedy21589 Notebook Consultant

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    I second the recommendation to use CCCP codec package. It has worked very well for me.
     
    speedy21589, Jun 23, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Installing multiple codec packs over one another can lead to many problems. If you already have k-lite codec pack, then that should take care of all the popular codecs. What are the movie files / streaming media types you cant play ?
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 24, 2007
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    i thought K lite can pretty much handles everything now Unless the windows get messes up so it won't play or sound won't play correctly.

    Try VLC videolan.org its pretty much a stand alone package that won't interfere with codecs. I prefer Klite the best.
     
    khanhfat, Jun 24, 2007
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  7. flydian

    flydian Newbie

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    Mostly i`ll tried to play the .avi format. I had installed the self package of codecs, so i don`t combined it with the other codec packs. It was played with Windows media player 11 and Windows Media Classic. I`ve never had this problem before...
    The notebooks hardware is OK - tried and tested with Dell Diagnostics CD..

    THX for your answers
     
    flydian, Jun 24, 2007
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  8. speedy21589

    speedy21589 Notebook Consultant

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    The main problem with k-lite that it has too much stuff in it, including a lot of unnecessary and possibly conflicting directshow filters (codecs). CCCP is very compact and designed so that nothing conflicts with anything else.

    That being said, I've used both packs before, and either should be fine for playing back most videos.
     
    speedy21589, Jun 24, 2007
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  9. flydian

    flydian Newbie

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    THX,
    Oh yes, you have a truth... Im not put it correctly. I meant, that i have tried it, but installed stand alone.
     
    flydian, Jun 24, 2007
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    My HDD gets kinda hot too, I've just posted about this issue a minute ago.. But I think it's ok for the temp to be between 40 and 50.. Mine got to 58 a couple of days ago :(
     
    DragonK, Jun 24, 2007
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