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    GPU processing

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by fred2028, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Is there a way to make an ATi GPU "help out" an Intel CPU in terms of processing?

    Intel T9800 (2.93 GHz, 6 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB)
    ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4670 (675 MHz, 675 MHz, 800 MHz)

    And is this a good idea in terms of heat and battery life for a laptop??
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    There is DXVA for video acceleration (usually the CPU does all the processing for decoding video). lol That's all I'm aware of.
     
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    From what I searched, DXVA seems to be preloaded into Vista/7, is that true? So is there no download required?
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I've heard that as well. One of the codecs in W7 has it.

    Media Player Classic Homecinema has it as well.

    But I don't tend to use DXVA because my CPU idles at 40C and my GPU at 60, so I'd rather use my CPU so that CPU=~50C and GPU=60C.
     
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    I use GOM Player and I don't know how to check if DXVA is enabled. Can you help?
     
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    Sorry.. I've only ever used DXVA in MPC HC (the codec is built in, no installer).
     
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