I can't play 1080p videos

I have an Acer 5536.

Athlon 64 X2 QL-64 (2.1 GHz)
3 GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 3200

I am using VLC that I recently downloaded and installed. For some reason, the playback is choppy and lags a lot. Can anyone tell me why?

 

You're using VLC is probably the problem.

Try using a different media player, or maybe install a codec pack. CCCP is a pretty good one that allows you to play just about anything.

 

Your CPU may not be up for the task, but I would try to download the combined community codec pack and try the included media player classic after you install it.

 

i disagree. my processor is a 2.26 C2D and has no problems playing 1080p over HDMI to my parents 42" panny plasma. my graphics card is an nvidia 9200 gs.

it could be that the laptop isnt plugged in or turned to high performance mode. my laptop has a bluray player and it came with explicit instructions from HP to ensure it is plugged in on high performance mode and well ventilated. try that and report back.
if that doesnt work, it could be your graphics card cant cut it. if i remember correctly, the 9200 is equivolent to the 3450 and the 9200 is the minimum recommended for 1080p bluray. try updating graphics drivers.

 

I tried using the Media Player classic that came with CCCP and there are still problems. The video feed is slowed down a lot and the audio stops frequently to allow the video to catch up. My computer is set to high performance mode and it is plugged in. The HD 3200 is a lot better than the 4500MHD which I heard was designed for bluray video playback.

 

When watching 1080p videos in my lappy, if I use any other applications then it starts lagging. So, from this observation, I think you also need good resources to run those videos well. Also, try that media plater classic with all the codecs installed and stop any background applications that are taking up resources.

 

Here's my take. When I played 1080p under 'Maximum Battery Savings' mode, the video lags and the audio is clearly out of sync. When switching to high performance mode, the problems clear up. So I suspect your computer doesn't have enough power to play the 1080p smoothly - sorry! If you like, give KMPlayer a try and see if it improves a bit.

 

The CPU and GPU are fine as my T2300 + GMA 950 which are both crap can generally play 1080P.

Keep CCCP, and follow the instructions on the listed page: http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=DivX_H.264
or try use the standalone Media Player Classic Homecinema with DXVA: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/

 

you need to be running an application + codec that actually allows the gpu to process the video (instead of your cpu)

windows 7 + windows media player, or windows + cyber dvd or power dvd i think.

 

Your C2D is actually a lot stronger than his Athlon, and his file may be a much higher bitrate than yours.

2 files can be 1080p but one takes 5x more power to run just due to bitrate. Using default codecs that shoot for quality over performance his cpu may not be up to the task just like I stated.

If thats the case he needs to look into other codec options or gpu acceleration. (BTW GPU has nothing to do with it, without the specific codecs and players meant to use the gpu to help decode the file its a totally cpu dependant task)

Also if he has a really slow hard drive (4200rpm like my EEE came with) that can cause it to not play correctly as well.

 

The only way you are going to get this running right is with GPU acceleration. That means you need to use Windows Media Player Classic Home Cinema, or you need to install a simple copy of Windows 7, which can natively use your GPU to accelerate most common HD codecs.

 

What kind of files are the 1080p or you are playing a blu ray? I ask because my VLC does lag with it plays mkv files, but with my media player classic+k lite codecs it plays it just find. My specs are below and I run HD content just find.

And maybe this guide can help you:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/accelerate-x264-1080p-movies-over-the-gpu-guide/

 

You could try CoreAVC trial version

 

I went through that guide but for some reason my CPU is still doing all the work. Now I don't know where I can find a graph displaying my GPU's activity, but while I play the 1080p video, my CPU goes up to 80-90% consistently.

I have a pre-order of Windows 7 thankfully.

 

Did you try the things I listed? Number one is usually all that is needed, but number two by default will offset processing to your GPU..

 

hi,

i have simple route you may try :

1. use latest MPC HC only, discard those CCCP release (uninstall & wipe them form registry using command "regedit")
2. get coreAVC Professional 1.9.5. you can google it or get it from tehparadox dot com
3. when configuring MPC HC, from :
@ view>option>playback> choose VMR 7 renderless or system default
@ player config (view>option>player>formats) you tick MPEG media file box

report back if you are still unable to play.

 

Sorry I didn't have a chance to do it earlier. Using MPC and the DivX encode helped a lot. The video feed is almost at par with the audio, but it is still just a tad bit behind. However, it is still pretty good.

Is there anyway for the CPU and GPU to work together to process the video?