media center pc not playing 1080p

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I thought that i hook my old Pentium 4 desktop to my 46' tv and used it as a media center pc. But i found out that it can't play 1080p videos.

 

The specs are : *Intel D865PERL

                       *Pentium 4 @ 3.2GHz  

                       *1.5 GB RAM

                       *XFX 6200a-le 256MB (AGP)

1) Is it hopeless to play 1080p content on this machine or is there anything that i could do?

 

2) I was thinking of building a new pc since i already have a psu, 4GB ddr3 RAM and a Radeon 4670 1GB card. I only need a cpu and a board, what would you suggest keeping the price as low as possible (AMD is not an option for me because it is not available in my country).

[911^NEmeSis]

AMD is not at all available in your country?

 

Well if you do decide to go with the building new PC plan, you could always get a decent older dual core and mobo or even a newer i3 which would be fine for HTPCs.

[t0wer]

you'll need about a core 2 duo at 2ghz to play 1080p

 

and I'd say an i3 isn't needed, just get the cheapest pentium/celeron you can if you're strapped for cash and only intend to watch videos.

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AMD is not at all available in your country?

 

Well if you do decide to go with the building new PC plan, you could always get a decent older dual core and mobo or even a newer i3 which would be fine for HTPCs.

Yes AMD is not available:( no body is importing AMD chips:(

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you'll need about a core 2 duo at 2ghz to play 1080p

 

and I'd say an i3 isn't needed, just get the cheapest pentium/celeron you can if you're strapped for cash and only intend to watch videos.

You sure a core 2 duo can do the job?

[t0wer]

I have a 1.8ghz core 2 duo that can play 1080p

my single core 3ghz celeron can't. 

 

Both using integrated video.

 

keep in mind these are socket 775 so they are old. if you can get a sandy/ivy bridge even the lowest end shouldn't have a problem with 1080p

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I have a 1.8ghz core 2 duo that can play 1080p

my single core 3ghz celeron can't. 

 

Both using integrated video.

 

keep in mind these are socket 775 so they are old. if you can get a sandy/ivy bridge even the lowest end shouldn't have a problem with 1080p

ok thanks man, am going tomorrow to get a core 2 due. 

[TassieTim]

might be good idea to update the bios for the board 1st to make sure any new cpu will work for you

just in case :D