How much memory and processor size do you need in order to play Blu-ray on a comp? - Blu-ray Forum

OrlandoEastwood · 10-25-2009, 02:52 AM

Just wondering about that. If I can't sell my laptop then I am going to be updating my laptop's processor (2 GHz) and memory (4 GB).

HDTV1080P · 10-25-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Just wondering about that. If I can't sell my laptop then I am going to be updating my laptop's processor (2 GHz) and memory (4 GB).

The minimum and recommended hardware requirements varies a little depending on the software you choose to use. Here are the PowerDVD 9 minimum and recommended requirements.
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/requirements_en_US.html

Rojas · 10-25-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

The minimum and recommended hardware requirements varies a little depending on the software you choose to use. Here are the PowerDVD 9 minimum and recommended requirements.
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/requirements_en_US.html

Never go for minimum when purchasing a new system always go for the Recommended requirements.

Blacklac · 10-25-2009, 06:48 PM

I would think a decent GPU that can do Hardware Acceleration would be very helpful for something on the lower end. I have an E6600 @ 2.4Ghz with 2GB RAM and I had some issues without Hardware Acceleration enabled. My nVidia 8600GTS seems to take care of the task just fine.

Going by that Cyberlink page, I fall under "recommended" and I couldn't really cut it all the time without hardware acceleration. My CPU went from 50-100% usage while decoding Bluray down to 5-15% with HA enabled.

xtop · 10-25-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Just wondering about that. If I can't sell my laptop then I am going to be updating my laptop's processor (2 GHz) and memory (4 GB).

buy a computer with a chipset that does 1080p. most integrated video cards these days can easily handle it

can you even replace the cpu in your laptop?

garageinc2001 · 11-10-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by islandman

I'd be watching this thread for more info. Suddenly I'm interested in Blu-ray discs after seeing one at my friend's house though she was playing it off of a PS3.

Though she was playing it off a PS3? What do you mean by this?

hoju3508 · 11-10-2009, 02:39 PM

^^^^^^^^
I guess he's thinking a PC solution vs. a PS3.

10-25-2009, 02:52 AM	#1
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	How much memory and processor size do you need in order to play Blu-ray on a comp? Just wondering about that. If I can't sell my laptop then I am going to be updating my laptop's processor (2 GHz) and memory (4 GB).

10-25-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
Blacklac Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Michigan, USA	I would think a decent GPU that can do Hardware Acceleration would be very helpful for something on the lower end. I have an E6600 @ 2.4Ghz with 2GB RAM and I had some issues without Hardware Acceleration enabled. My nVidia 8600GTS seems to take care of the task just fine. Going by that Cyberlink page, I fall under "recommended" and I couldn't really cut it all the time without hardware acceleration. My CPU went from 50-100% usage while decoding Bluray down to 5-15% with HA enabled. Last edited by Blacklac; 10-25-2009 at 06:53 PM.

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hoju3508 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:109	^^^^^^^^ I guess he's thinking a PC solution vs. a PS3.

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