Configuration instructions

Configuration	Model	Quality assurance
CPU	Intel I3 3220	Three years
Motherboard	H61	Three years
Memory	Kingston 4G	Lifelong
Video card	Integrated Intel HD Graphics core HD display	Three years
Sound card	Integrated Realtek HD Audio 7.1 channel audio (output)	Three years
Hard drive	32GB Solid state drives	Three years
Radiator	Ultra-thin heatsink	Three years
Chassis	Star of the Wuling Q8 full aluminium Mini chassis
Power supply	Star of the Wuling The original 12V7A and DC-ATX power adapter	Three years
Volume	210mm×190mm×620mm

Products

Test items and test

Testing session, we use Super PI, wPrime and Fritz Chess Benchmark to test the calculation performance of the platform. We focus on testing in the CineBench OpenGL graphics rendering capabilities of the platform. In the DirectX tests, we used 3DMark 11 as a theoretical test tools, test using the Entry mode. Game testing, we used a mainstream of the Devil May Cry 4, lost planet 2, 1920*1080 resolution, set high on the Devil May Cry 4, lost planet 2 is low. Test results are as follows:

Test our platform to produce a more satisfactory answer. This powerful CPU to join i5 2500, the platform in the baseline test link did quite well. Do remember open core frequency acceleration in the BIOS.

Despite being entry level graphics card, our platform in a large 3D game is more eye-catching performance. Under the 1080P resolution, high definition in the Devil May Cry 4 can keep flowing. In the ' Hardware killer ' by the onset of the lost planet 2 is more strong, to maintain a smooth frame.

HD player, practice tests

Whether it's used as a HTPC, or form home computers, HD movie playback is an indispensable part in our life. HTPC of course size restrictions on the platform. Similarly, if you want to have a very short platform, select the diminutive chassis is also necessary. Since space is limited, then the video card installed is a problem. Play the game naturally is the only significant effect, however, watch HD movies, we need significant independence does not need?

Soft Solutions hardware solutions picture comparison

Loaded without graphics, but is the difference between soft solutions is the solution. So what is the software solution what is the solution then? Simply put, hard solution to decode video files directly through the video card; Flexible solutions through Jie Lai to decode video files, so CPU utilization is higher than hard solutions.

From the above comparison, we can see that the overall picture is better than hard soft solutions solutions, the picture sharper, more distinct. Take the hair of the characters in the picture for comparison: soft solutions hair strands of clear, hard Hun as one of the solutions has a feeling. Including neck pendant pictured, sharpness is clearly higher in soft case.

CPU usage is much higher than the hard soft solutions solutions

In terms of CPU usage, due to the soft solution using software decoding, so CPU shares higher. 1080P video test of the same scene, soft solution of CPU usage of 32%, 17% almost 1 time times than hard solutions.

Installation recommendations and summary

We can see from the above comparison, despite the picture soft solutions has certain advantages, but subsequent is the increase in CPU usage. This platform uses Intel Core i5 2500 processor, belong to a higher-end processors, so soft solution case 30% per cent share for the load on the platform as a whole is pretty low.

Only HD playback without significant independence

Current processor performance and stronger, 1080P video is completely is self-evident. If specifically designed to play HD videos and is equipped with a separate graphics card, is unnecessary.

In this regard, the author gives advice: when to watch HD movies and when setting up a HTPC or home miniature computers, we do not need separate video card. Only i5 processor load when playing HD video is very low, even G620 G530 Pentium Celeron and his ilk can easily deal with. Less significant independence, saves costs, reduced platform power consumption and heat.

ITX motherboard and match 3D games alone without pressure