Thread: Is it possible to playback HD videos

Hello. I am upgrading my system to the following configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 processor, Gigabyte GAG41M ES2L motherboard, 4 GB DDR 2 Transcend RAM, Palit GeForce 9600 GT SONIC 1 GB DDR3 graphics card and Windows XP SP2 operating system. Please tell me if it qualifies as an entry level gaming computer and if it is capable of playing high-definition video too.

Hi, Your config is a great entry-level gaming PC and it will support high-definition playback because of the graphics card. But use compatible player software such as Cyberlink PowerDVD with Nvidia PureVideo enabled to utilize the power of the GPU for video playback. Instead of the Core 2 Duo E8400 I recommend the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400. The price difference isn't much and you will get four cores instead of two for smoother multitasking.