Stuttering Audio in Code Geass

[residentevildoer]

Hi, I'm having trouble with the audio playback in the mkv versions of Code Geass Season 01. The video and audio sync well in my player, but every five seconds or so, the audio will skip a word or two, and then pick up where it left off during the stutter. Any suggestions that may help fix this problem would be greatly appreciated. I'm running an intel celeron 450 processor 2.20 ghz, 3gb of ram, and an nvidia geforce 7050 graphics card. OS is Windows 7 x64. As for codecs, I'm using the latest CCCP pack, swapping out the ffdshow video for CoreAVC. I also tried switching the audio decoder to CoreAAC from ffdshow audio, but there was no change in the stutters. The player is Media Player Classic. Thanks in advance.

Cman21:
Gold star to a perfect post and response without flaming!

[OZC]

The problem you are going to run into is your CPU. That's a single core Celeron, which means FFMPEG-HT and CoreAVC have nothing to work with as far as multi-threading goes. Add to that the video card being on the low end of the 7-series spectrum, meaning CoreAVC can't offload to CUDA since that would require an 8-series card other than the G80-based 8800GTX. The stutter you get stems from the CPU not being able to decode the video and audio streams at the same time, so it has to catch up.

If you can post your motherboard model, I may be able to recommend an inexpensive dual core CPU and a video card upgrade that wouldn't break the bank and would allow you to play back 1080p without any trouble. I just need the motherboard model so I can check compatibility for the CPU, as well as see what kind of expansion slot options you have. If it's a pre-built system from Dell or HP or someone, post the model number of the system.

[residentevildoer]

I kind of figured it was something like that, I was just hoping it wasn't since I sort of just bought this computer as an upgrade, and it plays most other HD video I've ran into fairly well (though of course without CUDA, as you mentioned).This is my first foray into Windows 7, so I was hoping I could blame 7 or the 64 bit system's incompatibility with this or that codec. Its much better than my old heap (pentium 4, 512mb RAM, year 2002 graphics card, etc) but apparently not quite enough better. It is indeed a pre-built model, but not from any major company that provided detailed documentation. However, I was able to find the motherboard information using a program.

Company Name Elitegroup Computer Systems
Motherboard ID 64-0100-001131-00101111-091409-MCP73$MCP73VTPM_MCP73VT-PM BIOS VERSION: P01-A1 09/14/2009
Motherboard Name ECS MCP73VT-PM

Thanks for the help, and if any more information is required, please let me know.

[Cman21]

if the pic bellow looks like your mobo (motherboard) than you are in good luck.


this mobo has core 2 duo support and those are still some of the best models if you are looking for the best bang for your buck. As will as a PCI-E x16 slot which will allow for any GPU. Now on the GPU part i'll let OZC give his recommendation but for the CPU i say that Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is one of the best. if it is too much go for Pentium Dual-Core E6500

[OZC]

I was trying to post this at work but it wouldn't go through for some reason. Anyway...

Looks like its the same board used in an eMachines system. According to the spec list, the board is even quad-core compatible, but to keep the cost down, you could go with something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819116076

While it's a Pentium versus a Core 2, it should be enough since the clock speed is high. The lowest priced Core 2 is around $115 as far as what Newegg has in stock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819115056

The compatible CPU list can be found here. Personally, I wouldn't go any lower than a 2.0GHz, and at minimum, I'd use a Pentium Dual-Core, with a Core 2 being preferable.

As for a cheap video card, CUDA offloading MIGHT be enough to make up for the CPU bottleneck, but I'd say the CPU investment is going to be more useful in the long run. However, while not amazingly powerful, this would allow you to use CoreAVC's CUDA offloading, and it's only 18 bucks after the rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127412

Between the video card and the CPU, especially with that rebate, you could come in under $100, add CUDA, and have a pretty decent boost in performance.

OZC is not an expert, he just plays one on TV......wait, I take that back. I do this stuff for a living.

[Xtras]

I'd like to thank this poster for asking a question in a courteous manner and not going off about how our stuff is shit. A model post in which he clearly details the problem, his available hardware, and accepts the most likely cause of the problem without fuss and complaining. Seriously sir, you have no idea how refreshing this is as of late.

*Xtras gives resientevildoer a gold star.

[Cman21]

I'd like to thank this poster for asking a question in a courteous manner and not going off about how our stuff is shit. A model post in which he clearly details the problem, his available hardware, and accepts the most likely cause of the problem without fuss and complaining. Seriously sir, you have no idea how refreshing this is as of late.

*Xtras gives resientevildoer a gold star.

i second this motion and will give this post a Gold star to model to others.

[residentevildoer]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Looks like I'm off to upgrade my upgrade, heh .In the meantime, I've discovered that my xbox 360 plays ozc files well, when they're repackaged into an mp4 container. No subtitles, unfortunately, but enough to tide me over till I can replace some hardware.

You guys do great work here, so I don't know why anyone with trouble should assume its the encodes instead of first narrowing down all other problems on his/her own end first. I especially like the bonus materials sections added to the batch torrents. Its a nice touch, one that few other groups take the time and consideration for.

Keep up the good work!