David J. Stillman wrote: > Hello: > > The computer I am writing about is a PM 7300 233/64/2GB/4xCD/10-100pci > card/ATI Xclaim3D 8MB. > > I am trying to play VideoCD quality MPEG files on this mac, but the > frame rate fluctuates, and then the audio loses sync. I have tried > different resolutions, to no avail. I should mention that I am using OS > 9.1, with the ATI 4.2 Drivers, and Quicktime 6.0. The best frame rate I > can get from QT is 29.5 fps, and the video is 29.97. Sometimes, it will > drop to 18fps, and then sit at 20fps. > > I have looked everywhere, and am finding little. I think the current > hardware setup should be enough to play the files well. Am I that wrong? > Is there a better player I can use, or do I really need more memory? > What can I do to get better performance? >
A 233 is pretty slow and 64 is very little memory for a system like this. Cheapest fix would be spending $25 on a 128 mb DIMM and seeing what that gets you. Probably a lot. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
