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		Paianni on Oct 9, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Could we build a computer designed to last at leas... Most GPUs and iGPUs have had H.264 decoders for over 15 years. In theory any computer with a PCI slot can play 1080p with no frame drops.

jazzyjackson on Oct 9, 2024 [–]

Yea, really Youtube and browser bloat is the problem. one more reason to pirate.

boesboes on Oct 10, 2024 | [–]

Yeah, YT is baaad. Got a linux laptop (more expensive than a MB at the time, for reference) a few years back, with a i7 quad/octo? core. Couldn't decode youtube at 1080p without max rpm on all fans >_<

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