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Re:Converted a MacBook into a PC by userbinator on Monday November 11, 2024 @07:46PM (#42111820)
Something as simple as 1080p60 H.264 playback may be beyond the capabilities of that machine.

A 1st-gen i7 (2008) can decode 1080p60 H.264 in software in realtime. Been there, done that.

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Re:Converted a MacBook into a PC by wtallis on Monday November 11, 2024 @07:51PM (#42111844)
In 2008 the i7 branding had only been used on desktop chips. Were you running your desktop with a 35W limit?
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