[mythtv-users] pcHDTV card, what to upgrade next?

Doug Larrick doug at ties.org
Sun Dec 21 10:25:25 EST 2003


On 12/20/03 22:47:45, Art Morales wrote:
> Now the question is, what is the best upgrade I can make to ensure
> smooth playback of HD streams?  I'm torn between a P4 2.4 - 2.6  
> (800mhz FSB) or a newer nvidia card... any suggestions?

IMHO processor will make more difference than video card, UNLESS your  
card doesn't support XVideo (Xv) extension.

Run something like gkrellm and see if the processor's pegged.

-Doug
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