[mythtv-users] backend / frontend not completly clear to me

[Zak]

HD = High Definition

To decode HD, you need a lot of power under the hood.  I have read that 
an Athlon XP 3200+ is a good reference point for HD.

Roel Gielen wrote:

> PAUL WILLIAMSON wrote:
>
>>>>> r.gielen at home.nl 08/18/05 3:02 PM >>>
>>>>>       
>>>>
>>> Thanks for the replies,
>>>
>>> I have standing an AMD 1800+ Athlon 512MB in my basement, think I 
>>> will buy a tuner to put in there. and connect the tv cable to that 
>>> machine. And use a front end on my own room.
>>> What is the best hardware configuratiion for the front end? 800Mhz 
>>> 256MB enough? because it only needs to stream the video...
>>>   
>>
>>
>> The backend doesn't need to be all that powerful.  You may want to 
>> switch those two devices if possible.  Other than transcoding, you 
>> shouldn't need much more than a 1ghz for a backend.
>>
>> What is the network connection in between - wired or wireless?
>> Either one should work, but an 800mhz p3 should do fine as a frontend 
>> for everything but HD.
>>
>> Paul
>>
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> No I dont think I am gonna switch those two machines, that 1800+ makes 
> a noise like a lawn mower... wouldnt be confortable haveing that 
> machine standing in my room...  it stands nice in the basement, so 
> nobody hears the noise :)
>
> The connection is wired 100mbit,
> What do you mean with : "800mhz p3 should do fine as a frontend for 
> everything but HD"  hd?
>
> another question, if I buy a tv-tuner card with an radio tuner on 
> board, does mythtv support that?
>
> Roel
>
> Roel
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