[mythtv-users] backend performance question
Kevin Kuphal
kuphal at dls.net
Sat Apr 8 21:24:14 UTC 2006
Azmat wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm getting ready to attempt my first foray into setting up a
> decoupled backend system, but I wanted some advice on what kind of
> hardware to use to ensure the most reliable performance.
>
> Here's the HW configuration I'm aiming for:
> Case: Dell Poweredge Server 1300
> MB: Dual processor Slot 1, currently has a single Pentium II in it,
> but I will be installing dual Pentinum III's
> CPUs: Dual Pentium III 600-800 MHz
> RAM: 512MB (4x128MB) PC100 DIMMs
> Hard Drives: 200 GB, 300 GB IDE ATA/100 LVM grouped
> Optical Drive: Generic CD-ROM
> Video Card: Onboard video (headless system)
> Sound Card: None
> NIC: 10/100
> Video Capture Devices:
> Hauppauge WinTV PVR-350
> ATI TV Wonder Pro
> Firewire capture from Motorola DCT-6200
>
> Assuming simultaneous capture on all 3 devices (not likely, but would
> still like to plan for it), as well as commercial flagging, nuvexport
> post-processing, and also simultaneously streaming to a front-end;
> does it seem likely that this system would be able to keep up?
>
>
The system sounds fine, but are you opting for the PVR-350 for a
reason? You mention streaming to a frontend. You only need a 350 if
you're going to use this backend also as a frontend. If this is
supposed to just be a headless backend, I'd suggest a PVR-150 which is
like 1/5 the cost. And I'm not sure at all if the ATI TV Wonder Pro is
supported as a capture device, you might want to check on that.
Kevin
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