[mythtv-users] firewire output to TV

[Steven Adeff]

On 2/14/06, Jerry Rubinow <jerrymr at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 2/14/06, Todd Hutchinson <tahutchinson_99 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > Is this an original (Sis graphics) Pundit that you
> > have?
> > >
> > > -Jerry
> >
> > Yes it is.
> >
> > I didn't explain everything in my original email, but
> > I have installed a FX5200 in the system and I
> > currently use the FX5200 with XvMC enabled.  AFAIK,
> > XvMC is not available on the on-board SiS graphics
> > card in the pundit.  So, I'd like to remove the FX5200
> > and install a HDTV/QAM card.  My other slot in the
> > pundit is filled with a PVR250.
>
> Is that actually working for you?  I've spent months trying to get my
> Pundit (same kind) displaying HD, both with the onboard Sis and with a
> FX5200 card, and have come close, but not close enough to be useable.
> I was just using the Pundit as a front end, no capturing going on.
> With the onboard Sis (and you're right, there's no XvMC with that), I
> didn't have enough CPU for 720p (I'm running 2.8GHz P4).  With XvMC, I
> had stuttering or other issues.
>
> I've you have this working, we need to talk.  :)
>
> -Jerry

2.8Hgz P4 should be more than enough for 720p, should be enough for
1080i as well.

--
Steve