[mythtv-users] requirements for front end

[Marko Nurmenniemi]

Jack Lowry wrote:

>sn00p99 at aol.com wrote:
>
>>i'm curious as to what the cpu requirements for the front end are, the reason i ask, is because my backend (at the moment) is a p4 1.8 running a pvr-150. which is great for recording tv, but not so good for 
>>watching it. so i'm wondering if i put the front end on a faster 
>>computer, if it would work better.
>>any advice would be great.
>>thanks
>>jp
>>
>I'm running an AMD duron 950 with 256 meg ram and dual pvr-250s. I can 
>record 2 things and play a third at slightly stretched without an issue. 
>The viewing can get a little jumpy if I use mythweb to check schedules, 
>recorded show etc.
>
>As another poster mentioned something is sucking down cpu cycles causing 
>your problems.
>
>Jack
>
I don't want to start a me too thread but...

My Frontend (and Apache/SAMBA domain server, primary www and e-mail 
machine) is a PIII/600.
The resolution is a bit odd 1400x1050 (also for MythTV) and absolutely 
no tweaking, stock kernel with internal VGA from Compaq.
Myth works nicely, only problem is if I have a bittorrent open for 
hours. Result is an immediate crash of X. After login everything works 
again.

-M