[mythtv-users] requirements for front end

[Steven Adeff]

On 2/28/06, Marko Nurmenniemi <marko.nurmenniemi at kolumbus.fi> wrote:
> 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.

what bittorent client? its odd that bittorrent would cause X to crash...

--
Steve