[mythtv-users] Time for new hardware. CPU HIGH loads
Mark Hutchinson
mark at onnow.net
Wed Feb 13 19:21:27 UTC 2008
Michael D. O'Brien wrote:
> I've noticed a high CPU load since my last SVN update as well (158xx).
>
> My X2 4000+ can no longer keep up with HD 1080i cable channels w/ any
> deinterlacing, or do Yadif 2x deint on SD content recorded from my
> PVR-500... In both circumstances, load goes beyond 100% (one core
> fully loaded) and I notice significant stutter. Both were fine with
> well under one core used a week ago.
>
> I miss my Yadif 2x on SD content! Made it look so much better on my
> HDTV.
>
> WAF is falling :)
>
> -Mike
>
> .
> On Feb 13, 2008 9:44 AM, Mark Hutchinson <mark at onnow.net
> <mailto:mark at onnow.net>> wrote:
>
> I am finding CPU load with SVN. I have tried many profiles and
> encoders/interlaced etc... with only moderate success.
> For other people building/spec'ing hardware, take note to avoid
> frustration.
>
> Here is what I want my system to do:
> Firewire capture from DCT-6200, Blu-Ray in future into 1080P.
> Hopefully Hauppauge HD-PVR.
>
> I currently have a Core3Duo 6300 ( 1.86 ghz ) and max the CPU
> almost all
> the time.
> Live TV capture from SD S-Video from DCT-6200 80% CPU.
> Mythfrontend or xine playing 720p video is between 90-120CPU%. This
> starts to cause jitter etc....
>
> So, what should the new min spec be for cpu? Would the E8400 ( 3ghz )
> be future proof enough?
> It looks like the 264 video require MUCH CPU horsepower. Especially
> with a newer Nvidia card where driver support is weak in XvMC etc...
>
> Thoughts? Recommendations?
> With a new release looming, and SVN being a bit of a CPU hog, what to
> spec out for the next 2-3 years?
>
>
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This is exactly what I am seeing.
So what to do? Hardware upgrade? Or is something wrong in the SVN?
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