[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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