[mythtv-users] High X server load. Why?

Larry Sanderson larry.sanderson at gmail.com
Thu Jan 8 23:04:20 UTC 2009


On Thursday 08 January 2009 05:54:54 pm Mark wrote:
> Mark wrote:
> > Mark wrote:
> >> I want to make sure my VDPAU playback profile is correct.
> >> 180.18 and latest SVN with vdpau built in still shows almost 100% CPU on
> >> mythfrontend and X server.
> >>
> >> Here is my proifile:
> >>  >= 1280 720
> >>  > 0 0
> >>
> >> decoder = nvidia vdpau acceleration
> >>    video + osd renderers: vdpau
> >>
> >> Deinterlacer:  Advanced ( 2x, hw)
> >> Secondary: none
> >>
> >> Will that 1280 720 line grab all?
> >>
> >> Other ideas on the high load for X with VDPAU enabled?  I was expecting
> >> a reduction in CPU.
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> > I think I have VDPAU working now, but my X server is hogging CPU like
> > crazy. I have a c2d 3.0ghz and X is taking 90% plus of one CPU?
> > Ideas?
> >
> >  7602 root      20   0  340m  26m 7748 R 97.8  1.3   3:22.43
> > X
> >  9797 mythtv    20   0  448m 255m  37m R 55.9 12.6   0:47.88 mythfrontend
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> I am using the Nvidia 180.18 driver with a Nvidia 8600 GT card.  I also
> just added the Option  "UseEvents" "True".
> Still 98% CPU for just the X server.   Anyone know what else to try?

This is a total shot in the dark, but I remember reading someone else having 
trouble with the 180.18 drivers.  Maybe you can try the .16 or the new .22 
version?
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