[mythtv-users] Combo HD Frontend/Backend/Virtual Machine

[Matt Mythtv]

Hi

I'm looking to replace my current SD frontend/backend combo with a new 
frontend/backend combo that can handle HD.

While I'm at it, I'm wondering if I can get a machine fast enough to also run 
Windows under a virtual machine. This will eliminate an old computer I have just 
to run a few Windows only apps.

I've seen some good prices around for an Athlon II X4 635 (2.9GHz Quad Core, 
512kb L2 Cache, 0MB L3 Cache). Would this be fast enough for HD (either 1080i or 
1080p)? Would there be anything left over to run a VM?


Or is trying to run HD video and a separate VM on the same machine more trouble 
than it is worth?

Thanks