[mythtv-users] Mythbuntu Box Specs

[Jack Lockard]

On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Brendan Fosberry <
brendan.fosberry at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all
>
> Just trying to get some advice on my mythbuntu box specs. I jsut upgraded
> to a HD-PVR and the only resolutions I can grab well (watching live tv,
> haven't tried recording yet) are 480i and 480p. At 720p is stutters every
> second about 8 times and then is fine for about 2 mins before doing it
> again. At 1080i it distorts the picture every 2 seconds. I figure my box is
> under spec for handling this data but I wanted advice on WHAT to upgrade to
> meet spec for this type of processing. Here are my current specs:
>
> Asus M2N68-VM  with onboard graphics
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131355
> 4GB DDR2 800
> AMd Athlon 64x2 2.6Ghz.
> 1GB sata2  HD.
>
> I'm considering either upgrading the CPU to maybe a Phenom II 940 and/or
> getting a basic nvidia graphics card with hdmi output and hardware encoding
> handle the load but I'm not sure what would have the most effect.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> thanks
> Brendan
>

I'm running Mythbuntu and couldn't be happier with my Gigabyte GT220 video
card.  I think newegg has them for around 60 US$.  It does have a fan, but
I've never heard it.
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