[mythtv-users] Experience with Haswell VAAPI playback

[Martin Moores]

Hi all,

I am planning a backend upgrade, but am struggling with choices of
hardware. I think I have narrowed things down to two options:

Intel i3 with GT640 dedicated graphics and using VDPAU

Intel i5, providing decent Intel HD 4600 graphics and using VAAPI

Prices will most likely be similar for both options.

I have been reading around a lot, some people saying VAAPI is working
great, others saying that a dedicated nVidia card is the way to go. Would
be quite nice to save having another card in the case, extra fan and noise
etc.

Any thoughts on my proposed options would great, would really appreciate a
few opinions before parting with my cash.

Should note I am in the UK and this is for a combined fe / be machine.

Thanks

Martin
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