[mythtv-users] System plans

[Jarod C. Wilson]

On Feb 5, 2004, at 6:53 PM, Glen Johnson wrote:

> I’d like to put a back end in the basement with a couple capture cards 
> to connect to digital cable boxes. Possibly add an OTA HD120 card 
> later.  I’ve got a Athlon1.4g with a 150gig drive and 512m ram. Looks 
> like it should be up to the task. 

Should be fine.

> Build 3 or 4 front end systems using the mini itxM10000 boards. Mainly 
> use the system for TV, DVD, MP3, weather, FM radio and photos. Not 
> interested in games.
>
> My questions. Are there any supported/suggested capture cards with 
> composite and svidinputs that don’t have the tvtuner.

I believe any fully video4linux-compliant capture card should do.

> Don’t need tuners with digital cable and trying to save a buck or two.

You're not likely to save much getting tunerless cards, but good luck.

> Are the M10000 worth considering

Yes. Lots of folks use them.

> is the cpu and video powerful enough to play ATSC HD video.

Not even close. One of the people involved with the pcHDTV projects 
recommends a HyperThreading P4 at 3.0GHz+.

> What kind of support is there for FM radio.

None in MythTV at this time.

-- 
Jarod C. Wilson, RHCE

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