[mythtv-users] Do I need a capture card?

[Ciaran]

Assuming the Tv-in of your gfx card works under linux I would think so :)
 -ciaran



On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 11:26:56 +0000, flurdy <mythtv at lists.flurdy.com> wrote:
> I know a capture card is an important element of a Myth box, and also a
> hardware mpeg2 de/encoder is desirable.
> 
> However is it essential?
> 
> I plan to first extend a current box to demonstrate Myth to my other
> half. And then later build a box from scratch to have in the lounge full
> time.
> 
> My current box is Athlon XP 2800 and has a MSI fx5900xt vivo graphics card.
> 
> I dont think i need a tuner as I will only be using a digital cable box,
> so it will only have "1" channel.
> 
> I dont think I need a capture card as the gfx card has video in.
> 
> The mpeg encoding/decoding can be done by the CPU initially.
> 
> So is it possible not have a capture/tuner card? (performance excluded)
> 
> Would MythTV work in this set up?
> 
> flurdy
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- Ciaran