[mythtv-users] Graphics card recomendation

[Steven Adeff]

On 8/24/06, Dylan Semler <dylan.semler at gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
>
> As of right now, my system seems to be too slow to handle HD.  When running
> myth with XvMC, I get about 5 quick prebuffering pauses per second on an HD
> channel.  Without XvMC I get much longer pauses at a bit longer of an
> interval (one per second or so).  I'm hoping that I can just upgrade my
> graphics card, but I'd like to see what the list thinks first.  Currently, I
> run:
>
> P4 2.23 GHz
> 512 MB RDRAM  <-- ugh!
> 64 MB NVidia GeForce 4200
>
> According to the Nvidia driver's readme, the GeForce4 Ti models' XvMC don't
> support "IDCT," only "motion-compensation."  While I'm not sure what either
> of those terms mean, I believe that mine is a Ti model and am hoping that
> IDCT is an integral part of processing HD streams.  So I'm eyeing a 256MB
> 5200 for under $50.
>
> I have been able to tune to a channel using the dvb-apps and cat a stream
> into a file and play it perfectly with mplayer.  It seems that myth adds
> some overhead/optimizations that just push my PC beyond the limit.
>
> I have also been considering purchasing dual flat panels at 1600x1200
> resolution each.  Should I have any concern that a 5200 would not be able to
> drive such a high resolution on two screens?
>
> What do you guys think?

A FX5200 will do fine, you will need to find one that has dual DVI
output, which may be easier to find in the 6000 series.

-- 
Steve
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