[mythtv-users] Accuracy of HDTV processor requirements statement in HOWTO

[Steven Adeff]

On 2/9/06, Jesse Guardiani <jesse at wingnet.net> wrote:
> Len Reed wrote:
> >> I'm pushing HD through a Duron 1.8 with a FX5200 (7676 w/ no XvMC).  This is a
> >> frontend only and it comes close to pegging the cpu @1080i on some content.
> >> Every now and then, I get "prebuffering pause" messages if the content gets
> >> really busy.  I've currently got an issue with my XvMC install, once that is
> >> resolved, I hope to have a few more free cpu cycles :)
> >>
> >> I was having sound problems during playback, but that got resolved during a
> >> recent svn change (Daniel commited a change to help the cpu challenged).
> >> Sound is on sync and crackle free.
> >>
> >
> > What modeline are you using for these cards?  I've not been able to get
> > 1080i working.
> >
>
> How does that work? Wouldn't you just use the VGA input whenever
> possible and set the resolution
> to the native pixel resolution of the TV? Why do you need a modeline?
>

because X requires a modeline

--
Steve