[mythtv-users] Video Cards for HDTV

[James C. Dastrup]

>I gave up on HDTV with mythtv a while back when my AMD 2700+ couldn't
>quite cut it. I've decided to give it another shot and have purchased a
>P4 3.06 ghz CPU. The motherboard that came bundled with it is:
>
>http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?>MenuID“&LanID=9&DetailIDU2&DetailName=Specification
>
>I was wondering if the onboard video is good enough for HD or if I
>should use the Nvidia FX5200 that I bought for my last HDTV attempt? I
>can't quite find enough info on the unichrome drivers (if they even
>support my motherboard) in the list archives.
>
>Also, are there any advantages/disadvantages to the Nvidia 6200 when
>compared to the FX-5200 with regards to mythtv?
>


Not sure about the Unichrome drivers  (someone else can comment),
but as far as hardware goes, the 3.06 GHz can do HD just fine without
any hardware accelaration (XvMC).  Also, according to the specs in 
the link you sent above, it says the video card has 64 MB RAM.  You 
should really increase this to 128 MB. If your mobo won't let you 
increase it, then you  may experience problems even if everything else
is adequate.  If that's the case, just go with your FX5200


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