[mythtv-users] PIII 450-frontend: too slow?

[kanetse@gmail.com]

On 3/16/06, Brian Foddy <bfoddy at visi.com> wrote:
>
> First, XvMC is a must, no doubt.  Second, don't forget the Intel speed
> history.  In many ways, a P3 is faster than a P4 of equal Mhz,
> (flame retardant inserted here).
> Finally, I have a tougher time playing 720p content than 1080i.
> Luckily, I rarely watch ABC/FOX in HD anyway.
> But CBS & NBC both play great, even with deinterlacing on and
> maybe 10-20% cpu left.  Enough to record other shows on PVR250
> or HD capture cards.
>
> What ever the reasons, starting with a p3-600 and some
> upgrades, it plays along pretty well.

Well, this thread has definitely opened my eyes.    I was committed to
having to upgrade all my frontend systems if I ever even wanted a
chance to upgrade to an HDTV setup.

Now, if only nVidia would make XvMC work on the XBox, which is my
primary frontend.