[mythtv-users] mini-itx core-duo frontend for HD content

[Paul Bender]

Steven Adeff wrote:

> On 5/25/06, Jacob Sheck <shec0002 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>I have a HD3000 capturing all kinds of content on my backend server.  I have
>>been able to tweak my P4 2.53 533FSB to almost play HD content smoothly.  I
>>am now trying to come up with the most cost effective way to play HD content
>>smoothly, with spdif and YPbPr connections.  I love my via M10000 runing
>>linpvr, but the CLE266 just doesn't cut it.  Can anyone confirm or deny that
>>the core duo can play back; smoothly Full HD 1080i recordings?  The guys
>>over at logic supply have an interesting board, that I think would be a good
>>solution if I can get the play back going.
>>http://www.logicsupply.com/product_info.php/products_id/552.
>> If I am totaly out in left field here, I would love suggestions on the
>>cheapest way to play hd content smoothly, the only other option I see now,
>>would be a pentium 4 630, or a pentium d something.
> 
> 
> they certainly can. I don't know if all of them can, the lower speed
> ones may have some issues(?). The other question is if the graphics
> chip is able to handle 1080i?
> 
> Does the YPbPr connector do Svideo or is it component for SD?
> It's too bad it has a VGA connector and not DVI.

There is a DVI adapter for the motherboard 
<http://www.logicsupply.com/product_info.php/products_id/457>, but it is 
relatively expensive.