[mythtv-users] Suggestions for HDTV system

[Jafa]

> I want to record OTA (ATSC) HDTV. I am looking to buy parts that will
> make things go the smoothest. I'd also like to be able to expand to
> record basic NTSC cable in the near future and replace my Tivo
> completely.
>
> Currently on the docket to buy, so please chime in with your thoughts:
>  * Dell E521 Athlon 64 3200+
>    nforce chipset with nvidia 6150LE graphics w/DVI
>   
The nVidia 6150 motherboard graphics chipset works well with XvMC (off 
loads some of the MPEG decoding work to the video card).
The Athlon 64 3200+ is ok. With XvMC enabled it will playback 1080 
content ok. It probably won't keep up without using XvMC.

>  * Air2PC, pcHDTV, KWorld? Which one???
> I need help picking a reliable HDTV card. Anyone have some hints?
am involved with HDHomeRun - it is a dual ATSC (OTA/QAM) tuner for MythTV.
http://www.silicondust.com/
>  * Some sort of PCIe x16 video card...
>
> I also need help picking a good playback video card. I don't know if
> the 6150LE onboard will do the job, so I'll budget for something. I am
> confused about the 5200 and 6200 series nvidia cards versus the newer
> (7xxx) series cards. Are the newer ones supported in XvMC? Can't even
> get the 5200 on newegg anymore.
>   
The onboard 6150 is the way to go as long as your TV has a suitable 
input for a computer connection.
The 6150 works well with MythTV using XvMC so you can't do any better 
than that.

Nick