[mythtv-users] Think my current myth box can support HD?

[David Campbell]

Rick wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> My current 32 inch old TV is on its way out.  I have mixed feelings
> about this.  On the one hand I'm excited about purchasing a TV not made
> in the last century.  On the other hand, it may mean giving up my analog
> cable, dual pvr 150 tuners which myth tunes directly, etc.
> 
> My first concern is, will the box handling my mythtv duties be up for
> the challenge?  I have no problem upgrading some parts (storage, memory,
> video card, etc), but I'd like to avoid a complete replacement.
> 
> I'm seeking honest opinions... thanks...
> 
> Here are my box particulars:
> 
> /proc/driver/nvidia/cards/0
> Model:           GeForce4 MX 4000
> IRQ:             10
> Video BIOS:      04.18.20.46.00
> Card Type:       AGP
> 
> /proc/meminfo
> MemTotal:       775504 kB
> 
> 
> /proc/cpuinfo
> processor       : 0
> vendor_id       : AuthenticAMD
> cpu family      : 15
> model           : 28
> model name      : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3100+

I have a similar(ish) setup - Mx4000 - XP3000 - GIGF of ram and I can't 
play HD TV back properly - jerky playback and 0 idle CPU.

I am using the Nvidia binary Drivers and xvmc

I haven't twekaed the settings at all though.

I guess a decent AGP card is required at least

Dave