[mythtv-users] Which video card to buy?

[Raphael]

mlists wrote:
> I want to be able to run HD 1080i through dvi/hdmi.  My 37" can handle
> 1080i quite nicely.  
> 
> I'm running Nvidia 5200 now and can't get more then 720p so its the last
> piece I think I need to add.  Do I go ATI or stay with Nvidia?  Config
> under linux generally isn't a problem for me -- I'm an experienced linux
> user/developer.
> 
> With Nvidia, do I go with the 7600?  Which model is suggested?  
> 
> I need AGP still...
> 
> Thanks for any advice.
> 
> Norm
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If you're not already using XVMC, you should try using that. It may 
become possible to watch 1080i in that case. XVMC offloads some of the 
mpeg2 decoding from the processor to the graphics card.

It's my understanding that upgrading the processor will be a better 
choice for improving HD playback than upgrading the graphics card, if 
you already have an Nvidia 5200. I could be wrong about that if you are 
using XVMC though. Also, XVMC does not work on ATI cards right now.
There is some snazzy new open source driver in the works now, but mpeg2 
acceleration is probably a ways off.

So I would say look into getting XVMC working if you haven't already, or 
check out upgrading the processor.

Raphael