[mythtv-users] Configuration for Australia

[Nick Rout]

On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 8:21 PM, Phil Wild <philwild at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello mythtv users,
>
> First, I am new to this list - is there a searchable archive available
> - I could not locate one?

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/

>
> I wish to build a myth TV setup for my home in Australia. I am looking
> at building a client-server settup. I want to feed into the server two
> hi-def digital tuners and possibly a composite AV stream.
>
> On the client side, I want to output the video stream in HDMI I will
> also be looking at buying a blu-ray player or possibly integrating
> something in. Thoughts?
>
> Can someone please suggest good quality tested hi-def tuner cards that
> work in Australia? I would prefer something that is not going to tax
> the CPU too hard (is this needed with digital TV?). What are my
> choices?

a digital tv back end simply dumps the stream to hard drive, no
processing needed other than that.

I think you want dvb-t cards for OZ, if that is any help.

>
> I am also after a recommendation for the client side that is going to
> fit well in the av cabinet. Again, HDMI is important, quality decoding
> in hardware, quiet etc. Perhaps even boot from compact flash or
> something.
>

go for an nvidia card (or motherboard with built in nvidia video
chipset), dual CPU, 3.0G or better.