[mythtv-users] Frontend for HD Content question.

[James Crow]

On Wed, 2008-12-10 at 09:34 -0800, Nick Ellson wrote:
> I have not tried Slim, don't know where that would be set??? Sounds 
> promising though, can someone toss me the FAQ on where I work with that 
> profile?
> 
> 
> Here is the output of LSPCI and CPUINFO
> 
<snip>
> model name      : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5400+
> stepping        : 2
> cpu MHz         : 2800.001
<snip>
> 
> 
> -- 
> Nick Ellson
> CCIE# 20018
> MCSE 2000, Security+, Network+
> Network Hobbyist, VFR Private Pilot.

That CPU should be plenty fast enough to watch OTA ATSC HD (mpeg2 720p,
1080i) I have a 5000+ and a 5200+ and both of them handle things just
fine.

You can find the Slim profile under the
Frontend->Utilities/Setup->Setup->Playback Settings->TV
Settings->Playback (pg3/9)

You may also want to search the list for problems with i/o. If you
record two HD shows, watch one, and comm flag one all at the same time
you may be maxing out the i/o of a single recording drive. I have a
PVR-500 (2x SD tuners) and a single OTA tuner and had to add a second
drive for recordings because I was maxing out the i/o of the drive.

If you are running Cisco gear (and know networking as a CCIE should :))
your home network should be light years ahead of many on the list.

Cheers,
James