[mythtv-users] HTPC based on MythTV

[Mitch Gore]

On Feb 5, 2008 2:55 AM, Adam Rybak <arybak at radiowy.net> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>   im trying to setup HTPC based on linux.
>
> My hardware:
>
> 1. mobo: ASUS M2A-VM HDMI with integrated Nvidia 7050PV with HDMI output.
> 2. CPU: Athlon x2 4400
> 3. RAM: 2GB
> 4. HDD: 160GB
> 5. opttional - i can use Nvidia Geforce 8400GS insted of 7050PV i will
> work
> better.
> 6. Microsoft Media Center remote
> 7. Skystar 2 DVB-S card
>
> I tried tu run on two distributions - MythDora and MythBuntu. On SD
> channels
> everything works well but i cannot play HD channels on mythtv versions
> bulit in
> this distros. I tried to compile newest from SVN on mythdora and i was
> able to
> see HD channels but was not displayed correctly - hooping :( cpu usage was
> about 150% (2 cores together) - the same was on 7050PV and 8400GS. Im
> using
> newest nvidia proprietary drivers.
>
> Maybe some one can advice me what compilation options in configure i need
> to use
>  for good HD channels recieving?
>
> Currently i only can watch HD channels on Windows with Nvidia PureVideo
> HD.
>
> Please help. Or there is no aby chance to look HD channels on linux
> correctly on
> this hardware?
>
> Regards, Adam
>
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Your hardware should be fine.  Why happened when you try to play HD with any
of the distros?

I assume you have the nvidia drivers installed correct?

Mitchell
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