[mythtv-users] Time for new hardware. CPU HIGH loads

[Kevin Kuphal]

On Feb 13, 2008 11:44 AM, Mark Hutchinson <mark at onnow.net> wrote:

> I am finding CPU load with SVN.  I have tried many profiles and
> encoders/interlaced etc... with only moderate success.
> For other people building/spec'ing hardware, take note to avoid
> frustration.
>
> Here is what I want my system to do:
> Firewire capture from DCT-6200, Blu-Ray in future into 1080P.
> Hopefully Hauppauge HD-PVR.
>
> I currently have a Core3Duo 6300 ( 1.86 ghz ) and max the CPU almost all
> the time.
> Live TV capture from SD S-Video from DCT-6200 80% CPU.
> Mythfrontend or xine playing 720p video is between 90-120CPU%.  This
> starts to cause jitter etc....
>
> So, what should the new min spec be for cpu?  Would the E8400 ( 3ghz )
> be future proof enough?
> It looks like the 264 video require MUCH CPU horsepower.  Especially
> with a newer Nvidia card where driver support is weak in XvMC etc...
>
> Thoughts? Recommendations?
> With a new release looming, and SVN being a bit of a CPU hog, what to
> spec out for the next 2-3 years?


Hard to say that it is SVN.  I'm running SVN as of the multirec merge and my
P4 3.2ghz with an Nvidia 5200 GPU plays back all my HD content (720p and
1080i) without issues.

Kevin
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