[mythtv-users] How hard is it to build an HD MythTV?

[Dewey Smolka]

>
>  In terms of trying it first before buying the hardware.  Well, I would have
>  to get the HDHR anyway and the only computer I have that I could try it on
>  would be a P4-2.4GHz and that may not be enough for HD or even ATSC into SD
>  for that matter from what I have read.

I get usable QAM HD on a P4 2.5GHz machine with Xvmc.

It's certainly worth playing around with what you have before laying
out a lot of cash for new gear.