[mythtv-users] High X server load. Why?

Mark markhsa at shaw.ca
Thu Jan 8 22:54:54 UTC 2009


Mark wrote:
> Mark wrote:
>   
>> I want to make sure my VDPAU playback profile is correct.
>> 180.18 and latest SVN with vdpau built in still shows almost 100% CPU on 
>> mythfrontend and X server.
>>
>> Here is my proifile:
>>
>>  >= 1280 720
>>  > 0 0
>>
>> decoder = nvidia vdpau acceleration
>>    video + osd renderers: vdpau
>>
>> Deinterlacer:  Advanced ( 2x, hw)
>> Secondary: none
>>
>> Will that 1280 720 line grab all?
>>
>> Other ideas on the high load for X with VDPAU enabled?  I was expecting 
>> a reduction in CPU.
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> I think I have VDPAU working now, but my X server is hogging CPU like crazy.
> I have a c2d 3.0ghz and X is taking 90% plus of one CPU?
> Ideas?
>
>  7602 root      20   0  340m  26m 7748 R 97.8  1.3   3:22.43 
> X                 
>  9797 mythtv    20   0  448m 255m  37m R 55.9 12.6   0:47.88 mythfrontend
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I am using the Nvidia 180.18 driver with a Nvidia 8600 GT card.  I also 
just added the Option  "UseEvents" "True".
Still 98% CPU for just the X server.   Anyone know what else to try?


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