[mythtv-users] MythTV Hardware Upgrade Questions

[James Oltman]

On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Aaron <aaron at rb303.net> wrote:

> Thanks guys for the replies; here is my current hardware setup.
>
> Intel Q8200
> Zotac GT 240 w/ Zalman VNF100 Passive Cooler
> 4GB Ram (single channel due to mobo oversight)
> GIGABYTE GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard
> WD 500GB 72k
> Samsung Spinpoint 1TB
> Firewire recording via Motorola STB (Verizon FiOS)
> HDHR 2 Tuner
>
> It does work fine most of the time, but I seem to be having a problem
> with the box locking/pausing when a show begins or ends. The hdd light
> comes on for about 5 seconds then everything returns to normal. I only
> record HD streams; primarily broadcast channels, and SpeedTV (F1
> Races). VDPAU is working and CPU use for watching is minimal.
>
> I actually just upgraded the video card within the last 6 months, and
> never thought that might be the issue. I went from a 9400GT (1GB) to
> this newer GT 240 (1GB); the 9400 had some weird issues with it
> (random slow downs), the 240 was on sale with a rebate so I thought I
> would give it a whirl. Its made a huge difference.
>
>
What is your current VDPAU profile?  Also, have you monitored TOP while the
hang happens?  When I start a recording or video, the screen shows "Please
wait..." but then in a second or 2 the video starts playing.  Is that what
you're seeing?
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