[mythtvnz] HD Video jerky...

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Worik Stanton <worik.stanton at gmail.com> wrote:
> Using all the good people's help here I think my solution is:
>
> A dx6100 Compaq P4 that I can get delivered for $75

I have (I think) a 7100 and it works fine with an nvidia card

>
> A Gigabyte 8400GS 512M PCI-E Video Card that I can get for $52 plus
> shipping
> (http://einfo.co.nz/shop/gigabyte-8400gs-512m-pcie-video-card-dvi-p-20902.html
> thanks to pricespy)
>

good, but if you are going the whole new computer thing, you may like
to get a GT220 or 430, both of which will give better performance and
possibly use less power.

The other thing is, you definitely need a half height card if you are
getting the small form factor PC. The one you are looking at seems to
be narrow enough IF you get a half height back plane AND can do
without VGA.

Further, your machine will be quieter if you get a fanless one.

> That video card has DVI connector thingi that I can connect to my TV
> (using VGA input on TV currently, not very satisfactory)
>

Do you have DVI or HDMI on the TV, if so it will work.

> Have I a reasonable chance of compatibility?  The card is on
> http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/VDPAU#Supported_Cards as supported for VGA at
> least.
>

It is well supported in linux


> cheers
> Worik
>
>
>> 1. Upgrade motherboard, if your proprietary dell computer will allow that.
> No.  As an aside.  That is the weakness of Dells.  The box is a complete
> unit.  You can replace memory and hard drives, but things like the
> mounting of motherboards etcetera is all Dell specific.  The advantage
> of Dell is the engineering is very good.  In a Dell everything comes
> apart without having to undo screws.  All the cables are the correct
> length.  Etcetera.   I am not sure I would by one new (perhaps a
> laptop), but my second hand Dell was a great bargain.  I have had it for
> years and it has purred away in the corner happily without missing a beat.
>
>
>> 2. whole new computer, in which case revo may be your cheapest option
>> (I assume all along that this is a frontend only).
> Displaying ignorance here, what do you mean by "revo".
>

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