[mythtvnz] HD Video jerky...

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.

This is the only half height silent one I can find:

http://www.pp.co.nz/products.php?pp_id=AA30564

The major problem is the huge heatsink. My similar sized GT220 fits in
my hp small form factor case, but I can't guarantee that one will fit
on your case.