[mythtv-users] Newbie Question(s)
Joseph A. Caputo
jcaputo1 at comcast.net
Thu Jan 13 15:13:31 EST 2005
On Thursday 13 January 2005 13:22, Michael Haan wrote:
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> <P>Good info, thanks. This box is actually going to run more
> than just Myth, like my music system (<A
> href="http://www.slimdevices.com">www.slimdevices.com</A>) among
> other things. I still think I've bought more processor than I
> need right now, but I'm sure someone will come-up with a good use for
> it.<BR></P></DIV> <DIV></DIV>>From: Mark Gardner
> <markgard at gmail.com> <DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: Mark Gardner
> <markgard at gmail.com>,
> Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
> <DIV></DIV>>To: Discussion about mythtv
> <mythtv-users at mythtv.org> <DIV></DIV>>Subject: Re:
> [mythtv-users] Newbie Question(s) <DIV></DIV>>Date: Thu, 13 Jan
> 2005 10:46:42 -0700
> <DIV></DIV>>
> <DIV></DIV>> > I am currently collecting the HW I will use to
> build my MythTv box. One <DIV></DIV>> > point i am
> unclear on is regarding the need for a video card. I've
> already <DIV></DIV>> > purchased a WinTv PVR-350 - do I also
> need a regular video card? I'm <DIV></DIV>> >
> planning on using SuSE 9.1. Do I need a video card to do
> the OS install, or <DIV></DIV>> > can I do it with just the PVR
> 350 and a TV (I think the answer should be <DIV></DIV>> >
> "no")? If I have a video card, do i even need a TV - can I
> just stream the <DIV></DIV>> > video to a nice flat-panel LCD
> and be rid of the TV forever? Finally, what
> <DIV></DIV>> > video card would you recommend I
> use? For that matter, how about sound <DIV></DIV>> >
> cards? I'd like Dolby 5.1, THX, whatever I can
> get. Current (planned) <DIV></DIV>> > system specs:
> <DIV></DIV>> >
> <DIV></DIV>> > 1) AMD64 3800+, 1G RAM, 1.2T SATA HD, WinTv
> PVR-350 <DIV></DIV>> >
> <DIV></DIV>> > 2) SuSE 9.1
> <DIV></DIV>> >
> <DIV></DIV>> > Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
> <DIV></DIV>>
> <DIV></DIV>>
> <DIV></DIV>>A couple of pointers..
> <DIV></DIV>>-If this is going to be a dedicated combo frontend /
> backend I don't <DIV></DIV>>see any reason to fork out the extra
> cash on a 64 bit system <DIV></DIV>>
> <DIV></DIV>>- Suse 9.2 is out and has the patched kernel for the
> 350 Card (just to <DIV></DIV>>make life a little
> easier) ivtv docs for 9.2 are comming along nicely
> <DIV></DIV>>now.
> <DIV></DIV>>
> <DIV></DIV>>- You cannot setup your system with just the 350
> you'll need another <DIV></DIV>>monitor. However if you
> want to bag the tv idea and just use VGA on <DIV></DIV>>an LCD you
> can save some more cash if you just purchase the PVR 250
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Thanks,
JAC
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