[mythtv-users] What do I have to do to get HD working?

[Mark Lehrer]

>> Whoever said that a P4 3.2 is fast enough for HD doesn't know what
>> they are talking about.  Get an AMD dual core.  I have a 3800 and it
>> works well (It replaced a Prescott 3.2 that I used before after making
>> the same mistake that you just made).
>
> Processor-envy aside, a dual-core 3800+ is overkill. I'm using an
> Athlon64 3200+, and it is sufficient for HD, even without XvMC.

It is only sufficient if you reduce the quality of playback.  A 3200+
will not be able to deinterlace to 60fps.  This may not be important
to everyone, but it is quite noticeable on sports, Letterman, etc.

Mark