[mythtv-users] ATI vs NVidia card conclusion

[Andy Burns]

On 02/07/2007 20:05, Jake Palmer wrote:

> If you haven't tweaked anything, then you're using the open source driver.  

which saves hassle when upgrading kernels/xorg

> There's nothing wrong with that except you have no hardware acceleration.  

so the CPU steps in instead, even so mine never uses more tham 15%

> In other words it's fine for a basic workstation, but it's far from ideal 
> for a HTPC.

I'll admit I've never tried an nvidia card with myth, but as I said I 
haven't had any problems with a radeon either, no HDTV here though.