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Users / Re: Which graphics card to offload the CPU?
« on: August 28, 2008, 12:47:34 pm »
I know very little but would like a definitive answer on exactly what you are asking.
I have read in other Linux forums that there is a problem getting Linux drivers that take advantage of hardware acceleration of graphics cards. People say that this doesn't matter with modern CPUs but if you are trying to use a 800 MHz Pentium you may have a problem. (It is possible that I have been misinformed by out of date web pages but this topic seems to be very confusing and controversial)
(BTW I assume that what you refer to as "MC" should read MD - Media Director)
I have set up my LinuxMCE core and am experimenting using my normal workstation as an MD by editing the BIOS to get it to boot from the LAN.
This works well and I am getting the hang of how LMCE will work for me.
My current project is to build an MD for the Living Room to connect to my Sony Bravia 42inch LCD using the HDMI connector.
I would like to maximize the quality of my home theater experience including getting full Blu Ray support.
To do this, I too would like to spread the load between the CPU and the Graphics card and reduce cooling requirements but as I say, my research tells me this could be a problem.
AT this stage I have not bought any gear for my MD. Any definitive advice on what to buy to get a future-proof set up would be most welcome.
(Note that within reason price is not a problem - I want to get the right stuff and only buy once)
thanks in advance for any tips
I have read in other Linux forums that there is a problem getting Linux drivers that take advantage of hardware acceleration of graphics cards. People say that this doesn't matter with modern CPUs but if you are trying to use a 800 MHz Pentium you may have a problem. (It is possible that I have been misinformed by out of date web pages but this topic seems to be very confusing and controversial)
(BTW I assume that what you refer to as "MC" should read MD - Media Director)
I have set up my LinuxMCE core and am experimenting using my normal workstation as an MD by editing the BIOS to get it to boot from the LAN.
This works well and I am getting the hang of how LMCE will work for me.
My current project is to build an MD for the Living Room to connect to my Sony Bravia 42inch LCD using the HDMI connector.
I would like to maximize the quality of my home theater experience including getting full Blu Ray support.
To do this, I too would like to spread the load between the CPU and the Graphics card and reduce cooling requirements but as I say, my research tells me this could be a problem.
AT this stage I have not bought any gear for my MD. Any definitive advice on what to buy to get a future-proof set up would be most welcome.
(Note that within reason price is not a problem - I want to get the right stuff and only buy once)
thanks in advance for any tips