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<blockquote data-quote="vbap" data-source="post: 15577" data-attributes="member: 11549"><p>I really think that PII-350 will struggle...Watching LiveTV and even recording should be OK (with either the 250 or 350), but playback is where you'll probably get stuck. All recordings are in DVR-MS format (MPEG2), so you'll still need a software decoder to watch any recorded TV.</p><p>Extra RAM is not going to help. From all accounts, the bundled Dscaler decoder is great quality-wise, but very CPU intensive. </p><p>Also, will that PC be able to spin your HDD at 7200? That drive is a good choice (very quiet).</p><p></p><p>You will need some other form of input. I try to use Ultr@VNC, but still have to plug in a keyboard very now & then (usually for setup stuff).</p><p></p><p>There is probably no harm in trying - sounds like all you need to buy to get going is the PVRcard (get the 350 only if you want FM radio, otherwise save the money and get the 250). If everything runs too slow (or not at all!), then it's time to go hardware shopping!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vbap, post: 15577, member: 11549"] I really think that PII-350 will struggle...Watching LiveTV and even recording should be OK (with either the 250 or 350), but playback is where you'll probably get stuck. All recordings are in DVR-MS format (MPEG2), so you'll still need a software decoder to watch any recorded TV. Extra RAM is not going to help. From all accounts, the bundled Dscaler decoder is great quality-wise, but very CPU intensive. Also, will that PC be able to spin your HDD at 7200? That drive is a good choice (very quiet). You will need some other form of input. I try to use Ultr@VNC, but still have to plug in a keyboard very now & then (usually for setup stuff). There is probably no harm in trying - sounds like all you need to buy to get going is the PVRcard (get the 350 only if you want FM radio, otherwise save the money and get the 250). If everything runs too slow (or not at all!), then it's time to go hardware shopping! [/QUOTE]
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