Hardware Decoding Question.

[ziaali]

Hey guys, I am new to this whole PVR thing. I was able to get GB-PVR to communicate with my card today althoug I had one question. When I go to the Config, under Recording and Playback, there are three options for me:-

1. NONE - Software
2. PVR 350
3. Sigma XL

I was not able to see my PVR150 there. Does this mean that there is no Hardware support for my PVR150? and I will not be able to to use the hardware decoder? I do get reception but am not sure if it is in Software mode or Hardware. Please help!

Here is my rig:

AMD 2400 SEMP
512 DDR 400
Audigy 2 ZS PLTM
eVGA 5200
160GB WD

Thanks.

[reven]

the 150 is a hardware encoder, not decoder you need to select none.

[ziaali]

So if I am correct. There should not be any lag on the hardware side from my PVR150?

[sub]

There should not be any lag on the hardware side from my PVR150?

Huh? A hardware MPEG2 encoder/decoder only affects CPU usage, and doesnt really have any direct effect on lag.

The PVR150 has a hardware MPEG2 encoder, so it takes about 3% CPU while recording. Since the PVR150 doesnt have an MPEG2 DEcoder, your PC's CPU will need to be used to view any video (how much depends on CPU).

[sub]

Unrelated, but if you use live preview mode, you'll get the least time difference between real TV and what you see on your PC.