is my cpu ok for VCD SVCD ATI Theatre chip based capture ?

[alebertaz]

I deliver that ATI Theatre chip does an ibrid capture (it uses software + its encoder alghoritms)

I would like to capture in real time in SVCD format or in CVD format...(or VCD)
I have a AMD Duron 750 MHz, 512 SDRAM, HD 20GB 7200RPM ATA-66..
...can I do it with AIW PRO 32 MB AGP?????

thks

[lordsmurf]

I say no.

[canadateck]

I have done it with a P400 256 ram , Just make sure to really tweak the computer ,or else Like lordsmurf said"NO" but it can be done.

[lordsmurf]

It'll never be rock solid performance.
That's why I said "no" ... for the record.

Something will always be in need of tweaking.
It will be a pain.

[Richard_G]

You may have a greater chance of success if you capture to avi using something like Huffyuv and then encode to SVCD compliant mpeg afterwards. It will take forever with a 750 Duron, but you'll stand a better chance of getting a decent capture.

[alebertaz]

Card installed today using loardsmurf's hacks (it works now with mmc 8.7) and worked WONDERFUL in my Duron 750 Mhz, no frames dropped, perfect encoding with SVCD format and VCD format

The only problem is taht it won't capture still images...but it isn't a problem

I'm really satisfied.

really a great card !!!

[otpw1]

FWIW I strongly suggest that you make a backup image of your c drive esp. if you're running 98 to capture with. The image I made has been reinstalled MANY times.
Good Luck!

[lordsmurf]

Card installed today using loardsmurf's hacks (it works now with mmc 8.7) and worked WONDERFUL in my Duron 750 Mhz, no frames dropped, perfect encoding with SVCD format and VCD format

The only problem is taht it won't capture still images...but it isn't a problem

I'm really satisfied.

really a great card !!!

Capture video. Use PowerDVD or VirtualDub to grab frame images. Or go look in the NEWS forum, and use that new thing BJ_M posted about.