leukoplast

Ok, here is my dilemma. I want to get this ( Hauppauge HD PVR) so I can record in HD off my component video feed. But after looking at the minimum system requirements, I am a bit worried that my computer wont be able to use this. Its a pretty old computer with nothing fancy at all, but I have in the past been able to run 720p HD video with no problems. I have already e-mailed the company, but yet to get any response. So I am hoping you guys can help.

Here is what I am working with.

> Manufacturer : eMachines
> Mainboard : Intel D845GVSR
> Chipset : Intel i845G
> Processor : Intel Celeron D 325J @ 2533 MHz
> Physical Memory : 768 MB
> Video Card : Intel Corporation 82845G/GL/GV/GE/PE Integrated Graphics Device
> Hard Disk : ST340015A (40 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481B
> Monitor Type : LG Electronics L1933TR - 17 inches
> Network Card : Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL (ICH4/ICH4-L) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
> Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3
> DirectX : Version 9.0c




And here is the Hauppauge HD PVR system requirements.


* Processor Requirements (minimum):
o Dual core CPU
* Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
Note: the playback of high definition H.264 requires a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory
* Sound card




So am I out of luck, or is there a chance I could use this product? And where do you think the problem would be at, playing back the video, or during the recording phase?

Thanks for any help.

wrench97

Well your Celeron is not a Dual Core CPU. And it appears you have "Onboard Graphics",And that you can set the Bios to use 256Meg for video. I would think playback is going to be your biggest problem. as well as trying to burn a DVD. Usually if you don't meet the minimum requirements you won't be happy with the results.

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