Hi all,
I have just put a HTPC together and have decided to get a HDTV capture card. Here are my current specs:
Asus A7N8X Deluxe with NForce 2 sound
AMD 3000+
512 MB RAM
ATI Radeon 9600Pro Catalyst 3.10 drivers
160 GB HD
DVD-Rom Drive
Windows XP SP1
Hitachi 51S500 RPTV
Initially I wanted to buy a Fusion HDTV II mostly because it offered me the easiest connection option using the DVI connector on my ATI out to my TV (which is what I'm using now to watch DVDs, Play games and Play Hard Drive based HDTV clips) and the fact that the price was right.
Anyways, I D/L'd the Fusion demo software and clips and I was surprised to find that at 1080i (custom timings using Powerstrip) the playback seems jerky and/or it jitters. They are especially jerky or jittery with DXVA enabled.
Now, I have watched several DVDs and found that playback is fine. Also, I have had great success with the HD WM9 samples, they all play back very smooth and look great.
So after reading some posts here, it seems that this is a problem that has to do with the ATI and playback of these Fusion clips at 1080i.
Can anyone confirm that this is true or not? Has anyone had success with the Fusion card and a Radeon? Has anyone dumped the Fusion for a MyHD with better results? Has any dumped the Radeon for a GeForce with better results with the Fusion? Considering the demo software is version 2.00, has anyone noticed any significant improvement in more recent versions?
Anyone have any advice? Do I just break down and get a MyHD? Do I get a Fusion and try running my display at 720p or 540p to eliminate the jitter, jerkiness?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
I have just put a HTPC together and have decided to get a HDTV capture card. Here are my current specs:
Asus A7N8X Deluxe with NForce 2 sound
AMD 3000+
512 MB RAM
ATI Radeon 9600Pro Catalyst 3.10 drivers
160 GB HD
DVD-Rom Drive
Windows XP SP1
Hitachi 51S500 RPTV
Initially I wanted to buy a Fusion HDTV II mostly because it offered me the easiest connection option using the DVI connector on my ATI out to my TV (which is what I'm using now to watch DVDs, Play games and Play Hard Drive based HDTV clips) and the fact that the price was right.
Anyways, I D/L'd the Fusion demo software and clips and I was surprised to find that at 1080i (custom timings using Powerstrip) the playback seems jerky and/or it jitters. They are especially jerky or jittery with DXVA enabled.
Now, I have watched several DVDs and found that playback is fine. Also, I have had great success with the HD WM9 samples, they all play back very smooth and look great.
So after reading some posts here, it seems that this is a problem that has to do with the ATI and playback of these Fusion clips at 1080i.
Can anyone confirm that this is true or not? Has anyone had success with the Fusion card and a Radeon? Has anyone dumped the Fusion for a MyHD with better results? Has any dumped the Radeon for a GeForce with better results with the Fusion? Considering the demo software is version 2.00, has anyone noticed any significant improvement in more recent versions?
Anyone have any advice? Do I just break down and get a MyHD? Do I get a Fusion and try running my display at 720p or 540p to eliminate the jitter, jerkiness?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks