[mythtvnz] Quiet HTPC case/cpu/motherboard recommendations

Steven Ellis mythtvnz@lists.linuxnut.co.nz
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 16:37:57 +1200 (NZST)


>>Currently I am running MythTV on a AMD XP Shuttle with a PVR350.
>>It runs great but its a little noisy and doesn't
>>'sit' well in a lounge environment.
>>
>>I am looking at upgrading the
>>case/cpu/motherboardto something that is more
>>home theatre/low-noise friendly.
>>
>>Does anyone have any recommendations for a nice,
>>quiet HTPC case/motherboard/CPU combination?
>>I am not interested in fancy knobs or displays
>>on the the front of the system, preferably is
>>would be a nice, clean silver/black box.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>David
>>
>
> I'll put a vote in for an Antec NSK2400 (=89 NZ$310
> )
> http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=3D92400
> The case is pretty quiet, and comes with a power
> supply.  Only fits mATX boards so that'll limit
> your number of drives and capture cards.

Interesting case. Who in NZ carries it?

Steve