[mythtvnz] hardware review

[Criggie]

Rama Madhusudhan wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I would like some input into my new FB/BE mythtv box that I planning 
> for.  So here it goes:
> 
> 1. Gigabyte GA-P31-DS3L Intel + Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.0GHz CPU (E2180)
> Chose this as it has optical out.  It has PCI-E x16 slot, 3xPCI-E x4 
> slot, 3xPCI, I only have 1 DVB-S card anyway.  I feel that I am buying 
> too much for what I need.  I have looked hard for a cheaper board with 
> less expansion slot.
> Can't find one with onboard s/pdif. 
> 2. Asus DRW-2014L1T Dual Layer SATA DVD Writer
> 3. 1024Mb Kingston ValueRAM KVR1066D2N7/1G DDR2-1066 Memory Module
> 4. Asus EN7200GS/HTD/256M 7200GS PCIE Video Card, 256Mb DDR2
> Need the above as it provides component video out.  My 32" HDTV CRT 
> takes component video.
> 5. 400w Silverstone ST400 ATX v2.2 Power Supply
> 6. 500Gb Seagate Barracuda 7200 ST3500320AS SATA2 Hard Drive
> The above is better than my current 40GB (I know! :) ) harddisk.
> 7. Silverstone LC17 HTPC Media Case, No PSU, Black - cheaper than the 
> rest with reasonable looks.

All looks great - you will require more hard drive space in the future 
so remember to have room in the case.

If its a machine for in the house, make sure its quiet.  Nothing more 
annoying than a steady drone of fans.


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