[mythtvnz] Quiet HTPC case/cpu/motherboard recommendations
Wade Maxfield
mythtvnz@lists.linuxnut.co.nz
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 17:38:10 +1200
> >>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
>
I got mine from GeeksDirect the NZ distributor.=20
Looking at your situation you should be able to=20
get an account with them. If you'd like to have=20
a look at one (seeing as your in Auckland - I'm=20
in Ellerslie), you can contact me off list.
- Wade