[mythtvnz] case for mini itx FE solution

[Steven Ellis]

On 19/11/2009, at 5:02 PM, Tortise wrote:

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Nick Rout" <nick.rout at gmail.com>
> To: "MythTV in NZ" <mythtvnz at lists.linuxnut.co.nz>
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [mythtvnz] case for mini itx FE solution
> 
> 
>> Fankly I would look at using something/anything that is lying around
>> the house for a case. Look at http://mini-itx.com for inspiration :)
>> 
>> With the external power supply your choices are pretty wide. Some of
>> the examples there may not be pretty, but they would be a talking
>> point :)
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
> 
> I've realised an old IBM mini tower PC case I have with a 500 series CPU (motherboard pretty much useless without an IBM BIOS 
> update - that I could never source) is in some respects an ideal fit as it will presumably accept a mini-itx motherboard, has an 85W 
> ATX PS built in, the CD could be replaced with a DVD if required, and there is some ventilation present by virtue of the internal 
> space and PS fan draw.  The PS fan noise in these is minimal as the majority of the noise comes from the HDD and/or CPU fan - that 
> may well be un-necessary with a dual Zotac CPU in this box.
> 
> Must be some desktop like systems that are similarly suitable.  I noted one possibility on trademe for $1.50!
> 
> Visual aesthetics?  Someone will probably comment!
> 
> For me part of the criteria to meet is that the front end be able to play 1080i files/ streams on VLC, (without the benefit of 
> vdpau) I presume the dual CPU unit is not up to that - but perhaps it is?
> 

What are you streaming at 1080i that can only be played with VLC?


Steven Ellis - Technical Director
OpenMedia Limited
email   - steven at openmedia.co.nz
website - http://www.openmedia.co.nz

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