[mythtv-users] VIA EPIA Motherboards

[Adam Wood]

> >From several postings on this list I have become interested in
> building a system based on the VIA EPIA motherboards.  At 
> essencompu.com there are listings for both the VIA EPIA 
> M10000 and the VIA EPIA M-10000 Nehemiah ($151) and the VIA 
> EPIA M-10000 LVDS01 Nehemiah ($209).  What's the difference 
> between these?  I couldn't spot anything in looking at the specs.

The Nehemiah is definitely the way to go, not only is it faster but
supports a better emulation of the celeron instruction set meaning the
compilers can get that bit extra performance out of it. I would guess
the LVDS01 allows you to connect one of those displays.

> Can anyone offer recommendations of places to buy VIA EPIA 
> motherboards?

Not unless you live in Europe. I sell EPIA boards and I've been able to
arrange discounts for people who want complete kits, but I doubt that
helps you in the US.

> 
> For a case I have been considering the VIA Sereniti 2000.  Comments?
> 

I think this case is quite large, at least for my liking and I'm not
sure if the power supply is silent. Besides that it looks better than
most. The Morex Cupid 2699 and the Casetronic C173 are both really nice
cases but they only take slimline CD drives. The rest of the Casetronic
range http://www.casetronic.com are pretty good too, but they're like
gold dust here in the UK. Everyone seems to have them on back order.

Adam