[mythtv-users] OT: nForce2 -- the real scoop

[Joseph A. Caputo]

On Tuesday 23 December 2003 16:03, Renchi Raju wrote:
> > Okay, so it seems that half the folks on this list have had no
> > problems with nForce2, and half have had a bear of a time getting
> > things up & running.  I'm in the market for a new mobo, and I'd
> > really like integrated GF4MX, so what's the bottom line?  Should I
> > or shouldn't I?
>
> I have built two systems with nforce2 mbs and I have had generally
> good experiences with both. The key for atleast the short-term is to
> stick to the latest 2.4.x kernels. on-board sound is not that great,
> my one motherboard audio has background static at high volumes. Also 
> nvidia soundstorm is not supported in linux. but if you are going for
> the onboard sound go the alsa way.
>
> About integrated GF4MX, they do not
> come with integrated tv-out if i'm not mistaken. But if you plan to
> use a pvr350, then it should not be a problem.

I'm pretty sure I saw some on NewEgg with integrated GF4MX & an S-Video 
out on the back.

-JAC