[mythtv-users] Re:PVR-250/350 and MiniITX?

[Jamison Wilde]

I have 2 mini-itx systems, ME6000 and
M10000(Nehemiah). I got the ME6000 first, while
waiting for the Nehemiah.  With the Matrox g200 PCI
card->MJPEG ($90 from compuvest), I got good results
on the ME6000(no fan).  Playback maxed the system,
uncompressed audio, but hey it did work, video was
okay a few dropped frames, etc.  Recording was easy,
25% of CPU. LiveTV worked at decimation 2, 50%.  (I've
now converted this box to an mp3 server now that I
have the M10000)

With the M10000, everything works great.  I don't know
how much more processor is required for the PVR250,
but for the g200 MJPeg, LiveTV works great.

I have no issues with power running a Samsung 3.5"
120GB drive + ME6000 + matrox, or the M10000 + a
seagate Barracuda VI and matrox + slimline DVD.  ( I
actually recommend the Samsung(5400) over the
Seagate(7200) for noise, plus it's cheaper(est).

Noise is an issue with the M10000 tho, and I am
looking at putting in a Zalman flower heat sink or the
like (cutting out part of the case so there's room and
air) to get rid of the noiser CPU fan (for the
bedroom).  Acoustic Absoption pads also help.

My $.02


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