[mythtv-users] Hard disk speed needs for MythTV system

[Itai Tavor]

Hi,

I got a MythTV system based on an EPIA M10000 (Nehemia) and a PVR-250, 
and I'm planning to add a 2nd tuner card - either another PVR-250 or a 
bt878 card.

Currently the system uses a WD800JB hard disk (Western Digital 80Gb, 
7200RPM, 8 Mb buffer). To lower heat/power consumption/noise/cost, I 
want to replace it with a 5400 RPM Seagate, but I'm worried that the 
slower drive might bog down the system. I'd like to be able to 
simultaneously record 2 channels and watch TV or movies.

Any advice?

TIA, Itai