[mythtv-users] New HDD for Mythtv 5400 or 7200 rpm

[Sasha Z]

Splitting up backend and frontend is awesome, especially when you
netboot the frontend off the backend. That way all the heat and noise
is on the other end of the network from the TV and the user. I'd go
7200 so that you can use more tuners in the future.

On 11/26/05, Marko Nurmenniemi <marko.nurmenniemi at kolumbus.fi> wrote:
> Johnathon Meichtry wrote:
>
> > If it's for a frontend get a 4400rpm >60gb laptop HDD with a 2.5"-3.5"
> > IDE adapter.  It'll be nice and quiet.  Don't use anything less than a
> > recent 60gb HDD or the noises made by the heads when in use will drive
> > you nuts.
> >
> > Johnathon
>
> It is possible to reduce seek noise with hdparm. I have done it with my
> apache server which is running less than a meter from my right ear.
> Quiet as a mouse now.
> I have not noticed performance effect in my use but there might be some
> in heavy duty usage.
>
> -M
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