[mythtv-users] New system build. Looking for opinions.

[Hansa]

Nice case! Can you tell me how much the components cost? 
Keep me updated especialy if you manage to get it running under 28db.

> I'm going to build my first MythTV box (both backend and frontend 
> for the living room). I'm trying to balance performance (I'll 
> probably be doing quite a bit of transcoding) and affordability 
> with this. I'm also looking to have a relatively quite box (I'm 
> hoping for < 28 db). I know that the processor is probably 
> overkill (but it was only $25 more expensive than a slower 
> Sempron proc and I now have the option of underclocking it for 
> lower temps). I'll be using it for basic TiVo like functionality 
> as well as ripping movies/music, playing emulated games, and 
> basic video editing (segmentation into clips) footage from my DV 
> camcorder. I do have a question about the TV tuner options below 
> (How is the tuning occuring on the 500 with only a single 
> external input? Is the card itself doing the tuning or is it 
> relying on the STB? I'm curious how that is handled and it will 
> determine which option I go with). 
> 
> Thanks,
> Troy
> 
> Case: Silverstone LC16M
> PS: Seasonic 330W
> CPU: Athlon 64 3000+ Venice
> Mobo: Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 nForce4
> HSF: Thermaltake CL-P0220
> RAM: 1 GB Patriot (2x512) DDR 400
> HD: 120 GB WD 
> Gfx: Gigabyte GV-NX73G128D-RH Geforce 7300GS fanless PCIe
> DVD: BenQ DW1650 16x DVD burner
> 
> Option 1:
> TV Tuner 1: Hauppauge PVR-150
> TV Tuner 2: Hauppauge PVR-150 MCE
> 
> Option 2:
> TV Tuner: Hauppauge PVR-500 MCE