[mythtv-users] MythTV Hardware Recommendations - Stability is the Key

[Josh Burks]

On 6/28/06, Craig Meyer <craig at fdllug.org> wrote:
> The system must be MicroATX because my case is an aluminum desktop style
> MicroATX that only supports and SFX power supply. I have a 250watt SFX
> supply for it. Initially it will be working with my a single PCI
> Hauppage PVR-250 but I want to reserve the ability to run one or two
> HDTV cards in this system further down the road. However, I will be
> running a distributed myth network with more than one PC. If necessary
> my file server will be able to hold one or more tuner cards.
>
> In short I am looking for recommendations on a board and processor that
> matches this:
> MicroATX
> SFX 250 Watt P/S
> Has ATA and SATA interfaces
> IS VERY VERY STABLE (probably a via or sis chipset?)
>

I've had the best stability with Intel based MSI mobos for my myth boxen.

I pretty much have the same type of box you are building, and it's
very stable. I get 3-4 months of uptime, and would probably get more
if not for power outages and ID10T errors on my part.

Josh