[mythtv-users] First build - Looking for CPU recommendations

[Gary Dezern]

Chris wrote:
> If I continue to lean in the direction I'm heading of a AMD 939 m/b, I'm 
> going to have major issues finding one with an AGP slot....if they even 
> exist.  For the savings I'd see going with a 5200, I'd love to do it 
> though.  If I do have to get something with PCIe, how low end do they go?
>   
Asus A8V Deluxe. 

AGP 8X, 5 PCI slots, socket 939 - works with an X2 with an updated 
BIOS.  Uses the Via K8T800 Pro chipset.  Onboard is 2xPATA channels (for 
4 devices), 2xSATA from the via chipset, and 1xPATA + 2xSATA from a 
Promise chip. Has firewire (2), USB 2.0 (8), realtek audio chip 
(including S/PDIF both optical and coax out.)

 From my memory of this thread, the only thing missing is a second 
ethernet controller (only has 1 on board). 

Everything on the motherboard is supported under linux (I'm using an 
older revision of the same board right now under linux.)

Oh, the via southbridge uses a passive heatsink - no excess fans on the 
board.  CPU fan and a chassis fan are pwm controllable (lm_sensors) for 
keeping things quiet.

It's not the best board out there by far, but it's a decent choice for 
AGP with socket 939.

Take care
Gary