[mythtv-users] Weird build requirements
Ben Lancaster
lists at benlancaster.co.uk
Wed Apr 4 19:31:16 UTC 2007
On 4 Apr 2007, at 19:33, Shane Hickey wrote:
> His TV is a monstrosity so video-out quality is going to be
> important to him. I think he'd prefer composite out from the video
> card and DVI-out might work, but I think his satellite system is
> using his TVs only DVI input today, so he'd need a DVI switchbox or
> something.
If he's mad on picture, VGA's out of the question. You can get a part-
way decent picture from s-video provided he's willing to spend big
bucks on the right cable, and he's running a CRT TV. Absolutely no
good for anything HD.
> He's really looking for something that's as thin as possible (case-
> wise). But, quiet is the biggest priority.
Quiet? Perhaps a fanless zalman reservator - uses passive cooling but
requires you to run a standalone heat exchange.
> Anyone have any suggestions on hardware? I started to think maybe
> a mini-ITX mobo with a P4 or something, but I was concerned that
> it'd be tougher to cool. So, I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas.
Actually, I've found that Intel's run significantly cooler than the
AMDs (my 3200+ ran at around 40°C, my 2.8 P4 is running at 27°C as I
watch TV now). I've also found that the P4's are more stable -
haven't had a single random hang compared to at least one a month
with my AMD.
Good luck convincing him!
Ben
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