[mythtv-users] Weird build requirements

Steven Adeff adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com
Wed Apr 4 21:11:59 UTC 2007


On 4/4/07, Ben Lancaster <lists at benlancaster.co.uk> wrote:
>
> 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.

considering he's not looking to do HDTV he may as well get an xbox,
hack it, and install XBMC. It will do everything he wants in what I'd
consider a much nicer interface overall (especially for random videos
and music playback).

-- 
Steve
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