[mythtv-users] VIA ITX and case recommendations for MythTV

[Tim Coughlin]

I'll second the suggestion for a pre-built ITX system from 
caseoutlet.com. I have a rack mounted one at work for a portable 
presentation system. However, if you are have time, energy and a little 
patience, you could go a completely different route for your case. A few 
years ago, when I first started working (read playing) with MythTV, I 
looked at the price of ITX cases and decided not to buy one. Instead, I 
picked up a dead satellite receiver box on ebay for $20 and mounted my 
M10000 in it. The nice part is that it then looks like it belongs with 
other A/V equipment. As for what board to get, M10000 and M13000 from 
VIA are both decent if older boards. I can't speak to any of the newer ones.
-Tim

Jon Bousselot wrote:
> For almost two years, I've been using a VIA M6000 that I got from
> www.caseoutlet.com
> I purchased the barebones system in the "checker cube" case.  It is a
> nice aluminum case with thumbscrews and an acrylic face.  The two 40mm
> fans on the case turned into noise makers after a month, so I
> disconnected them.  With just a PVR-250 and a 300G seagate drive, the
> power supply fan is plenty of cooling.
>
> Some day, I plan on moving the M6000 into another case, PXE booting so I
> can go diskless, and repackaging it either in a Travla or custom built
> so it can go discretely into the kitchen as a playback system only.  To
> replace the back end, a M10000 might be a good fit and within my budget.
>
> -Jon
>   
>> There seems to be quite a lot of ITX boards to choose from,
>> has anyone got any recommendations,
>> also suitable cases ?
>>
>> kk