[mythtv-users] My proposed MythTV Configuration

[John Drescher]

On 9/13/07, Ben Kevan <ben.kevan at gmail.com> wrote:
> Saw someone else posted one up, and like that person I am going to start a new
> MythTV PVR to record good old Little Einsteins for my 8 month old.
>
> Here is my current proposed setup:
>
> ASUS P1-AH2 Barebone system  / NVIDIA 6150 & nForce 430 Onboard Chipset w/
> Composite / S-Video out etc.
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16856110057
> $185 shipped
>
> AMD AM2 Socket 3800+
> $75
>
> Hauppauge PVR 150
> $75
> This may be a tight fit in the case I am looking at, but read some reviews
> they said it gets in there, just takes some creativity .. May have to change
> case later if I decide to go with 2 150's if I want to watch and record..
>
> 1GB Ram
> Probably jack from work
>
> DVD
> Either Jack from work or buy from ebay
>
> SD 6 Months for $15 :o)
>
> OS openSUSE 10.3 (yeah.. I know not released yet, but it's release date is
> 10-4-07 and should have everything about then and finally get time..
>
> If not openSUSE then most likely Mythbuntu (stupid name)
>
> I hope I am not forgetting anything.. If so.. I'll figure it out later..
>
> Note: When I say jack from work, they are used surplus systems :o)
>
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Get the brisbane cpu 4000 instead. it runs cooler and uses less power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103774

-- 
John M. Drescher