[mythtv-users] The best, coolest cases ... please weigh in ...

[Allen Edwards]

On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Peter Pavlovich <pavlovich at gmail.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I'm looking at starting to build my own MythTV box. I'd like to ask for
> suggestions / sources / experiences of and from others on this list
> regarding the best, coolest and most functional/flexible cases to use for
> this project. I would like a case which looks like a high-end audio/visual
> component if possible.
>
> Also, what is the best set of hardware components that people have had good
> success with (mainboard, CPU, video display card).
>
> Thanks to everyone in advance for your input and advice!
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter
>
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I am sure there are as many opinions as users but I will add my 2
cents on just a couple of areas.
1) Get a 1T hard drive.
2) I use a AMD-5400+ and it is enough power.  To do it over again, I
would use an Intel as I had several issues that came from inferior AMD
chip support, according to ASUS.
3) Use an ASUS MB.  Lots of great systems with other boards, but ASUS
is the leader and supplies MBs to most of the big computer mfgs.
4) Use Nvidia fanless board.  6200 works fine.Onboard Nvidia chip sets
may be OK as well but don't rule out a video card
5) Get a HDHR.  It will give you an IR Rx as well for your remote.
You can then use any old remote you have as a model and program it.
Then use a learning remote for your system, like the MX-500.
6) Get one of the fancy cases being discussed right now in another thread.

Lots of ways to do this and I will not defend my comments.  Other
people have equally valid thoughts that are probably even better than
mine. Just wanted to share my thoughts.

Allen