[mythtv-users] Comments sought on combined FE/BE box spec

[trebor_s at web.de]

On Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:47:23 -0000, Michael PARKER <michael.parker at st.com>
wrote:
> Hi, 
> 
> I'm a newbie to Myth and, having developed an idea of the functionality
> available using an old 500MHz P3, I'm trying to spec out a combined
FE/BE
> HTPC. 
> 
> I'm aiming for something quiet and relatively low power, but with enough
> horsepower for HD decode/BluRay playback. As far as is possible, I'm
> looking for something that won't require significant upgrades for a good
> few years.
> 
> Having trawled around the net for similar spec HTPCs, I've settled on
the
> following spec. 
> 
> The uATX form factor dictates a max of 2 PCI slots - needed for a
wireless
> card and the HVR-4000 tuner card.
> 
> MB: 		ASUS M3N78-EM
> CPU:		AMD Athlon II X4 605e Energy Efficient Quad Core, S AM3, 2.3GHz,
2MB
> Cache, 45W
> RAM:		Crucial DDR2-1066/PC2-8500 2x2GB
> PCI1:		D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G520
> PCI2:		Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-4000
> HDD:		2TB Samsung HD203WI Spinpoint F3EG, EcoGreen, SATA 3Gb/s, 32MB
> Cache, 8.9 ms, NCQ
> CASE:		Antec Fusion Remote Black
> PSU:		385W Enermax PRO82+ EPR385AWT
> FAN:		Scythe Shuriken Rev.B Quiet Low Profile 
> OPTICAL:	Samsung SH-B083L/BSBP Blu-Ray Combo Player 8x BD-ROM, 16x
> DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM Read, LightScribe, OEM
> 
> ---
> 
> Before committing to purchase any of the above, I'd *really* appreciate
> some informed feedback. 
> 
> Many thanks in advance,
> 
> Mike 
> 
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Hi Mike,

In my opinion: If you want to run your computer in your living room, it
will be too much.
 
I own a ZOTAC IONITX motherboard (with an included external 90W power
supply), 2GB, two 2,5 inch 320GB harddisks and a Terratec Cinergy DT USB XS
Diversity (dual tuner). Also a slimline DVD-RW. The powersupply is 90W and
the entire system consumes only around 30W. It has also 10 USB ports,
enough for external tuner cards and laptop hdds. Besides using it as a mail
and file server 24/7 it encodes also runs the mythbackend and frontend. I
watch HD-TV and HD-videos. The system runs perfect. CPU usage is arond
10-30%. Watching HD content is only 15% CPU usage. I have only 1 8cm fan
running at 800rpms, so its almost quiet.

I think you could reconsider. IMHO your system will be too loud, too big
and consumes way too much energy.
But if you really need the PCI slots then discard my information.

Best regards

Robert S