[mythtv-users] MythTV vs. Windows Media Center

[Reynolds, Brian]

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> On Behalf Of Eric Sharkey
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:15 PM
> To: Discussion about MythTV
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] MythTV vs. Windows Media Center
> 
> If I had to work within that budget, I'd go for more storage.  Cut the
> ram in half, go to a dual core processor, and go with 2TB drives
> instead of 1TB drives.
> 
> I also like to use small SSD's for the OS and database.
> 
> Eric

OK, I can work that up.  The thing that steered me toward the quad core
CPU's was the requirement I had in my mind to have expandability for up
to three internal PCIe tuner cards.  I couldn't find a mobo on NewEgg
that satisfied that requirement and used a cooler CPU.  I suppose I
could go with the external tuners... I just prefer internal components
for a cleaner looking setup. 

Kinda funny how three of the items on my list went out of stock right
after I made my wish list, before making it public.