[mythtv-users] New server + gigabit lan recommendations needed

[Tom Lichti]

On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM, Bobby Gill <bobbygill at rogers.com> wrote:
> I have been using an old box with a P4 3.4ghz/1.2gb ram/2 sata slots and
> just 500gb+320gb (I'm a canuck and still rockin' the pvr-150's hehe) as my
> mythBE, but now I'd like to get a new server going in preparation for
> getting HD later this year.
>
> 1. I'm curious what's the better path: Build a server from scratch and
> grabbing the mobo/ram/drives/cpu/etc. separately, or getting a premade one
> like these:
> http://www.newegg.ca/Store/Category.aspx?Category=271&name=Servers
>
> 2. Whichever choice is best for #1, I'd really appreciate some
> recommendations on parts, specifically motherboard.
>
> 3. I have a WRT54GS and need to get gigabit LAN going. I only have my mythBE
> and desktop which acts as my FE wired to the router, other computer and
> laptop in the house are wireless so I don't need anything with more than 4
> ports, I'd appreciate any recommendations on a gigabit router from y'all.
>
> Thanks for any help, I'm just quite out of the loop with hardware as I
> haven't needed to upgrade anything in ages :)

I don't see why you need to upgrade at all? That backend should be
fine. How are you going to capture HD? I have a similar setup, my
backend is a Pentium D 2.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 3 SATA, with two PVR-150's
internal and 2 HD HomeRuns on the network, and I don't have any
issues. The network I agree is worth upgrading, email me directly, I
may have some hardware for you, being a fellow Canuck and all... :)

Tom