[mythtv-users] Backend/Frontend hardware (new system)

[Tyler T]

Do you still intend to record TV for later viewing? I don't see a
tuner in your hardware list.

FYI a DVR doesn't require expensive hardware if you're willing to give
up commflagging* and transcoding**. Pretty much any PC new enough to
have SATA will work as a backend-only, so you could get some random
used desktop PC for cheap off Craigslist and run it headless in a
closet. Then you can use whatever you like for a separate frontend
such as a WD Live or similar media player***.

* I prefer manual 30-second skip anyway
** Just get a bigger hard drive, not worth the trouble IMHO
*** Note that using something other than an actual Myth FE will
require you to schedule recordings via MythWeb, but most probably
won't find this a dealbreaker