[mythtv-users] recommendations?: energy efficient FE/BE system
Mike Perkins
mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk
Wed Feb 18 18:30:58 UTC 2015
On 18/02/15 17:35, James Miller wrote:
> Hello all. Since I have a tax refund coming soon and my Myth box (combination
> FE/BE, currently running Mythbuntu 12.04) is getting a bit long in the tooth,
> I'm seriously considering an upgrade. I'd like to ask here for recommendations
> for a replacement system, whether that be in the form of a pre-built box, or
> individual hardware components. I live in the US, btw, and do have experience
> putting together computers from parts. I do plan on installing the OS
> myself--likely a newer version of Mythbuntu.
>
> The main needs I will have are for a DVI video output (I use for display an
> older 39 inch monitor that does 720p and has only DVI port), capacity for at
> least 2 hard drives--preferably internal, and low power consumption. I'm kind of
> indifferent to HD TV, so high-end display capabilities are a low priority for
> me. As far as capture devices go, I'm leaning toward an HDHomerun of one or
> another stripe. I currently have 3 inputs: one for OTA and two devoted to cable.
> I'd like to keep that arrangement. I should be able to budget around 500 for
> this upgrade and I already have a new 1TB SATA drive to incorporate. I also plan
> to keep this as a combination FE/BE box.
>
> I've done a little preliminary research and found, for example, this pre-built
> box: http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/hardware-line/commercial/mc600b-10/.
> Anyone have any opinions on that low-power unit as a Myth FE/BE box?
>
> I realize I could economize by buying parts separately and putting them together
> myself and am prepared to do that. The problem is that I don't have much
> experience with or knowledge about energy-efficient components and will need to
> start more or less from scratch in determining what energy-efficient components
> will go together and will be compatible with Myth. So if anyone has
> recommendations for components, or can point me to some site(s) where such can
> be identified and/or bought, I would be happy to know about them.
>
> In any case, recommendations and advice on these subjects will be much appreciated.
>
Quick clarification needed: DVI-A or DVI-D? NOT the same. Some video cards can
supply both but most monitors would only take one or the other.
--
Mike Perkins
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