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Jarod C. Wilson wrote:<br>
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cite="mid5052E508-637B-11D8-8EBA-00039354AB90@wilsonet.com"><br>
<blockquote type="cite"> I'm new to HTPC and been reading up alot
about this. I've planned to build my own MythTV. However, I've been
looking for the Chaintech 7NiF2 in Singapore for weeks calling up
shops. But all said that they've ran out of stock for this mobo. When
I checked with the local distributor for Chaintech, I'm told that they
are not bringing this mobo into Singapore. I've considered getting it
on-line. But the thought of after sales support or the extra shipping
cost involved turned me off.
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Good board. Too bad.
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Know about this board through your HOWTO.
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cite="mid5052E508-637B-11D8-8EBA-00039354AB90@wilsonet.com"> The new
Chaintech 7NJS does not have any onboard VGA but it has loads of other
features including onboard Dolby Digital encoder, memory card reader in
the form of a CBOX3, etc. The MSI K7N2G-ILSR has an included GeForce4
MX GPU, as well as other neat stuffs like Dolby Digital encoder, etc
but without the memory card reader.
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In comparision, the 7NJS does not have onboard video but cost US$18
more. I'll have to fork out additional for a GeForce4 MX440 video card
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I'll like to know if the Chaintech 7NJS would be suitable for a MythTV
box or has anyone tried the MSI K7N2G-ILSR.
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Either one should work. Personally, I'd go with the MSI though. I'm
rather partial to nForce2 systems with the onboard GF4MX for MythTV.
Cheaper, and everything you need in one package (while that Chaintech
does come with a card reader, who knows if it actually works under
Linux -- google it before/if you buy!).
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Thanks for the advise. I think I'll just skip the idea of the card
reader for now and go for the <a
href="http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=6&id=619">MSI
K7N2G-ILSR</a> mobo.<br>
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I'm starting to build up on the hardware now. Hope to be able to
complete the project by end of March. Then, I think I'll share my
experience here. :)<br>
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