Ok, I need to place an order like tonight or tomorrow for my upgrade parts for my mythtv box since my shows start next week and I have class every bloody night :-\ <br>ATM it's got an Athlon XP 2000+ 1.67 Ghz and 256 MB RAM and a 64 MB video card and a PVR 250-MCE.
<br>1. Is that processor going to be sufficient with more RAM?<br>2. How many MB should I get for that processor to kick ass at MythTV functions?<br>3. What video card should I upgrade to that isn't going to break the bank or blow up. I need decent quality so it'll last for a while. And please, Nvidia only.
<br>4. I don't have s-video input on my TV. I've got the yellow/red/white thing going on and coax. That's it. Should I just use my 21" CRT monitor to replace my 20" tv?<br>5. I need to get another PVR-XXX card that has a remote. What's the best option for this setup?
<br>6. What are some good yet inexpensive 3-speaker or 5.1 surround sound speakers that I can use? I've got an Audigy that still kicks ass after 3 years.<br>7. I've got a Thermaltake Volcano 7 CPU fan and it sounds like a jet engine it's so loud. Is there another fan that will provide sufficient cooling or a silent alternative that can cut down on the noise? The case has a side mounted fan to provide circulation. This will be going in my living room/kitchen so volume is an issue.
<br>8. Why am I doing this instead of a VCR? I'm sick of dealing with VHS tapes and I don't have a home phone for Tivo to work through. Besides, this is just more fun ;-)<br><br>Thanks for any suggestions!<br><br clear="all">
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