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On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:05 -0400, "Quinten Steenhuis" <qsteenhuis@gmail.com> wrote:</div>
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I would consider it if I could meet my price point ($150) or close to it. I can get an RMA for the motherboard to make it a backend without worrying about the HDMI output or video card, so I guess that would just require a $150 frontend. Does this exist?</div>
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Oh sure, I picked up a used HP 7100 (you can do better) and a half height svideo/DVI GeForce 8400 for $100 shipped. Came with memory, HD, everything. Off lease, works fine and is now my front end (backend is my house server/main computer in the other room). A bit big (small form factor, sizewise about the same as an old vcr), but I have it hidden in the tv stand, so it doesn't bother me a bit. </div>
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I only have an SD TV right now (use the svideo which looks great), but the DVI will convert to an HDMI plug, with digital audio, I believe, since there is an audio input on the Geforce Card.</div>
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Loaded mythbuntu on it, no problems. Ready to upgrade when I need to. The wireless keyboard was another $30 (went with an old school IR airboard so I can use a learning remote in the future.)</div>
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There are always deals out there - but you can build from scratch if you would like as well.</div>
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--Kris B.</div>
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<a href="mailto:krisbee@krisbee.com">krisbee@krisbee.com</a></div>
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