[mythtv-users] Hardware selection ... input appreciated

[Bob Copeland]

> I think I finally have a good idea on what to get for
> my first mythtv box (both front and back end) I'm looking
> for inputs on these components before I place my order
> 
> AMD ATHLON XP 2400 /266 cheap enough 
> Biostar Motherboard Model# M7NCD PRO Nvidia nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset
> ATX desktop case with 300 watt PSU.. little concerned about that...
> I own two TV/video cards LeadTeak WinFast TV 2000 XP (tuner)
> and also ATI Rage Pro theater?? 

I have the the same chip and chipset (I use Asus A7N8X).  It is
plenty fast (although I have a PVR 250 w/ GeForce 4MX).  Note that
the chip fan is rather loud; I don't notice it when I watch TV but
if nothing's on and you are particular about that kind of thing,
you may want to seek out quieter cooling (I already have a quiet
PSU).  300w PSU should be okay.

Here are pics of my machine FWIW:
http://apps.bobcopeland.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=htpc

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