[mythtv-users] RE: mythfrontend setup for around $300 ??

[Matt]

James:

The only thing Im weary about the Chaintech motherboard is its
compatibility with Linux and if there are issues with its built on Video.

Ive always had good luck with ASUS mobos.  But otherwise, your setup
sounds llike a great deal.

FYI: To save even MORE $$$ on the HD, use a 30 off 150 coupon for Staples.
 That will drop the price of the 120 Gig to $50.  Now thats a steal!

BTW, I did some more digging re: Pundit.  You may not be able to fit the
PVR-250 in the Pundit (or it looks as if it will be real close).  The PCI
slots are horizontal and may not fit a full size TV card.


-- 


James Campbell said:
> I've been eye-balling a AMD system for such a task.
>
>
> Go to newegg.com for the best prices outside of rebates.
>
>
> Motherboard: Chaintech 7NIF2-Summit NForce2/IGP microATX w/TV-out(GF4)=
> $93
> CPU: Athlon XP 2000+ Retail = $67.50
> Case: Aopen microATX Destktop Black w/200W PS, Model# H400A = $52
>
> Get Memory on a Rebate deal let's say $30 for 512MB of PC2700
>
> For a front end, you don't need a HD, you can boot from a CD-ROM.
> But sense we haven't added either, let's buy a nice new HD for the
> backend, like a 120GB and throw a small old HD in the frontend just for
> the OS, don't need anything bigger than 4GB's for the front end.
>
> Buy a WD or a Maxtor 120GB w/ 8MB cache for $80 after rebates from any
> of the major stores right now. Check with Bestbuy, Compusa, Staples,
> Office Depot, Fry's ... Etc. for the deals with rebates.
>
> So our grand total is... $322.50 and you got a hot new HD for your
> backend.
>
> If you wanna make this your frontend and backend, there's nothing
> stoping you.
>
> Just slap the big HD in this guy, and add the TV cards that you prolly
> already have.  Athlon processors are so cheap, you can bump up to the
> 2500+ Barton while still staying around $100 for the processor.  That
> should give you plenty of power to do whatever you want.  The nice thing
> about this setup is that you aren't limited to the 1 IDE connection that
> the Pundit is limited to.  If you added a DVD-ROM to the pundit, all of
> a sudden, your HD can only be accessed at ATA-33 speeds.  This setup
> gives you an NForce2 Mobo that you can soup up to your needs and your
> not stuck with the case that it comes with, the world is your oyster!
> Haha.  Good luck.
>
> Peace,
> James
>
>
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