[mythtv-users] Building a system from scratch

[Buchanan, Paul]

On Monday, November 17, 2003 4:36 PM, mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
wrote: 
> Thanks for all of the information about the AverTV studio card.
> 
> I think I am just going to start from scratch and build a new system.
> 
> So what would you recommend?
> 
> Distro?

RH9, a good choice for those new to Linux, and you can use Jarod's excellent
guide at http://pvrhw.goldfish.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=rh9pvr250 
> Processor?

2.0 Ghz Celeron.  This is probably overkill if you use a hardware encoder,
but they are so cheep....
> Tuner Card?

PVR-250/350/Freestyle.  I also think that hardware encoding is the way to
go.
> Video Card?
> Motherboard?

Asus Pundit barebones system.  I use this as my frontend/backend combo, and
am very happy with it.  Quite quiet, compact, and feature rich.  The onboard
TV out is on par with the NVidia solutions.
> How much Memory?

512 DDR
> What about harddrive space?

I have a 200GB drive, and find myself running thin on space.  However, I
just recently switched my encoding settings to decrease my file size.  This
should increase my capacity from around 45 hours to about 80
> Remote?

I built a homebrew serial IR receiver, and use my Sony TV's remote.  At some
point I will pick up a JP1 remote to control my whole system.  
http://www.hifi-remote.com/ofa/
> 
> I want something I can build on and maybe use as both a front end and
> a back end for a system in my dedroom.  I am looking the cleanest,
> easiest setup. 
> 
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