[mythtv-users] Myth on a budget..

[Jason White]

I've actually got a similar system and goal.  I set a $200 limit for
myself and am currently within budget.  I had an old PII-266 in a 440BX
chipset'd motherboard.  The 266 was a little slow and I got a good deal
on a PIII 700 so that's what I'm running now.  I've only got a 20GB HD
but plan to add a larger capacity drive once I have everything else
working.  I've got a G400 that I had laying around and it seems ok but I
can't necessarily recommend it simply because I don't have the TV out
working yet.  Lots of others have had good luck with that board, though,
and you can pick them up pretty cheap on eBay these days.
 
I went for the PVR-250 over the 350 for no other reason than there just
seemed to be more people using that board and the price was good.  You
can pick them up on amazon.com new for $135 with free shipping (they
claim it's 5-9 day shipping but don't believe them.I received mine in 2
days!).
 
I'm still building my system so I can't say for sure whether it's a
great combination but I can tell you that you're at least not alone!
 
Once you get hardware, I HIGHLY recommend going through the setup at
http://pvrhw.goldfish.org/tiki-page.php?pageName=rh9pvr250  If you're
not a complete linux pro you can still make it through that setup
without too many scratches and bruises.  It's a great starting point if
nothing else.  (Thanks, Jarod!!)
 
Jason
 
-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Dave Urwin
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 10:54 AM
To: 'mythtv-users at mythtv.org'
Subject: [mythtv-users] Myth on a budget..
 
Hi, I'm kinda new to this.. be my first real time messing with linux for
anything useful (other than installing, playing with stuff and then
trying another distro).
 
I'm gonna try to setup a box with some hardware i have kicking around..
 
The base unit will be a PIII 500, 40GB HD..
 
I don't have video cards yet..  which will provide the less hassle..
 
G450? or nvidia MX400?
 
Also.. i'm looking at getting a PVR-350 (most expensive bit i'll have).
 
I've been following the list for a while.. is there a combo that *just
works*.. i've already learned to stay away from SIS stuff! :)
 
I'm looking to make this as painless as possible.
 
Thanks,
 
 Dave
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