[mythtv-users] Yet another hardware list

[mythtv user]

> Antec Overture case

I bought the Overture case a few monthes ago. My setup is an AMD 2500, Asus
A7N8x motherboard, 512MB, Chaintech 64MB AGP GeForce 4 MX 440 w/S-Video out,
Hauppauge WinTV PVR-250 (w/the grey remote). 

It does seem to run a little hot. The PSU and case fan are noisier then I
expected (although this was my first attempt at creating a quiet PC). A
Zalman CNPS 7000a-alcu CPU fan would not fit in the case because the CPU
socket was too close to the hard drive mounting location. I ended up with a
ThermalRight SLK-800A and panaflo fan. 

If I was going to build another system, I would get a micro-atx motherboard
and the CoolMaster ATC 620 case with a quieter PSU.

> (1) Anybody have any experience with the above mobo?  Comments?  I've
> already
> listened to all of the warnings about nForce2, and I'm taking the plunge.
> I'm going to try FC1 to try and minimize nForce2 APIC problems.
> 

I installed MythTV with RH9 via Jarod's guide and had problems with system
stability until I disabled APIC support in the Bois.  With APIC disabled in
the bios, the system has been very stable.  

> 
> (4) I'd really like a slot-loading combo (DVD/CD-RW) drive, but can't seem
> to
> find any at a reasonable price.  (A DVD+/-RW isn't currently in the
> budget.
> Also, any suggestions on what CD (combo) drivers are quietest?
> 
> TIA,
> 
> JAC