[mythtv-users] updated parts / software list for HD Myth

[Brad Cerenzia]

Hi,

I just joined this group and I apologize early if this gets asked by
everyone who's new or if it's forbidden (please be kind, oh wise ones!), but
I'm looking for a complete set of hardware / software components that are
required and suggested for building out an HD MythTV box (if I can record
one channel and watch a different channel at the same time, that's a plus).


After spending 2 weeks reading and analyzing hardware/software suggestions,
I'm at the point where I need final expert opinions.  I have seen some
outdated lists, a lot that isn't related to HD requirements, and a lot of
back-and-forth bickering about 'that drive is crap' or 'that video card
sucks', so I'm turning to the experts to settle the score.

For your consideration, I have a Comcast HD digital cable box, DVID and
optical out and an HDTV w/ DVID in.  It would be helpful to get a list of
hardware components required, and a list of the other hardware / software
components you've found helpful and would suggest.  If you point me to a
current list for HDTV/MythTv, that would be great, otherwise just respond
and I'll compile the list and post it.  (And yeah, I know that I could cull
the hardware list from the 200k postings on 100 different boards, but you
all are the pros and I wanted to cut through the bickering and get
building!).

Thanks in advance!
Brad

PS - I've hacked my series1 TiVo to pieces and modded my xbox, so I'm pretty
familiar with hardware/software/linux, but please feel free to treat me like
a dummy and make any suggestions you have. :-)