[mythtv-users] ITX vs ATX for dual-DVB system

[Nick]

On 10/10/05, Stutty <stutty at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 10/10/05, Jules Bean <jules at jellybean.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > In principle, given enough memory the livetv could be without hard disk,
> > couldn't it? Just put the ringbuffer on a tmpfs filesystem? (How big is
> > the ringbuffer) And then sort out the ACPI stuff so it can turn off the
> > disks. Which hard disk was it, anyway? I'm looking at a 300G SATA maxtor
> > which is 26dB - as far as i can tell, 26dB should be just about
> > inaudible once put into a good quality case.
>
> The 26dB figure is misleading, visit
> http://www.silentpcreview.com/article29-page1.html for more info.
>
> I've got a SAMSUNG 160GB spinpoint (PATA), which is actually very very
> quiet, but because I have no fans in the case, it can't be
> acoustically insulated, in fact it is better if it is fitted to the
> sides of the case (which act as a heat sink). This unfortunately means
> the drive vibrations get amplified by the case and then by the wooden
> TV unit it sits on!

I'd recommend sitting the case on silicone/rubber 'feet' to cushion
the vibrations. I know that the Antec Sonata cases actually mount
driver internally on small rubber mounts which seems to make a
difference too.

Nick