[mythtv-users] Re: Re: New Digimatrix questions

[Mike Frisch]

On Tue, October 18, 2005 3:49 pm, James Oltman said:
> I have been researching the Digimatrix for quite some time. It can ONLY
> ONLY
> ONLY use the Northwood core P4 procs. The max speed as I recall was only
> 2.8GHz (something like that). They stopped making these procs so finding

My local store still has them in-stock, so that shouldn't be a problem.

I am wondering if ASUS is planning a refresh of the board in the
Digimatrix anytime soon.  I'd hate to pay the VERY premium price and have
something newer released soon after.

> little silly personally. It is IDEAL for a frontend only machine. You have

Yes, it seems like one of the best options going.  I want my MythTV
front-end to be as little like a PC as possible.

> 10/100 and 1GBs Ethernet onboard. I would take out the WIFI card and the
> "tuner" card. From what I hear, it's a piece and super difficult to setup.

Yeah, I don't need either the WiFi or the tuner either so any less
complexity is a good idea.

> It's got SPDIF optical out (all-be-it on the front).

Shame about the placement, but good otherwise.

> It can handle 1080i but NOT 1080p.

Not a terribly bad compromise but 1080p would be futureproof.

> I would try and network boot it off of my backend. That way it can run
> with out a HDD and be even quieter.

Yes, that is my intention as well.

> All in all, an EXCELLENT project. Just my 2 cents.

Seems like it.  If it were just a little cheaper, I'd have one by now :)