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

[James Oltman]

On 10/18/05, Mike Frisch <mfrisch at isurfer.ca> wrote:
>
> 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 :)


You and me both. Unfortunately, after the purchase of a new SUV a week
before the skyrocket in gas prices is kind of hindering any new projects.
Many people on the forum I listed above have made special boot splashes for
this machine. Seems to be pretty cool.
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