[mythtv-users] HTPC cases

[Nick]

On 10/03/06, Steven Adeff <adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 3/10/06, N Dugas <normdugas at yahoo.ca> wrote:
> > Anyone here using Silverstone cases?  In particular, I'm looking at the
> > LC14M or LC16M.  I'm just curious to see how the remotes work and if the
> > VFD was a pain to get working.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Norm
>
> I've got hte LC16, VFD and remote work like a charm.

On the subject of the LC16, are there any issues the users have faced
(incompatible hardware  / internal design or build issues / heat
buildup?) Any solutions?

A friend who is keen on my Myth boxes and who now wants one (but has
no Linux/HTPC  experience) is after a LC16 for his media machine after
I pointed him in the direction of the Silverstone website. He would
like SPDIF in/out for audio to hook up to an external receiver, and
DVI and component options for his LCD screen. We're thinking about
perhaps using a Pentium-M CPU/mobo for added quietness without
compromising power (peace and quiet has the edge over noisier cheaper
components), and 5400rpm drives to keep heat down. 2 DVB-T cards with
an option for a PVR-xx0 in the future.

Are any users using a Pentium-M/Silverstone LC16 combo?

(I'm still using my Pundit-R system which was a great value proof of
concept back in Autumn 04 and I ideally would like to move to a LC16
box in the future when funds allow.)

Cheers,
Nick