[mythtv-users] Recommendations for Backend Hardware

[Steven Adeff]

On 2/3/07, Matt <skd5aner at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Everyone!
>
> Wanted to see if I could get your feedback and recommendations for
> some new hardware plans for my myth system.
>
> Since 2004 I've had a single Backend/Frontend.  I want to migrate that
> machine to a front-end only machine and purchase new hardware for a
> master backend.
>
> Here are my thoughts on what I'm looking for in a backend:
> - Will not be used for anything except running the backend.
> - Will not need any frontend capabilities (i.e. no need for HDTV
> capability, etc).
> - Must be able to hold multiple disks
> - Must not be extremely loud, but no "silent" requirements necessary
> - Prefer to spend $350-500
> - I will migrate my existing tuner cards - 2 PVR-250 and 1 PVR-500.
> In addition, I have 2 Air2PC HD-5000 cards that I may eventually want
> to add to this box, but may consider building a slave backend to put
> them in.
> - I already have Hard Drives - However all our PATA (not SATA).
> - I have a basic nvidia MX400 that I can through in this - I do not
> care about quality of video out.
> - I will likely start using a firewire connection from a cable
> provider's STB in the near future.
>
>
> So, what I'm looking for is
> - CPU
> - Mobo
> - Case
> - RAM
> - PSU
> - Cooling Solutions (heatsink, fans, etc)
>
> I do not need:
> - Tuners
> - Video Card
> - Hard Drives
>
> So, any feedback or ideas?

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/User:Steveadeff#Current_Dedicated_Back_End

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Steve
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