[mythtv-users] My first MythTv box, first linux box and first build

[Eric Robinson]

>
> I also wanted 3 PCI slots for capture card expansion. Viewing habits
> in the house means recording multiple programs at the same time. I
> have yet to see an HD capture card with dual tuners like the Hauppauge
> PVR 500.

Have you considered an HDHomerun?

http://www.silicondust.com/wiki/products/hdhomerun

It's well supported in MythTV and it eliminates the need for outdated
PCI slots.  Need more than two tuners?  Buy a second unit and toss it on
your network switch (with more than one unit you may want to consider a
gigabit ethernet switch)!

- Eric