[mythtv-users] Dell Small Form Factor computers?

[griz_quattro]

Michael Lynch wrote:
> On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Mark Hutchinson <mark at onnow.net> wrote:
>>  I would buy parts and build yourself.  For 500, you can get standard
>>  stuff, that is tried and true and not get involved in Dell ( or pay
>>  for an MS license you wont use )
>>  Get a:
>>  Decent case: 50
>>  500 Gig drive: 100
>>  MB w/ built in vid(Nvidia?), Network, Firewire, sound ) $80
>>  Core2Duo proc: 100
>>  1Gig RAM: 50
>>  Total: 380 ish
>>  Now, take the 120 left over and modify as needed.  Better Video, more
>>  Hard Drive, etc....
>>
>>  People here will help with what has worked well for them.
>>
>>  Mark
>>
> 
> I've bought used Dell's from hcditrading
> (http://www.hcditrading.com/Shop/Control/fp/cat/76307/SFV/29664/set_num/2
> - link to the Dells with NO OS) and had nothing but success with their
> machines.
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Be very careful when buying Dell GX260 &  GX270 systems. These models
were part of the bulging/overfilled capacitor era, not limited to
only Dell. BTDT.