[mythtv-users] Comcast rendering my HDHR useless

[Jan Ceuleers]

Travis Tabbal wrote:
> I just priced a frontend box on Newegg for about $300. AMD X2 6000+ CPU,
> mobo, ram, nice case. I'll run it diskless or grab a small drive from my
> junk box. Or maybe a CF adapter. Not bad for an HD capable frontend that can
> play even high bitrate H264. I don't think that's so bad. If you don't need
> H264, a slower CPU will work fine. ATSC MPEG2 isn't that hard to deal with.

I submit that the up-front investment cost isn't the only relevant 
aspect. There's also the running costs (power and where relevant 
cooling) to take into consideration.

I select hardware for minimal carbon footprint.

Cheers, Jan