[mythtv-users] Apple Products as FEs

[Scott D. Davilla]

>On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 02:40:26PM -0500, Mitch Gore wrote:
>>  Why not just build full PC's?  you could make a VDPAU machine for ~$200.  If
>>  you dont want to run trunk get a faster proc.
>>
>>  Here is a box i have been eyeballing:
>>  1.  Winsis Wi-01 Black SGCC / ABS Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case
>  > Item #:N82E16811234020
>>  $38.99
>>
>>
>>  Intel BOXD945GCLF2 Atom 330 Intel 945GC Mini ITX Motherboard/CPU Combo
>>  Item #:N82E16813121359
>>  $79.99
>>
>>  Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model
>>  KVR667D2N5/2G
>>  Item #:N82E16820134192
>>  $19.99
>>
>>  SPARKLE SFPC84GS512U2LP GeForce 8400 GS 512MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI HDCP Ready
>>  Video Card
>>  Item #:N82E16814187042
>>  $58.99
>>
>>  Grand Total:    $197.96
>>  +Shiping
>>
>>  Then just network boot it and viola, fully HD compatible and can handle
>>  h.264.  Plus small form factor (10x11x3.5") If you need a CD/DVD drive toss
>>  that in for $35-45 dollars.
>>  --
>>  Mitchell
>
>Mitchell,
>
>The Sparkle card above has a heat sink that is wider than a PCI slot.
>Wouldn't you run into a problem with the heat sink on the video card
>hitting the PSU?
>I don't have any of this hardware, but from the pictures on NewEgg, I'd
>be awfully worried about it.
>Once all the parts for my 1st BE/FE arrive (Tuesday) & the box is setup,
>I'll likely place an order for parts for a 2nd FE-only box, and I definitely
>liked the price on on your hypothetical box, however I just question
>will it all fit.

It's going to run into the power supply, the heatsink is pretty tall. 
A better case would be the IN WIN BM639.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108094&Tpk=BM639