[mythtv-users] Opinions on this frontend/backend hw selection...

[Brian Kirkman]

On 2/23/2011 8:37 PM, Ajay Sharma wrote:
> I hate picking hardware since I don't follow it as close as I used to.
>   So I picked a bunch of components that *should* be good for a new
> myth backend/frontend server to replace an 8-year-old box.
>
> Additional notes about my setup:  I have a dish network STB feeding a
> PVR-250 so all my content is SD video.  I recently picked up my first
> HD television so in the very near future I plan on expanding my setup
> with an HD-PVR and yes, an additional STB.  So I need something with
> enough meat to handle the HD video.
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128457
> GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
It doesn't look like this motherboard has an SPDIF header.  I'm not sure 
if you care about this, but if you're jumping into the HD world, you 
might also be concerned about Dolby 5.1, etc.  I don't know all the ins 
and out of this mobo.  Maybe someone with this a similar sound chipset 
and setup can speak to this.  All I know is that the SPDIF header on my 
mobo makes hooking the HTPC to a stereo receiver a breeze.  Just 
something to think about.  Have fun with your new project!  :)

> I'd really appreciate your feedback before I pull the trigger.
>
> Thanks!
> Ajay
>