[mythtv-users] replacement board discussion

[Jan Ceuleers]

On 05/05/11 06:20, Udo van den Heuvel wrote:
> The motherboard for my MythTV backend/frontend has died.
> The Jetway MB JNC81-LF Mini-ITX (Socket AM2+) needs a replacement but
> the JNC81 itself is out of production.

Up to you Udo, but I have decided to stay away from Jetway.

The first two mini-ITX boards I got were Jetways, but then I got Via 
Epias and the difference in build quality and design is staggering. 
Visually, the difference between (for example) a Jetway J7F4 
(http://www.jetwaycomputer.com/images/img_55.gif) and a Via Epia EN 
(http://www.picco.nl/images/A32515.jpg) is very clear. You can see why I 
had trouble keeping the fanless Jetway alive: it was just not being 
cooled properly. Same processor/frequency and similar chipset on both.

I'm now using Zotac H55-based mini-ITX boards with Intel Core i3 
processors. These aren't fanless, but then I've given up on fanless boards.

OK, so these don't have PCI slots (which you need). I started migrating 
my tuners to USB some time ago, in anticipation of the demise of PCI. 
I'll be retiring my last PVR150 shortly. But still: I had no trouble 
finding a mini-ITX board with a PCI slot at my favourite on-line 
retailer's. Contact me off-list if you want to know more.

Cheers, Jan