[mythtv-users] Zotac ZBOX front end - input needed

[Jason]

I wanted to get some input on using a Zotac ZBOX as a Mythtv front
end. Either the ID11 or ID41 I think is the way to go since they have
the NVIDIA ION in them. 

I am currently rebuilding my backend and it
will support HD video now so I need to upgrade my front end, which is an
OLD 8+ year old system. The HD video will be recorded from a HD-PVR. I
may keep a PVR-500 around for a while until I add a second HD-PVR. 

I
do plan on converting the video for long term storage using mythical
librarian. I also play videos off the backend system using Plex on Roku
and a Samsung TV Plex app. 

Also do the ION systems work well with Live
TV? 

I would like any advice on if this is the way to go or if I should
look into something else for a front end. I have the back end worked out
I think. I just need some help on the front end since I've always just
went with an old PC that didn't support HD video output... Or am I
better off going with an older LGA775 motherboard, a decent video card,
small hard drive (or netboot), and a duo core processor with a couple
gig of memory? I could see using that but then Ilike the idea of a small
all-in-one system for the bedroom that's quiet. 

Thank you 

Jason
Portwood 
jason at wkrp.com 
 
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