[mythtv-users] Intel NUC DN2820FYKH frontend build

[Mike Rice]

The 'power' button on the MCE remote both turns on the NUC from power off
state and also wakes it up from suspend (pm-suspend).  I didn't have to do
anything special in the BIOS or OS.  That's pretty nice.

On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 11:16 PM, Josu Lazkano <josu.lazkano at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 2014-09-29 4:33 GMT+02:00 Mike Rice <mikerice1969 at gmail.com>:
> > I am building a new living room frontend and thought I'd share my
> > experience.  This is my first mythbox the uses Intel graphics.
> >
> > Base Hardware with current Amazon Prime delivered price:
> > $142.61 Intel NUC DN2820FYKH with Intel Celeron N2820
> > $ 38.99 Kingston Technology 4GB 1600MHz DDR3L PC3-12800 1.35V Non-ECC
> CL11
> >          SODIMM Intel Laptop Memory KVR16LS11/4
> > -------
> > $181.60
> >
> > I built and compared three different storage options:
> >
> > -------------- Option 1 -------------------
> > $ 20.75 Generic 80gb 80 gb 2.5 SATA Internal Hard Drive
> > -------
> > $202.35 Total
> >
> > -------------- Option 2 -------------------
> > $ 16.79 SanDisk Cruzer 32GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive
> SDCZ33-032G-B35
> > ------
> > $198.39 Total
> >
> > -------------- Option 3 -------------------
> > $37.35 Kingston Digital 2-Inch 30GB SSDNow mS200 mSATA (6Gbps) SSD
> > $11.63 Syba mSATA SSD to 2.5-Inch SATA Adapter (SY-ADA40050)
> > ------
> > $230.58 Total
> >
> > Build Install Notes:
> >
> > Install: 4 screws out, slide in memory, drive, replace screws.
> > BIOS Update: 0039 BIOS on flash drive, install with F7 during boot.
> > BIOS settings: Set Legacy Boot, 512MB IGD Minimum Memory
> > Install  Mythbuntu 14.04.1, selected Windows Media Center Remote
> > Updated everything to latest:
> > sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mythbuntu/0.27
> > sudo apt-get update
> > sudo apt-get remove pulseaudio
> > sudo apt-get install bc i965-va-driver vainfo
> > sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
> > reboot
> > alsamixer: volume up
> > Audio: Find the one that works.  For me: ALSA:plughw:CARD=PCH,DEV=3
> > Video: VAAPI Normal
> >
> > Testing:
> > All three drive options performed fine for me.  The CPUs where about 20%
> and
> > 40% load during playback of the football game I used to test.  Almost
> all of
> > my recordings are 720p from HDPVRs with occasional 1080i from OTA HDHR.
> My
> > old frontend used a Windows Media Center remote so that just works
> without
> > any hassle.  I used wired network.  This NUC has a wireless card
> installed
> > but I don't plan to use that.
> >
> >
> >                              Frontend menu  Playback      Boot Time
> > Option 1 (2.5 HDD)           8w             14w           70 sec
> > Option 2 (Flash Drive)       6w             11w           50 sec
> > Option 3 (SSD/adapter)       8w             12w           34 sec
> >
> > Power measured with a Kill A Watt.  Still playing with this frontend so
> I am
> > willing to test something else if anyone is interested.
> >
> > Anyone else build one of these?  Any problems?  So far it looks good and
> it
> > will be nice to get the desktop size frontend out of the living room.
> >
>
> Thanks Mike for the review.
>
> I am interested in this device, it will be great to put back of the TV.
>
> One question: Is it possible to resume from IR receiver (USB) from
> suspend/halt?
>
> Kind regards.
>
> --
> Josu Lazkano
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