I find the Asus DigiMatrix to be very appealing, though I have no idea how realistic its performance would be for a myth box.
On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 14:39:39 -0500, Mark L. Cukier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I used that coolermaster case and I'd just like to say it's fantastic. > It has a solid build (all metal, no junky plastic), looks great, and > fits into my home theatre really well (it is a little deep, though, so > beware if you have short shelves). It's not QUITE 2 vcrs tall... more > like 1 VCR + a relatively small DVD player. :-) > > The case won't disappoint anyone who likes things that look awesome. :-) > > - Mark, he who likes things that look awesome. > > Andy Long wrote: > > >You may have troubles building one the size of a VCR, simply because > >there are not (as far as I know) any good MPEG2 encoder cards that are > >small (they make some half-sized cards for NIC's and stuff, but not > >encoders). Thus, right off the bat you're going to have something that > >might not be a lot wider than a VCR, but is still taller (like 2 vcrs > >stacked). > > > >Personally, I would recommend a micro-atx based case that supports > >full-sized PCI cards and that allows you to put in your own power > >supply (the power supply part isn't necessary, just handy if you plan > >on adding much to your PC. Plus a lot of the power supplies that come > >with cases aren't good). > > > >(NOTE: I'm not trying to plug newegg. They just have pictures and > >decent product desriptions for the stuff I'm talking about). > > > >I myself use this case from Coolermaster (around $80) > >http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-024&depa=1 > > > >One of my friends has the Antec Aria and loves it (it comes with a > >power supply, but Antec makes pretty good ones). It's around $95 > >http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-146&depa=1 > > > >These are both just a matter of preference. You might check around > >Newegg just to get an idea of what micro-atx cases are available. You > >can also google for HTPC and you'll see quite a few nice (but > >expensive ones). Companies like Athenatech (see newegg) make some > >that look nice and are pretty cheap, but I don't know much about them. > > Other people like epia systems, but I know nothing about them either. > > > >For fans, get big ones that spin slow. They move a lot of air but > >make very little noise. Zalman fans seem to be well liked for being > >quiet. > >http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=62&manufactory=1647&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1 > > > >I personally like speeze fans b/c they're cheap, quiet and do a good > >job. You can find them on Newegg too. You could also go with > >watercooling, but pumping liquid around electronics makes me a bit > >nervous. > > > >A lot of people like motherboards based on the nForce chipset because > >they have fewer DMA problems. However, many people also have no DMA > >problems on boards with VIA > >chipsets. It just seems to be a matter of preference. For small > >size, you'll want a microATX board. > > > >Athlon 64 CPUs seems to be well liked. Great speed, not a lot of > >heat, and Linux actually supports utilitzing 64bit processing. For > >price/performance, I'd go with one of those. > > > >This is all my 2-cents. I know everyone out there has different > >opinions, many of which differ from mine. I'd just try to do some > >research and use stuff that works well for other people. You might > >also check out Jarod's guide, as he lists the equipment he has in > >several systems running mythtv. > >http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/fcmyth.php (see section 2: hardware). > > > >-Andy > > > > > > > >On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 08:26:44 -0600, Bill Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >> I'm new to the list and MythTV! > >> > >> I'm just starting to build a list of components to construct my first > >>MythTV system. I'm an old guy in the IT business â been in it for 35 > >>years > >>(yes, I worked with hand-wired core memory computers) â and built a lot of > >>my own systems. However, I haven't built a system in about 10 years, so > >>right away I have to admit I'm totally out of touch with the mobo and case > >>market. > >> > >> My goal is to build a PVR that's not much (if any) larger than an average > >>VCR, has the power necessary to really do the job, but also has low noise > >>and doesn't generate excessive heat. My last system build experience was > >>with an Athlon Thunderbird and I'm not itching to build another system that > >>requires tons of cooling help â plus, cooling usually translates to noise, > >>which I don't want. This machine is going into my stereo rack and a noisy > >>box will mess up our viewing fun. > >> > >> I'm looking for pointers on a mobo and case that will get the job done. > >>Cost matters less than hitting the noise, heat, and size targets because I > >>plan to take my time and buy components over a period of months. > >> > >> I haven't had time to read through the archives. I'm sure this question > >>has come up before, but if ya'll don't mind this will be a great opportunity > >>for those willing to recap and update whatever has gone before. > >> > >> I look forward to hearing your recommendations and experiences. Thanks in > >>advance for your patience with a noob! :-) > >> > >> > >> > >> Bill Williams > >>_______________________________________________ > >>mythtv-users mailing list > >>[email protected] > >>http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> > >>_______________________________________________ > >>mythtv-users mailing list > >>[email protected] > >>http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users > >> > >> > > > -- > > -- > > ____________________________ > *Mark L. 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