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[Samw]

Nice to hear that your code has been incorporated into the MythTV software.

No idea on the software that I will end up using yet. I figure I'll just use the software that comes with the PVR card. Then, maybe I'll look into something else like SageTV. But I still need to figure out what these 3rd party PVR software has that my bundled software doesn't have.

Here's a neat poll:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=321916

I've got all the parts now. So, I will be putting the pieces together. Except, I tested the new Hynix DDR400 512MB RAM on my ASUS board with the SPD Timing set (3-3-3-8) and it crashes the OS constantly. The only way to get my RAM to work is to manually set my DRAM timing to 3-4-4-8 which is fine but I'm going to return the RAM and get something else like Kingston which should have SPD Timing that works.

Oh, by the way, does anyone know where to get a wireless folding keyboard?

[LostMind]

Hmmm, I nearly installed mythtv the other day. Then I found out my card isnt supported (stupid ati all in wonder card!). So, I've sold that and am waiting on a hauppage card to come in the mail.

Guess I'm going ot have to do some reading on the forums linked here and see whats the best software available.

[Samw]

Too much space inside the case.

[StirCrazy]

never mind the space in the case what are you doing drinking vanilla coke ?

Steve

[LostMind]

wow, looks like you can cram a full micro atx in there

[DiscusZ]

TeeVee -> next time youtr going to pass through Calgary let me know I will show you the setup

Stircrazy. I had a PVR 350 running with no problems on a PII 333 with no issues, its now in a Dual Celeron 450 and using it with my MythTV Frontend

SamW -> What did that all set you back? I am going to have to buy a new system soon. rather than using old piece meal setups


J

[Samw]

Jim, it was reasonable but not the best bang for the buck that's for sure. The EPIA MII was $290 and the Silverstone LC02 was $170. Then of course, you need to add the PVR card, RAM, HD, DVD drive, KB, mouse, etc. Its a bit pricey for a Celeron 1.2Ghz equivalent since a Celeron 2.4Ghz generic system nowadays can be had for $345. The selling point of the board, I guess, other than the small size, is that it uses about 10 watts of power.

[DiscusZ]

not bad price for the case.. thats the EXACT one i was going to get.. but when I priced it out some time ago (6 months or more) that case was closer top $250

where did you order the case from? I might have to get one now and sue my current Overture case on another TV (basement TV maybe)

What software are you going to run? Beyond TV? Mythtv? something else?

If you go the Myth route I will gladly help (from remote)


Jim

[Samw]

Jim, the cheapest place I've found for Computer Parts is Newtech/Worldwide Computers. They've renamed to Discount Computers. The other 3 local places I found that carried this case were selling it for $190-$240. They are in Vancouver though. They aren't a mail order place even though they are called "WorldWide".

I'm still just going to go with the bundled PVR software and see how I like it.

[Quinn]

Sam have you ever heard of Generic Computer on Broadway? That's where I get my stuff, I've been told they're among the cheapest in the city.