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<blockquote data-quote="elliottmc" data-source="post: 725663" data-attributes="member: 14268"><p>This list sounds pretty good.</p><p></p><p>I'm guessing you probably also want to run MediaPortal on your server? If so, I would go with Windows 7. I have a dedicated server, and use Windows 7 without problems.</p><p></p><p>You may find that the energy saving settings mean that the Samsung drive takes a little while to respond. I have one, and don't use it for recorded TV for this reason. It works fine, but I like my TV to start as soon as I hit the button.</p><p></p><p>I have a similar motherboard/CPU combination. Nice and efficient, and you should be fine.</p><p></p><p>I also use hauppauge TV cards (although I only have DVB-T). They work fine for me, and I would not use anything else.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you have a good PSU and case. You'll want plenty of ventilation and fans too.</p><p></p><p>I tend to use quietpc in the UK for quiet components. They are a really good company and don't sell any rubbish.</p><p></p><p>One other thing. You might want your server to use powerscheduler to suspend/wake for recordings. I have seen enough reports of problems in these forums to avoid doing this. It might not be ideal, but I leave mine on 24/7, and have no problems at all.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p><p></p><p>Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elliottmc, post: 725663, member: 14268"] This list sounds pretty good. I'm guessing you probably also want to run MediaPortal on your server? If so, I would go with Windows 7. I have a dedicated server, and use Windows 7 without problems. You may find that the energy saving settings mean that the Samsung drive takes a little while to respond. I have one, and don't use it for recorded TV for this reason. It works fine, but I like my TV to start as soon as I hit the button. I have a similar motherboard/CPU combination. Nice and efficient, and you should be fine. I also use hauppauge TV cards (although I only have DVB-T). They work fine for me, and I would not use anything else. Make sure you have a good PSU and case. You'll want plenty of ventilation and fans too. I tend to use quietpc in the UK for quiet components. They are a really good company and don't sell any rubbish. One other thing. You might want your server to use powerscheduler to suspend/wake for recordings. I have seen enough reports of problems in these forums to avoid doing this. It might not be ideal, but I leave mine on 24/7, and have no problems at all. Good luck. Mark [/QUOTE]
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