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I have an old PC I built : Athlon 1.2 GHz, 512MB PC2100 RAM, 80GB HD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, GeForce 2 AGP 64MB RAM with SVideo Out, SoundBlaster Live, 3COM 10/100 NIC, Fireware card. I would like to replace my TiVo and stop paying the monthly fee (and get all the extras of MP).
I am planning on upgrading the CPU to at least Athlon XP+ CPU (the Asus K7M266 MB can only go up to XP+ 2100) and picking up a capture card. I am also looking for HDs going on sale.
What is the real benefit of going from the Hauppauge 150MCE to the 250? Pricewise, I can get one 250 or two 150s. Why would I not go with two 150s?
Am I missing anything on the hardware side?
Can I build a VIA EPIA box to use as a set-top box and pull the content across the network from the MP PC in the home office?
Thanks for your advice!
I am planning on upgrading the CPU to at least Athlon XP+ CPU (the Asus K7M266 MB can only go up to XP+ 2100) and picking up a capture card. I am also looking for HDs going on sale.
What is the real benefit of going from the Hauppauge 150MCE to the 250? Pricewise, I can get one 250 or two 150s. Why would I not go with two 150s?
Am I missing anything on the hardware side?
Can I build a VIA EPIA box to use as a set-top box and pull the content across the network from the MP PC in the home office?
Thanks for your advice!