- March 31, 2006
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Thanks for the replies
markr
I mention no power supply as this will depend on the case but the current PSU I use for the system is 500W, so I will probably be looking at something in the same power rating.
2. I see know benefit of running Raid 1 other than data backup. All my music will also be on my desktop which has a Raid 1 array so theres no need to back them up again and once working I will disk image my windows/portal install. So I think that my second option of 200GB for apps/music/etc and then 120gb for TV card 1 and 120gb for TV card 2 is best (?).
Extra RAM????? 2GB not enough??
3. Fair enough!
4. Fair point but im not gonna buy a HD screen for several years.
I still only have a 28" non-widescreen TV (no LCD/Plasma
)
In a few years time the HTPC will want upgrading anyway so I'll think about that then. Ive already ripped most (99.9%) of my CDs so its not a problem.
5. Mistake noted!
7. It'll have to be a cheap capture card as i already have the GFX card. I think Haupaugge (sp) have some cards that fit the bill.
I know about IR blasters but wasnt sure they worked with the NTl boxes. You say they do so thats good.
The zalman cooler can be run without a fan so "could" be silent but it has a 92mm fan which at low speed is quiet so thats taken care of.
ill get the psu when i find a case (some have psu?) but will be looking for a quiet on. On size isnt it better to have a slightly oversized psu as it will run cooler (thus quieter) than a psu nearing the limit of its output?
The size of case fans will be determined by the case.
The board im getting for dual core is £67ish. Its a Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI.
I looked at MythTV too but my linux knowledge is pretty low and the support seams harder.
@ urev and NLS
As above I think I will dedicate one of the 120GB drives to each of the TV cards.
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So to summarise
Processor/Cooler/RAM/Mobo/graphics are OK!
Use the motherboard SPDIF to output audio to amp
I think I will bin the raid card and used the hard drives as follows
200GB OS/Apps/Music
120GB TV Card 1
120GB TV Card 2
2x Dvico HDTV Plus DVB-T (TV Card 1 & 2)
1x Hauppauge PVR150 (for recording form NTL)
IR balster to control NTL Cable TV box
Case required - Full ATX, full height, space for 3+ HD, 120mm Fans, IR port/VFD, pref silver and not too computer like, quiet PSU
I may buy a DVD-RW but not a priority (I've just spend £600 on upgrading my desktop, £300 on a windscreen LCD monitor and need to buy the parts above too!). I could always move one from another machine if needed.
Thanks again
Mark
** edited for typos
markr
I mention no power supply as this will depend on the case but the current PSU I use for the system is 500W, so I will probably be looking at something in the same power rating.
2. I see know benefit of running Raid 1 other than data backup. All my music will also be on my desktop which has a Raid 1 array so theres no need to back them up again and once working I will disk image my windows/portal install. So I think that my second option of 200GB for apps/music/etc and then 120gb for TV card 1 and 120gb for TV card 2 is best (?).
Extra RAM????? 2GB not enough??
3. Fair enough!
4. Fair point but im not gonna buy a HD screen for several years.
I still only have a 28" non-widescreen TV (no LCD/Plasma
)In a few years time the HTPC will want upgrading anyway so I'll think about that then. Ive already ripped most (99.9%) of my CDs so its not a problem.
5. Mistake noted!
7. It'll have to be a cheap capture card as i already have the GFX card. I think Haupaugge (sp) have some cards that fit the bill.
I know about IR blasters but wasnt sure they worked with the NTl boxes. You say they do so thats good.
The zalman cooler can be run without a fan so "could" be silent but it has a 92mm fan which at low speed is quiet so thats taken care of.
ill get the psu when i find a case (some have psu?) but will be looking for a quiet on. On size isnt it better to have a slightly oversized psu as it will run cooler (thus quieter) than a psu nearing the limit of its output?
The size of case fans will be determined by the case.
The board im getting for dual core is £67ish. Its a Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI.
I looked at MythTV too but my linux knowledge is pretty low and the support seams harder.
@ urev and NLS
As above I think I will dedicate one of the 120GB drives to each of the TV cards.
-------------------------------
So to summarise
Processor/Cooler/RAM/Mobo/graphics are OK!
Use the motherboard SPDIF to output audio to amp
I think I will bin the raid card and used the hard drives as follows
200GB OS/Apps/Music
120GB TV Card 1
120GB TV Card 2
2x Dvico HDTV Plus DVB-T (TV Card 1 & 2)
1x Hauppauge PVR150 (for recording form NTL)
IR balster to control NTL Cable TV box
Case required - Full ATX, full height, space for 3+ HD, 120mm Fans, IR port/VFD, pref silver and not too computer like, quiet PSU
I may buy a DVD-RW but not a priority (I've just spend £600 on upgrading my desktop, £300 on a windscreen LCD monitor and need to buy the parts above too!). I could always move one from another machine if needed.
Thanks again
Mark
** edited for typos
Greece