[mythtv-users] Decisions, decisions

[Jarod C. Wilson]

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On Tuesday 23 December 2003 09:18, Sean wrote:
> I should have known Jarod would know of one ;)

;-p

> Let me refine my statement:
>
> "It will be tough to find a brand-new microATX board in a 'modern' chipset
> with 4 PCI slots due to the restrictions in the microATX spec"

That I'll agree with.

> There, that about covers it. Incidentally, if you need firewire, as I did,
> look at the Shuttle MN31/N:
>
> http://us.shuttle.com/specs.asp?pro_id=250

Or the MSI K7N2GM-IL

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=437

(Note to readers: neither of these boards is a 4PCI slot variant, they both 
have 3PCI, 1AGP)

> Onboard Firewire, GeForce 4MX onboard (dual), Dual DDR 333mHz, NForce2. One
> downside that another list member pointed out was the lack of serial
> connect on the backplane due to the placement of the VGA connecters.
> Shuttle does include a slot-cover connector for them or you can jury-rig
> something, just be informed.

The MSI board has 1 VGA connector and 1 Serial connector on the back panel. 
There are dual FireWire headers on the board, and they provide a bracket or 
you can use one built into your case. I think I'm going to buy one of these 
and replace my Chaintech. Then I'll move the Chaintech upstairs, instead of 
getting a Pundit...

> Overclocking isn't supported as heavily, but
> some options exist. It has been very stable for me and would recommend it
> easily.

I haven't over-clocked in years, so I couldn't tell you what kind of OC 
support the MSI board has. Just not worth it anymore (to me, anyhow).

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