[mythtv-users] New Computer Advice

[Corey Woodworth]

I say if you want to splurge, splurge on your mainboard. Get one with 
the nforce2 chipset which is highly compatible with linux and provides 
great onboard sound. Processor wise I think the AMD 2500+ provides the 
most band for the buck and it runs myth great! 512 Ram seems to be the 
sweetspot, I can run Unreal2004 with 512ram wonderfully. I'd suggest a 
PVR-250 over a 350 because you'll porbably get higher quality output 
from your nvidia card than the 350.

Russ wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I have been Trying to learn what I can about MythTV and how to set it 
> up. I am planning on getting a new computer while putting some older 
> computers back in service as dedicated MythTV boxes. I would like some 
> advice though. I will be using this new computer for everything (TV, 
> maybe some gaming)
>
> Processor:
> I know a 3ghz will more than do the job, but would I see a performance 
> increase with a 3.02/3.04/3.06? Basically, would it be worth the $$ to 
> get the 3.06 or is it just bragging rights?
>
> RAM:
> Do you think it is worth the $$ to upgrade to 1gig from 512meg?
>
> Video:
> I am going with NVidia since it seems to be the best supported under 
> Linux. Is it worth the $$ to get the FX5700 or will the FX5500 do?
>
> For the dedicated boxes I plan on getting 2 PVR 350. Both boxes are 
> 1ghz, 512ram with on-board video and sound. Will that be a problem 
> (these will be hooked to TV's only)?
>
> Thanks
> Russ
>
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