[mythtv-users] Comcast rendering my HDHR useless

[Mike Perkins]

Jan Ceuleers wrote:
> Travis Tabbal wrote:
>> I just priced a frontend box on Newegg for about $300. AMD X2 6000+ CPU,
>> mobo, ram, nice case. I'll run it diskless or grab a small drive from my
>> junk box. Or maybe a CF adapter. Not bad for an HD capable frontend that can
>> play even high bitrate H264. I don't think that's so bad. If you don't need
>> H264, a slower CPU will work fine. ATSC MPEG2 isn't that hard to deal with.
> 
> I submit that the up-front investment cost isn't the only relevant 
> aspect. There's also the running costs (power and where relevant 
> cooling) to take into consideration.
> 
Modern devices are a /lot/ more power-efficient these days. I am quite surprised 
by how low some of my newer motherboards run in terms of kw/h.

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Mike Perkins