[mythtv-users] MythTV box power usage
Harondel J. Sibble
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Sun Feb 15 19:26:32 UTC 2009
On 15 Feb 2009 at 8:11, Allen Edwards wrote:
> I will add another point.
> I have an ASUS M3A with an AMD 5400+ CPU, 2 HD, a 6200 video card and
> a 80+ power supply and take 85 watts at idle. I leave it on. I would
> love to have a lower power draw but want the TV to go on when it is
> turned on. WAF a big deal here.
Another data point.
My temporary backend while I was setting up a replacement for my old ailing
backend was a p3-1ghz (asus terminator), everything onboard, but with a PVR-
500, and a PVR USB2 tuner, would draw about 45-50 watts idle and go up
another 10-20 watts under load. Wasn't fast enough for using as a frontend
but worked fine recording multiple concurrent shows and streams to my mvpmc
front ends.
Given my new box generates a significant amount of heat, let alone the
electrical usage, I am seriously thinking about using the asus terminator as
the primary backend.
If it wasn't for the power usage of the USB PVR units, I'd consider a mac min
with 3 usb pvr's.
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