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;s not an "AMD or Intel" problem, but a component quality problem=
.<br>I've found two solutions: neither is perfect, but probably the bes=
t solution is only matter of time...<br>
<br>Solution 1: Eee-Box 202<br>Absolutely silent, 40Watt max power consumpt=
ion, no compatibility problems with Linux (tested with Fedora 10), wireless=
& gigabit wired LAN. No problems with MythTV and USB sticks. The weakn=
ess is the graphic card, no HD support; processor is only 1.6Ghz...<br>
<br>Solution 2: assembled PC, my way:<br>key components:<br>1) Extremely si=
lent power unit, like this: <a href=3D"http://www.coolermaster.com/products=
/product.php?language=3Den&act=3Ddetail&tbcate=3D22&id=3D2573">=
http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=3Den&act=3Dde=
tail&tbcate=3D22&id=3D2573</a><br>
Expensive (four or more times than a low cost power unit), but is the most =
critical component.<br>2) Mainboard with passive cooling (fanless), in my c=
ase Asus P5Q-Pro<br>3) Fanless graphic card, in my case nVidia 9500GT from =
Gainward<br>
4) Silent CPU cooler, in my case the OCZ "Vendetta" (good for a v=
ast array of AMD & Intel processors).<br>With an Intel Q9300, 4GB Ram, =
a TV card Asus MyCinema P-7131 (now under testing) and 1TB hard disk I have=
a Silent Dream Machine...<br>
Well, sort of: power have a price, in $ (or =80 for me) and in Watt!!!<br>N=
ow, the subjective question: do you prefer a 199=80/40Watt EeeBox with USB =
Stick or the 700=80/400Watt dream machine? It's up to you...<br><br>Bye=
<br>
<br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">2009/5/27 barbex <span dir=3D"ltr"><<a hr=
ef=3D"mailto:barbex at gmail.com">barbex at gmail.com</a>></span><br><blockquo=
te class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204)=
; margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
Hello everybody!<br>
<br>
Little problems here and there with my mythtv box made me think that<br>
the universe is trying to tell me that I should look for new hardware.<br>
<br>
I know that hardware questions keep coming up again and again but<br>
things are changing so much so fast that I don't trust old threads all<=
br>
that much.<br>
<br>
Now I know where to get general hardware information but I would like<br>
to hear about some actual mythtv-experience.<br>
My priorities are low energy consumption and silence.<br>
<br>
So by your very subjective experience, should I go the AMD or the<br>
Intel route? Which are better supported by Linux?<br>
Onboard graphics or nvidia card? (I have a very old and settled hatred<br>
against ATI cards.)<br>
General hints and tips regarding motherboards?<br>
<br>
Thank you very much for your thoughts.<br>
<br>
Barbara<br>
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