[mythtv-users] Opinions on this frontend/backend hw selection...

[Anthony Giggins]

On 25 February 2011 15:31, Brian Kirkman <bkirkman at qwest.net> wrote:

> On 2/23/2011 8:37 PM, Ajay Sharma wrote:
> > I hate picking hardware since I don't follow it as close as I used to.
> >   So I picked a bunch of components that *should* be good for a new
> > myth backend/frontend server to replace an 8-year-old box.
> >
> > Additional notes about my setup:  I have a dish network STB feeding a
> > PVR-250 so all my content is SD video.  I recently picked up my first
> > HD television so in the very near future I plan on expanding my setup
> > with an HD-PVR and yes, an additional STB.  So I need something with
> > enough meat to handle the HD video.
> >
> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128457
> > GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
> It doesn't look like this motherboard has an SPDIF header.  I'm not sure
> if you care about this, but if you're jumping into the HD world, you
> might also be concerned about Dolby 5.1, etc.  I don't know all the ins
> and out of this mobo.  Maybe someone with this a similar sound chipset
> and setup can speak to this.  All I know is that the SPDIF header on my
> mobo makes hooking the HTPC to a stereo receiver a breeze.  Just
> something to think about.  Have fun with your new project!  :)
>
> > I'd really appreciate your feedback before I pull the trigger.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Ajay
> >
>

You could do this over the HDMI interface though, I agree though using an
nvidia card is the way to go, I'm happy with my GT240 but it appears the
GT430 is the new kid on the block.

Cheers,

Anthony
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