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2012-07-22, 05:32
(This post was last modified: 2012-07-22, 05:43 by jblasius.)
I getting ready to dump satellite in favor of XBMC and a PVR option. I notice there is not a group that contains this combination. I am new to Linux, but very well versed in Windows. I figure the less I know about the OS, the less I will mess around and screw something up. I currently am running a trial of XBMCbuntu on a laptop and like what I see. Here are my plans. I greatly appreciate constructive feedback. My total budget needs to be less than $500.
ASUS EB1012PB0320, Add Crucial 2x1GB RAM (is 4GB really necessary?)
Run XBMCbuntu from USB
If that does not give us enough of our current content, I will add HDHomeRun and MythTV via MythBox.
I have a TeraStation NAS. The ASUS, HDHomeRun, and NAS will all be wired on the same gigabit switch.
High WAF is REQUIRED!
My TV is only 720p, so 1080p is not necessarily a factor.
Questions:
1. Will the ASUS be powerful enough to run XBMC and MythTV backend?
2. Can the MythTV database be on the NAS?
3. Is a HDD/SSD needed?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff
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Can anyone let me know if it makes any sense to try and use my old hp pavilion amd athlon 64x2 4200+ a1710n case, psu, and DVD drive to build a decent htpc? I wanted to see about saving a few dollars. Interested in maybe doing amd a6 or a8 htpc build if anyone has suggestions? I believe it's a micro atx style case but no idea the psu power? The system as it sits is just horrible for video, dead slow with iTunes and horrible start up. It will be used for Internet browsing, downloading and streaming videos to 40 inch LCD. Let me know what u think or should I just get rid of the old parts and start fresh.
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ZBOX ID80 which group am i? please help