Re: [mythtv-users] Noise and whether to split the client and server

2005-09-17 Thread James L. Paul
Darren Hart wrote: I have been running a client/server combo myth box for a while using NFS root and recording storage (no local disk) because it was just too darn loud. Now I am looking at upgrading hardware and was curious what people think about modern disks, power supplies, case fans, et

Re: [mythtv-users] Noise and whether to split the client and server

2005-09-16 Thread Nick
On 16/09/05, Mark Kundinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Noise is, of course, very subjective. My system is a very simple combo > box (small form factor case, HDD, small CPU fans). My small apartment > is not a quiet place though, near the kitchen and computer desk, > windows usually open with

Re: [mythtv-users] Noise and whether to split the client and server

2005-09-16 Thread Paul Wheeler
Agreed the power supply is normally one of the loudest, have a look at www.quietpc.com for some good ideas. I have the Elan Vital power supply with ssm that works amazingly. If you are looking for a good frontend only and not worried about cost that much then hush do a superb comp http://www.husht

Re: [mythtv-users] Noise and whether to split the client and server

2005-09-15 Thread Mark Kundinger
Noise is, of course, very subjective. My system is a very simple combo box (small form factor case, HDD, small CPU fans). My small apartment is not a quiet place though, near the kitchen and computer desk, windows usually open with some road noise. If either the fridge or my regular computer ar

[mythtv-users] Noise and whether to split the client and server

2005-09-15 Thread Darren Hart
I have been running a client/server combo myth box for a while using NFS root and recording storage (no local disk) because it was just too darn loud. Now I am looking at upgrading hardware and was curious what people think about modern disks, power supplies, case fans, etc. Can you build an "