Sceiron
April 6th, 2008, 09:08 AM
Hello !
I'm starting on a new project now. I want to rebuild my xp-desktop computer to a ubuntu server/mediacenter. But i want to try get some input from the UF.
Parts:
Asus P5PL2 Motherboard with 1 x IDE
1 NEC IDE DVD burner/reader
1 120GB HDD IDE (will host operating system)
3 x 200GB HDD SATA (will host media such as video music, etc)
Asus Extreme N7800 GT Graphics Card
1 Happauge TV-card
Software:
I will use ubuntu 7.10 as a test subject until the stable relese of 8.04 is out. This is because im familiar with gutsy, and im not into the serverpart more then that i need to acsess my computer from anywhere in the world.
I'm planning on using myth-tv. All i know about myth-tv is that is a mediacenter-thing, but i'll get into that later when i have the equppment set up.
Noise aspect:
I will buy and install a fanless powersupply to reduce the noise. Any good experiences form the users here ?
Since i have 2 Golden Orb ultra fans on my CPU and GPU i will not replace them, but they doesnt make so much noise.
Cabinett solution:
I want to make the cabinett as small as possible. Is there anyone out there who know of some smart/small cabinetts to use for the mediacenter. It gotta look nice too !! Links would be nice ?? :popcorn:
The SPDIF question:
Some time back i have burned up one steroamplifier using phonocables from my desktop computer(and one fuse on my current amp), so i have decide to buy DAC to connect to my Analog High End Stereo apm. The SPDIF out is integrated in the motherboard, is it possible to get this output working?
So for the surrond-reciever part:
Im using mplayer (svn) for playing HD-DVD's does this support DD5.1 and will it be possible to stream DD5.1 for this player to the SPDIF output on the motherboard ?
EDIT:
And im looking for some kind of remote control. I dont wanna be using the Keyboard for browsing media etc. I have had some bad experience with IR recievers, but im open for suggestions .
Any other views/ideas are most welcome !
I'm starting on a new project now. I want to rebuild my xp-desktop computer to a ubuntu server/mediacenter. But i want to try get some input from the UF.
Parts:
Asus P5PL2 Motherboard with 1 x IDE
1 NEC IDE DVD burner/reader
1 120GB HDD IDE (will host operating system)
3 x 200GB HDD SATA (will host media such as video music, etc)
Asus Extreme N7800 GT Graphics Card
1 Happauge TV-card
Software:
I will use ubuntu 7.10 as a test subject until the stable relese of 8.04 is out. This is because im familiar with gutsy, and im not into the serverpart more then that i need to acsess my computer from anywhere in the world.
I'm planning on using myth-tv. All i know about myth-tv is that is a mediacenter-thing, but i'll get into that later when i have the equppment set up.
Noise aspect:
I will buy and install a fanless powersupply to reduce the noise. Any good experiences form the users here ?
Since i have 2 Golden Orb ultra fans on my CPU and GPU i will not replace them, but they doesnt make so much noise.
Cabinett solution:
I want to make the cabinett as small as possible. Is there anyone out there who know of some smart/small cabinetts to use for the mediacenter. It gotta look nice too !! Links would be nice ?? :popcorn:
The SPDIF question:
Some time back i have burned up one steroamplifier using phonocables from my desktop computer(and one fuse on my current amp), so i have decide to buy DAC to connect to my Analog High End Stereo apm. The SPDIF out is integrated in the motherboard, is it possible to get this output working?
So for the surrond-reciever part:
Im using mplayer (svn) for playing HD-DVD's does this support DD5.1 and will it be possible to stream DD5.1 for this player to the SPDIF output on the motherboard ?
EDIT:
And im looking for some kind of remote control. I dont wanna be using the Keyboard for browsing media etc. I have had some bad experience with IR recievers, but im open for suggestions .
Any other views/ideas are most welcome !