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BillytheImpaler · 04-01-2008, 15:05

If you want 2 GiB RAM just get whatever's cheap. If buying from OcUK get this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=8&subcat=

You might also want to look into MythTV. IT's what I use. There are three Myth-centric distros, Knoppmyth, Mythbuntu, and Mythdora. I haven't really used any of them though. For my Myth boxes I did a minimal "server" installation of Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS 64-bit (Folding@Home requires 64-bit) and added everything else on top of that so I didn't end up with anything I wouldn't use. If you want a more desktop-like experience you might try the regular desktop with MythTV installed.

Play around and see what catches your fancy.

As for the case Antec's web site comes with "2 sidemounted 120 mm TriCool™ 3-speed fans." Whether or not they're any good I don't know. If you have to replace them I recommend highly the Yate Loon D12SL-12 in sexeh black and orange. They're cheap as chips and silent at 7v.

04-01-2008, 15:05	#11
BillytheImpaler Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Posts: 32	If you want 2 GiB RAM just get whatever's cheap. If buying from OcUK get this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=8&subcat= You might also want to look into MythTV. IT's what I use. There are three Myth-centric distros, Knoppmyth, Mythbuntu, and Mythdora. I haven't really used any of them though. For my Myth boxes I did a minimal "server" installation of Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS 64-bit (Folding@Home requires 64-bit) and added everything else on top of that so I didn't end up with anything I wouldn't use. If you want a more desktop-like experience you might try the regular desktop with MythTV installed. Play around and see what catches your fancy. As for the case Antec's web site comes with "2 sidemounted 120 mm TriCool™ 3-speed fans." Whether or not they're any good I don't know. If you have to replace them I recommend highly the Yate Loon D12SL-12 in sexeh black and orange. They're cheap as chips and silent at 7v. __________________