On 15.8.2010 21:59, Seppo Ingalsuo wrote:
Hi,
My old HTPC motherboard died and I'm now looking for a new one to become a vdr-sxfe "thin" client. The old Silverstone case is for normal ATX board but I no more need PCI slots so a smaller one, even a Mini-ITX would do. Since the PC runs 24/7 I'm interested in low-power motherboards with Atom CPU. There should be VDPAU support for MPEG-2 SDTV decoding + high-quality de-interlacing. I'm watching also sometimes H.264 HDTV channels from satellite. There should be 1080p50 video + up 7.1ch multi-channel PCM audio over HDMI. I'd like to get rid of SPDIF connection to AV-receiver.
My HTPC box has a home-brew LIRC receiver that connected to motherboard (Asus style) COM port heading. If COM ports are history I could change to Bluetooth remote control with a PS3 Blu-Ray remote. Therefore integrated BT support would be nice (otherwise some USB-BT dongle). WLAN is not mandatory since I stream from vdr server over gigabit ethernet. Are there still issues with some ethernet chipsets and Linux?
I found some options such as Asus AT3IONT-I DELUXE, Asus AT3IONT-I, Asus AT5IONT-I. I would be happy to hear experiences about these motherboards with Linux and Xine. Are there problems with some motherboard features? Other recommendations are welcome too!
Cheers, Seppo
Hi Seppo,
I'm also starting to check for a new setup, and i'm on the same line as you: Silent, low-power device that will runn 24/7. I have not yet looked too much around, but there is one thing i'm wondering. What kind of dvb-devices will you use? My current setup has two pci-cards, Full featured Technoternd dvb-s, and an other TT budget dvb-t. I have to replace the dvb-t card with dvb-c, because i will soon move to an area with cable-tv.. Is it possible to go with completely dvb-usb devices? Are thet reliable enough to not freeze/crash etc?
Regards,
René