Looking for a *QUIET* computer

[Walter Dnes]

  I've ordered a pcHDTV 5500 card that will pick up regular NTSC as well
as digital (ATSC) TV.  The web site is http://pchdtv.com/ and they have
*ONLY* linux drivers.  According to their FAQ...
Q: Is there a windows version of the drivers?
A: Not at this time.
(1... 2... 3... awwwwwwwwwwwww<g>)

  The computer I'm looking for will have to be *QUIET*, including the
hard drive.  I intend to use it as a tape-delay for recording movies
that air at 3:00 AM, etc.  The living room is next to my bedroom, and
they share a common air duct, so noise would travel.

  The hardware requirements are...
  - *MUST HAVE* at least one PCI 2.2 slot (5 volts).
  - 128 megs of ram
  - 1.2 ghz Intel Pentium, or an AMD

  I intend to get well beyond the minimum.  A large harddrive is also
nice.  I can pick up 5 local and 1 Buffalo HDTV stations broadcasting
over the air on a digital tuner hooked up to my regular TV set.  The
bandwidth for high-definition is huge compared to ordinary NTSC TV.
Even when output via a regular 19" TV, the high-def picture is stunning.

  Any recommendations here for a computer?  I'm looking for a complete
system.  Advice on the pchdtv forum leans towards
  - Nvidia FX 5200 video card (quiet and cheap)
  - overkill power supply (quiet when a 450 watt supply is only pushing
    out 250 watts)
  - Barracuda drives (quiet)
  - A few extra slots would be nice

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