MythTV Frontend Hardware

[Aaron Vegh]

Hi all,
I've lately been attempting to research hardware that would be
suitable for a Myth Frontend machine. I'm having a hell of a time with
it, as it turns out. My requirements are:

- Must playback HD video
- Must have gigabit ethernet
- Must run either fanless or very silently
- Must have DVI output
- Really want it to be under $400

I'm actually considering buying a used Mac Mini, with the Core Duo
1.66 GHz processor -- it's a couple years old, and can be had for
under $500 on eBay. The Everex gPC Mini that just came out also
appears to have the right hardware, but at $500 US is too much money.

My understanding is that one should be able to save big bucks building
it themselves. I just can't find the right components, esp. the
motherboard. Any help or recommendations would be welcome!

Cheers,
Aaron.

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