[mdlug] Power supply & hard drive

[Mark Thuemmel]

On 05/21/2011 01:35 PM, Raj KANNAN wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I am planning on collecting components to be used to build a media desktop
> (mythubuntu possibly). I would like your opinion (good / bad) on power
> supply & hard drive deals I found.
> 
> http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-IM400W&title=iMicro-IM400W-400W-ATX12V-Power-Supply&c=CJ
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=361116&SID=FW9vfa2b
> 
> 
> 
>  The hard drive is only 5400 rpm. Any disadvantages with not going for 7200
> rpm.
> 

I'd probably go with the Western Digital over the Samsung hard drive
just for the name brand, but have never had a problem with Samsung drives.

http://tinyurl.com/34pw9qv

If you are just playing media and not editing or a lot of transcoding,
I'd think 5400 is fine even if it is slower.  I'd expect the 5400 to use
less electricity.


I generally buy the cheapest power supply possible, but have been
thinking about energy efficiency lately.  This PS says "energy star"
rated for just a few bucks extra:

http://www.directron.com/ps480d2.html


I'd be interested in hearing what video capture device you use for your
MythTV if you pick one, as I'm ready to upgrade mine from analog to digital.