I'm running a lian li pc-q25 as a vmware esx server with media center and home server. I have a separate htpc that it streams from. Using a silicon dust hdhomerun with cable card to record. 5 hard drives + 1 wd raptor.
bump I have a pc-v354 black new in box with that plastic cord thing still on it.
$150 local pick up if you are in the SF bay area.
Otherwise I think it will be like $15 shipping so maybe $160.
I bought 2 for projects and ended up using only 1.
I have a Norco 4220 where I changed out the stock fans to keep it quieter. It's been running for about 2 years and I about to decommission it. Will only accept paypal (non credit card) or cash in person and local pick up only in San Jose. Heatware [TMC]JonDoms...
@sethmo - Going with myth as a backend will work if you have the digital plus package and a box with firewire. I was recording all my HD shows off of it onto my media center. Ran a script that converted the file names to something more usable then shared it on the network. The only downside to...
Yes both HVR 1800 series and 2200 series should work fine. I recommend going with Windows 7 media center and just connect everything and you should be fine.