kick ass tv capture system specs

SamBeckett · Rookie Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 54

I've created a list of specs for my computer dream system.
anyone want to give advise on if anything should be changed?

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RMC4D-IDE 4U Rackmount Chassis w/16x3.5 Hot-swap IDE Bays
http://store.yahoo.com/rackmountnet/brsca35x1sca.html
$1,035.00

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650W Hotswap EPS-12V P.S.
http://store.yahoo.com/rackmountnet/brsca35x1sca.html
$456.00

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SLIM Teac DV W22E Internal DVD-RW Drive 8 X Read Speed 2 X Write Speed
(must be slim due to avaliable slots in case)
http://www.compuadds.com/product.asp?prodcode=S-979649
$250.00

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RAID 5 array is equal to (the number of drives in the array minus 1) x (the capacity of the smallest drive in the array)

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OPTION 1 - with 16x 320 gig drives

320 x 7 = 2240 - over max
320 x 6 = 1920 - with one extra single drive (320)
total usable space 4480GB = 1920 + 1920 + 320 + 320

$4800 = 16 x $300

GB PER $ RATIO = 1.06$ per gig

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OPTION 2 - with 16x 300 gig drives

300 x 7 = 2100 - over max
300 x 6 = 1800 - with one extra single drive (300)
total usable space 4200GB = 1800 + 1800 + 300 + 300

$4160 = 16 x $260

GB PER $ RATIO = 1.00$ per gig

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OPTION 3 - with 16x 250 gig drives

250 x 7 = 1750 - under max, no extra
total usable space 3500GB = 1750 + 1750

$2720 = 16 x $170

GB PER $ RATIO = 0.78$ per gig

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3ware 7506-8 64-bit/66MHz
3.6TB each, 2TB per drive letter

$800 = $400 x 2

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512MB DDR ECC REGISTERED 266MHz. 184-Pin. New OEM Memory Module Only
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pctekonline/51pcddrdimme.html
$316 = $79.00 x 4

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AMD Athlon MP 2800+, 266MHz FSB, 512K L2 Cache Processor - OEM
Bundle With: Matching Fan/Heatsink
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-419&depa=0
$400 = $199 X 2

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ASUS A7M266-D AMD 760MPX XP Ready 4DDR 4USB2.0 Dual Socket A Motherboard w/ Audio & LAN
http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=a7m266-d
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/beatprice-dot-com/asa7ddrsupno.html
$200.00

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WinTV-Nexus-s
http://www.hauppauge.com/html/dvb_s.htm
$210.00

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Sapphire RADEON 9800 SE ATLANTIS 128MB DDR AGP 8X DVI/TVO OEM
$150.00

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Philips Remote Control & USB IR Receiver for Microsoft Windows X
http://www.getitgotitgood.com/view.php?type=Products&id=215809_GGG
http://myhtpc.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=524&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
$50.00

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