[saltino]

I have a dream..
On a LINUX Ubuntu 10.4 x64 Desktop whit XBMC standalone and Nvidia Driver set and an ASUS AT3IONT-I (not DeLuxe)

Embedded atom330 dual core, nvidia ion, 1066ddr3 max 4gb 4xsata, 10xusb, vga, hdmi, gigalan, 6ch audio, s/pdif out, 1xpcie x16 specifications product descriptio n asus at3iont-i - motherboard - mini itx - nvidia ion form factor mini itx dimensions (wxdxh) 17.1 cm x 17.1 cm processor 1 ( 1 ) x intel atom 330 networking network adapter - ethernet, fast ethernet, gigabit ethernet product type motherboard chipset type nvidia ion max bus speed 533 mhz compatible processors atom ram 0 mb (installed) / 4 gb (max) storage controller serial ata-300 (raid) graphics controller nvidia ion audio output sound card - 5.1 channel surround supported ram technology ddr3 sdram supported ram integrity check non-ecc multi-core support dual-core 64-bit processors compatibility built-in usb ports configuration 10 x usb storage ports configuration 4 x sata microsoft certification form factor mini itx width 17.1 cm depth 17.1 cm product type motherboard compatible processors atom chipset type nvidia ion max bus speed 533 mhz storage controller serial ata-300 (raid) bios type ami power connectors 24-pin main power connector multi-core support dual-core 64-bit processors compatibility built-in memory ram installed ( max ) 0 mb / 4 gb (max) supported ram technology ddr3 sdram supported ram integrity check non-ecc ram features unbuffered, dual channel memory architecture supported ram speed pc3-6400, pc3-8500 expansion / connectivity additional connectors (optional) 4 x hi-speed usb processor type intel atom installed qty (max supported) 1 ( 1 ) data bus speed 533 mhz clock speed 330 miscellaneous software included drivers & utilities, asus live update, asus pc probe 2 cables included 2 x serial ata cable video graphics controller nvidia ion audio audio output sound card sound output mode 5.1 channel surround audio codec realtek alc887 telecom / networking networking network adapter - ethernet, fast ethernet, gigabit ethernet.

whit OCZ 4GB of RAM at Low Voltage 2 x 2 GB DDR3 - 1333 PC3

1333MHz DDR3 CL 9-9-9-20(CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS) Available in 4GB optimized kits Unbuffered Gold Layered Z3 XTC Heatspreader* Lifetime Warranty 1.65 Volts** 240 Pin DIMM

mounted on an Antec NSK 3480 case

SPECIFICATIONS: Antec NSK-3480 (from the product page) Quiet and highly efficient 380W power supply - Universal input - Active PFC and high efficiency design for superior environmentally - Friendly operation Dual-chamber structure separates power supply heat and noise for cooler quieter operation Advanced cooling system - 1 Rear 120mm TriCool 3-speed fan - 2 Front mount for optional 92mm fan Drive Bays - Front Accessible: 2 x 5.25" (with one removable HDD bracket), 1 x 3.5" - Internal: 1 x 3.5" (or 2 x 3.5"with one in 5.25" bay) with silicone grommets to isolate drive vibrations Expansion Slots 4 Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia connections - 2 x USB 2.0 - 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®) - Audio In and Out Material 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction
Compatibility Accommodates MicroATX motherboards (9.6" x 9.6") Dimensions - 13.75"(H) x 7.75"(W) x 14"(D) - 34.93cm(H) x 19.69cm(W) x 35.56cm(D) Net Weight - 14.4lbs - 6.53kg


for an LG Plasma FullHD 1080 of 50inch.. LG50pq2000
LG Plasma TV, 50 inch screen size, Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels, Brightness: 1500 cd/m2, Aspect ratio: 16:9, HDTV Ready, Display format: 1080p, Picture in Picture...

My old but great SkyStar 2 TV PCI card (DVB-S)

Reception of digital DVB-S television/radio channels and teletext Reception of data services via satellite dish (Multicast/Unicast, MPE) Video editing Software EVE Plug & Play PCI card Input frequencies: 950 - 2,150 MHz RF level: -65 to -25 dBm LNB support: 13V/18V, 350 mA max. DiSEqC 1.0 SCPC and MCPC

• Physical / Environmental PCI Dimensions 133 mm x 100 mm
  
• PCI 2.1 compliant
  
• Operating Temperature 0-45 C°
  
• Storage Temperature 0-80 C°
  
• Operating Humidity 0-85 %
  

Weight 4,8 oz.

At state of art.. All are in my hand.. I wait only Antec-Case from TNT Express courier:

I suppose to try unetbootin-windows-442 whit ubuntu-10.04-desktop-amd64.iso, after I would install latest SVN build of XBMC x64 in standalone mode (TV Back-end e/o XBMC Front-end) and in last Tvheadend part of the HTS project hosted at http://www.lonelycoder.com/hts for stream TV Sat on other XBMC into HomeLan station whitout satellite cable antenna room.


Other Station at homeland are:

• Windows 7 x64 NFS/FTP/SAMBA server whitout XBMC (Back-end)
  
• Linux x64 front-end station whit Ubuntu 10.4 SAMBA/NFS/Winbind client and XBMC (TV-Media Front-end) Tv Head End HTS
  

Any idea or suggestion?

p.s.
IR and Remote MCE are courtesy of my father that don't use our HP - SLIM S3230

[poofyhairguy]

Ummm...

Ok, correct me if I am wrong, but aren't you trying to combine a Mini ITX mobo with a MicroATX case?

If you like that case, get a cheap AMD combo for as much as that mobo and get more power for your money.

If you like the small size, well get a Mini ITX case. Most popular one from Antec (much cheaper ones from other makers):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

[saltino]

I suppose... but PCI TV card are all over 7cm

[ph77]

Is this card pci-express? If not you can't put it on this board...

[poofyhairguy]

I suppose... but PCI TV card are all over 7cm

Here is my Mini ITX build that allows for a fullsize card in the PCI Express slot:

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=71784

Honestly I think you should just go Micro ATX. They make great first HTPCs, and are very expandable. But then, use a HTPC case like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811163112

[ion_man]

Is this card pci-express? If not you can't put it on this board...

Exactly, that Asus mobo has a PCI-e slot, while the tuner card appears to be PCI.
To use that tuner card you need a different ION mobo, for example the Asus AT3N7A-I.

[misterpink]

LG Plasma FullHD 1080 of 50inch.. LG50pq2000
LG Plasma TV, 50 inch screen size, Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels, Brightness: 1500 cd/m2, Aspect ratio: 16:9, HDTV Ready, Display format: 1080p, Picture in Picture...

There is something very wrong with your description there .. as the Resolution spec states, that is absolutely NOT a 1080p tv.

So - so far we have wrong case for motherboard size, wrong motherboard for tuner card, and a mislabeled 50" display.

I think you need to go back to the drawing board.

[saltino]

There is something very wrong with your description there .. as the Resolution spec states, that is absolutely NOT a 1080p tv.

So - so far we have wrong case for motherboard size, wrong motherboard for tuner card, and a mislabeled 50" display.

I think you need to go back to the drawing board.

Wrong case? Size Why? Space? I'haven't prob actually for my HTPC normal destop size because this one have our asset, back to TV plasma television.
I want reuse tree of HD that old HTPC use, I don't believe that three WD 3,5 HD 250GB of one year life are garbage, sorry, I believe in my money, no size and case this is not my prob.. thx.

Mislabeled 50" display? Where?
LG 50PQ2000 Television
50" 1080p Plasma HD TV
With its sleek design, the PQ2000 Series complements virtually any décor. Not only does this 50” Plasma HD TV look stunning, it performs like none other, with built-in Freeview, 3x HDMI™, and a USB port for playback of your favourite media. (from LG Electronics UK). I buy one year ago this one... same garbage consideration, I can't buy another one for play whit Ion Mini-Itx or Epia, this TV it's really my budget for now.. this is not a prob.. thx also.

I have a problem, a really problem. My honest and brave SkyStar PCI TV Tuner card become at the end of a close lane.
Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1250 it's onli PCI-e TV TUNER card stable under inux x 64 HTS and XBMC?
Anybody have tested unde XBMC and HTS?
I can't believe!

Please I need any suggestion on a TV Tuner PCI-e x16 for MB above, Linux x64 Ubuntu 10.4 and HTS TVHEADEND XBMC compatible.

THX