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HP G7 N54

  • 06-01-2014 5:58pm
    #1
    platinums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭


    Im trying to convince myself to get one of these for a HTPC / Media Centre / Nas.. basically all my eggs in one basket.

    Probably could put a TV Tuner in there too.

    Will it be any good, has anyone borked one together so far? ~€120 after cash back for the unit too, so cheaper than a Synology and unlike a readynas (same price point) it can run windows.

    I would like it to be able to connect my Sky dish and Digi aerial for the free to air channels. SO a TV Tuner card that can switch between the two, does one exist?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I had one for a NAS. They're quite noisy, I can't imagine using one as a HTPC in your living room unless you're stone deaf.

    Although everybody has a different tolerance for noise... I try to keep HTPCs as quiet as possible or silent ideally.


  • #3
    platinums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭platinums


    Would it be worth changing the fan for a quiet one? was it the fans or the drive making the noise?


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The fans. The PSU fan in particular. It was loud enough that personally I couldn't put it where I had earmarked and eventually got rid of it.

    They're fine in a ventilated cupboard or office type room but I wouldn't put it in a living room. Like I said, YMMV and I know some people use them as HTPCs and don't care about the noise.


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