HTPC Build - Antec Fusion 430 (Black)

[kimko]

Hey armandp.

nice htpc documentation. thanks a lot.

i have a little problem: i can't open th website, that explains how to setup the harmony 525. do you have a backup of the content or any other idea where i can get it? would be awesome! thanks!

[mironicus]

Hello!

I am also using the Antec Fusion 430 (Silver). Is there a way to use/map the volume knob in Mediaportal (like next/previous)l?

[armandp]

Originally Posted by kimko

Hey armandp.

nice htpc documentation. thanks a lot.

i have a little problem: i can't open th website, that explains how to setup the harmony 525. do you have a backup of the content or any other idea where i can get it? would be awesome! thanks!

Google cache to the rescue. No screenshots.

Originally Posted by mironicus

Hello!

I am also using the Antec Fusion 430 (Silver). Is there a way to use/map the volume knob in Mediaportal (like next/previous)l?

Not that i know of, it should definately be possible though!

[parastic]

Originally Posted by armandp

Try Catalyst 8.4 or 8.7 (beta) drivers. I read some people got similar problems when using 8.5-6.

Thank you, tht did the trick

I followed your great guide now, and I only have one strange thing left

De-Interlace

If I use PowerDVD8 deinterlace works great, but within MP there's no deinterlace.
Played with some settings and codecs, but no luck

Anyone who can help, please?

TIA,
Para

[LttlScamp]

Armand, are you still using the 7.01 imon drivers? I swear I had things working with the 7.20 drivers but now all I get is the "Failed to locate assembly MSASSTATE" error launching the CybrDisplay plugin config.

[armandp]

Originally Posted by parastic

De-Interlace

If I use PowerDVD8 deinterlace works great, but within MP there's no deinterlace.
Played with some settings and codecs, but no luck

Are you using Hardware Acceleration? In the MP configuration there's a DirectX section where you can set the PowerDVD settings. Also in PowerDVD there's a advanced section where you can specify deinterlacing. Deinterlacing for me still is a hit or miss situation with different ATI drivers, CCC and PowerDVD, OS settings. If you read through my fp you can see my own struggle with the subject

Originally Posted by LttlScamp

Armand, are you still using the 7.01 imon drivers? I swear I had things working with the 7.20 drivers but now all I get is the "Failed to locate assembly MSASSTATE" error launching the CybrDisplay plugin config.

Yep still @ 7.01, no need to change cause it works fine if it ain't broken don't fix it Try your luck in the CybrDisplay support thread.

[parastic]

Originally Posted by armandp

Are you using Hardware Acceleration? In the MP configuration there's a DirectX section where you can set the PowerDVD settings. Also in PowerDVD there's a advanced section where you can specify deinterlacing.

Thank you, I found the DirectX/PowerDVD options and everything is fine now

My HTPC is getting better and better!

[armandp]

Great to hear that i'm actually helping people!

[OutlawDave]

Hey Armand, thanks for a very useful thread. I have a very similar setup to yours and it's almost ready.

I do have a question about the Logitech 525 and the IR Server Suite. I installed the Server Suite as in the page you linked, and it works well in MediaPortal, but that's about it. I installed PowerDVD (as well as that "plugin" to launch it from the MP root menu) in order to play HD DVD and BluRay, and this all works well, except I can't control PowerDVD with my Logitech remote.

Has anyone had any experience with this sort of configuration? What is generally required to get the remote to work within PowerDVD as well as MediaPortal?

Thanks,

Dave

[Smitty2k1]

Originally Posted by armandp

Cool - i'm very interested in the 9550 undervolting experience and temperatures. If I should go that route i don't want to add a fan to my mini ninja (and i want to keep the case fans on 'low').

Well I have a 5400+ X2 which is 2.8GHz at 65W. I think that phenom you want is also going to have a TDP of 65W. I have no fan on my ninja mini and I have both case fans set to low and my temperatures are great! (Except the 80C mystery temperature) Just thought I'd share.