My Little HTPC Baby - Page 3

Spragleknas · 2006-07-20, 00:09

Sorry if you mentioned this, but isn't the MSI Mega noisy (loud fans)?

I'm considering a simular cheap thin with Antec's NSK1300 ("Aria" - just made cheaper and in black)

Features:

* 4 Drive Bays
1 x 5.25Âh External drive bay
Up to 3 x 3.5Âh HDD drive bays
* Includes universal optical drive bay cover
* Flip-Up drive cage for easy drive installation
* Three-layer side panel (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) dampens system generated noise
* Thermal interface tape to dissipate heat out from HDD to the cage
* 300 Watt Power Supply with Universal Input and PFC
* Motherboard ? Fits in MicroATX Form Factor (9.6Âh x 9.6Âh or 24.5cm x 24.5cm)
* Four Expansion slots
* 2 x USB, 1x Audio In & Out
* Blue LED light on both sides of the front panel to indicate that the power is on
* Net Weight: 13.1 Ibx / 5,9 kg
* Gross Weight: 13.7 Ibs / 6,2 kg
* Dimension: 7.9Âh (H) x 10.6Âg (D) x 13.2Âh (W)
* Box Dimension: 10Âh (H) x 12.5Âh (D) x 14.5Âh (W)

... the PSU has a 120mm fan

takingover · 2006-07-20, 00:13

Is only noisy for about 5 seconds when you turn it on as the CPU fan's turn on full but once the bois as loaded they go silent. Have it on all day and can't hear the fans. Just depends on what your looking for and want from a HTPC.

Jay

classico · 2006-08-04, 10:14

Looking good - I realy like your setup :-)

Does the Hyundai TV turn on like a monitor when you turn on/wake up your HTPC with the MCE remote?

foutzi · 2006-08-11, 18:53

Hi , I want to ask if you can play radio and both analog and digital TV from
MP. I'm asking you because with some hybrid cards that's a problem.

Sorry for my English, I'm Greek.

foutzi · 2006-08-11, 18:55

Oh , I forgot to tell you that your system is very good and stylish too.

Bye
:wink:

takingover · 2007-03-30, 14:06

Just thought I'd give you an update as got it all set up with a new TV stand and everything. It's just that as the box is so small I think i've out grown it and not sure what to do now. Did think about getting a new case and transfering everything into that as not sure the TV server is going to be stable engough to be used as your main TV for a while. As was going to build a server which held all my files as now got over 3TB spread over my current network.

Any suguestion or tips you've found please share as would love to hear them.

cheetah05 · 2007-04-13, 18:32

What skin is that?

gemini · 2007-04-24, 10:35

Hi,
did anyone get the front-display to work with Media Portal? I tried several setting in Joe Dalton's plug-in, but so far without success.

Regards,
Gemini

takingover · 2007-04-24, 11:23

Hi gemini,

I've tried that plugin but could get anything to work, would be great if you could.

BTW,

The skin i'm using in the pictures is MePo Black, however just changed to Foofaraw as it's a lot cleaner looking. Not sure if i'll switch back but nice for a change.

Jay

takingover · 2007-08-03, 00:26

I love the TV the only problem i've got is that it won't go to sleep if theres no input. Which is so

as my box shuts down after a while but the tv stays on just flashing no input!!!!!

Anyway love MP and can't wait for a new version.

Jay

2006-07-20, 00:09	#21 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,977 Thanks: 194 Thanked 106 Times in 86 Posts Country: My System	Sorry if you mentioned this, but isn't the MSI Mega noisy (loud fans)? I'm considering a simular cheap thin with Antec's NSK1300 ("Aria" - just made cheaper and in black) Features: * 4 Drive Bays 1 x 5.25Âh External drive bay Up to 3 x 3.5Âh HDD drive bays * Includes universal optical drive bay cover * Flip-Up drive cage for easy drive installation * Three-layer side panel (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) dampens system generated noise * Thermal interface tape to dissipate heat out from HDD to the cage * 300 Watt Power Supply with Universal Input and PFC * Motherboard ? Fits in MicroATX Form Factor (9.6Âh x 9.6Âh or 24.5cm x 24.5cm) * Four Expansion slots * 2 x USB, 1x Audio In & Out * Blue LED light on both sides of the front panel to indicate that the power is on * Net Weight: 13.1 Ibx / 5,9 kg * Gross Weight: 13.7 Ibs / 6,2 kg * Dimension: 7.9Âh (H) x 10.6Âg (D) x 13.2Âh (W) * Box Dimension: 10Âh (H) x 12.5Âh (D) x 14.5Âh (W) ... the PSU has a 120mm fan __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no My Christmas skin 2008 (widescreen)

2006-07-20, 00:13	#22 (permalink)
takingover Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Age: 24 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	Is only noisy for about 5 seconds when you turn it on as the CPU fan's turn on full but once the bois as loaded they go silent. Have it on all day and can't hear the fans. Just depends on what your looking for and want from a HTPC. Jay __________________ My old HTPC Baby - Gallery Link - Building HTPC Now Over 3.5 Terrabytes of TV Files

2007-03-30, 14:06	#26 (permalink)
takingover Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Age: 24 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	New Pix's!!!!! Just thought I'd give you an update as got it all set up with a new TV stand and everything. It's just that as the box is so small I think i've out grown it and not sure what to do now. Did think about getting a new case and transfering everything into that as not sure the TV server is going to be stable engough to be used as your main TV for a while. As was going to build a server which held all my files as now got over 3TB spread over my current network. Any suguestion or tips you've found please share as would love to hear them. __________________ My old HTPC Baby - Gallery Link - Building HTPC Now Over 3.5 Terrabytes of TV Files

2007-04-13, 18:32	#27 (permalink)
cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 326 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	What skin is that? __________________ Ben Barron's Online Web Design & Applications Portfolio

2007-04-24, 10:35	#28 (permalink)
gemini Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eppingen Posts: 16 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Front Display on MSI 865 Hi, did anyone get the front-display to work with Media Portal? I tried several setting in Joe Dalton's plug-in, but so far without success. Regards, Gemini

2006-08-04, 10:14	#23 (permalink)
classico Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Copenhagen Age: 36 Posts: 60 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	Looking good - I realy like your setup :-) Does the Hyundai TV turn on like a monitor when you turn on/wake up your HTPC with the MCE remote?

2006-08-11, 18:53	#24 (permalink)
foutzi Portal User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greece Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi , I want to ask if you can play radio and both analog and digital TV from MP. I'm asking you because with some hybrid cards that's a problem. Sorry for my English, I'm Greek.

2006-08-11, 18:55	#25 (permalink)
foutzi Portal User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greece Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh , I forgot to tell you that your system is very good and stylish too. Bye :wink:

2007-04-24, 11:23	#29 (permalink)
takingover Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Age: 24 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	Hi gemini, I've tried that plugin but could get anything to work, would be great if you could. BTW, The skin i'm using in the pictures is MePo Black, however just changed to Foofaraw as it's a lot cleaner looking. Not sure if i'll switch back but nice for a change. Jay __________________ My old HTPC Baby - Gallery Link - Building HTPC Now Over 3.5 Terrabytes of TV Files

2007-08-03, 00:26	#30 (permalink)
takingover Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Age: 24 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	I love the TV the only problem i've got is that it won't go to sleep if theres no input. Which is so as my box shuts down after a while but the tv stays on just flashing no input!!!!! Anyway love MP and can't wait for a new version. Jay __________________ My old HTPC Baby - Gallery Link - Building HTPC Now Over 3.5 Terrabytes of TV Files

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