my built in HTPC

regeszter · 2007-12-17, 16:27

HW

CPU: E2160
Mo: Gigabyte P35-DS3
Video: Asus 7300GT Silent
HDD: Samsung SATA 200GB
PSU: FSP 215W
TV tuner: Hauppage PVR150 MCE
K&M: Genius wireless
Fan: noname 12V@5V
DVD: LG DVD-ROM
Remote: MCE remote

SW
MP 0.2.3 + MPWI

Codec:
ffdshow + Nvidia Purevideo

Nemulate · 2007-12-17, 16:48

Hi,

thats a really cool looking system! I presume the system is mounted vertically on that piece of board? Is there any resonance from the fan etc into the wood or is it totally silent?

regeszter · 2007-12-17, 16:52

There is no any resonance. The wood is too big for resonance.

Marcusb · 2007-12-17, 18:42

I like that setup

It's very professional looking and yeah, seems like the wood would very much help to eliminate noise.

two thoughts of mine though:
1) It's a pretty far off thought, but what sort of wood is it? In case of massive system failure, MDF could be a bit too prone to fire. Maybe add in some thermal fuses? I realise anything like this is very unlikely, but just to make sure all your bases are covered.

2) please tell me that with such a professional looking set up you have a remote control for it? I can't see any receivers and the keyboard and mouse are a bit too obvious, kind of like they are required for operation. If you don't already have a remote, grab an MCE one. They are very cheap nowadays and can do it all. Otherwise, look at the voice control plug in, now that would really impress people

The remotes in the pictures look more like TV/DVD etc, but I could be wrong.

Great work,
Marcus.

regeszter · 2007-12-18, 09:07

Yes, it is MDF. The CPU runs under 50C on 100% load, the PSU too. There is enough gap behind the LCD TV for heat.

There is a remote for Leadtek tuner. Now it is enough me. I use the MP coolcommand plugin. I can start PC from off but i can't from standby or hibernate. It is a problem here.

regeszter · 2008-03-23, 14:17

MCE remote works like a charm with MP! thx. the advice

ThaClown · 2008-03-27, 15:18

Whow that is really cool! great job man, I think i'll try that at home...

2007-12-17, 16:27	#1 (permalink)
regeszter Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary Age: 33 Posts: 322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	my built in HTPC HW CPU: E2160 Mo: Gigabyte P35-DS3 Video: Asus 7300GT Silent HDD: Samsung SATA 200GB PSU: FSP 215W TV tuner: Hauppage PVR150 MCE K&M: Genius wireless Fan: noname 12V@5V DVD: LG DVD-ROM Remote: MCE remote SW MP 0.2.3 + MPWI Codec: ffdshow + Nvidia Purevideo Attached Thumbnails Last edited by regeszter; 2008-03-23 at 14:16. Reason: some hw upgrade (tv tuner, remote)

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2007-12-17, 16:48	#2 (permalink)
Nemulate Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IOW Age: 45 Posts: 487 Thanks: 13 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	Hi, thats a really cool looking system! I presume the system is mounted vertically on that piece of board? Is there any resonance from the fan etc into the wood or is it totally silent?

2007-12-17, 16:52	#3 (permalink)
regeszter Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary Age: 33 Posts: 322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	There is no any resonance. The wood is too big for resonance.

2007-12-17, 18:42	#4 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,909 Thanks: 61 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts Country: My System	I like that setup It's very professional looking and yeah, seems like the wood would very much help to eliminate noise. two thoughts of mine though: 1) It's a pretty far off thought, but what sort of wood is it? In case of massive system failure, MDF could be a bit too prone to fire. Maybe add in some thermal fuses? I realise anything like this is very unlikely, but just to make sure all your bases are covered. 2) please tell me that with such a professional looking set up you have a remote control for it? I can't see any receivers and the keyboard and mouse are a bit too obvious, kind of like they are required for operation. If you don't already have a remote, grab an MCE one. They are very cheap nowadays and can do it all. Otherwise, look at the voice control plug in, now that would really impress people The remotes in the pictures look more like TV/DVD etc, but I could be wrong. Great work, Marcus.

2007-12-18, 09:07	#5 (permalink)
regeszter Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary Age: 33 Posts: 322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	Yes, it is MDF. The CPU runs under 50C on 100% load, the PSU too. There is enough gap behind the LCD TV for heat. There is a remote for Leadtek tuner. Now it is enough me. I use the MP coolcommand plugin. I can start PC from off but i can't from standby or hibernate. It is a problem here.

2008-03-23, 14:17	#6 (permalink)
regeszter Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary Age: 33 Posts: 322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	MCE remote works like a charm with MP! thx. the advice