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If you get the PVR-150MCE version of the tvcard you also get built in FM radio. That version wont come with a remote though, but I tend to think the MCE2005 remote is better than the OEM hauppauge remote anyway.
If you get the PVR-150MCE version of the tvcard you also get built in FM radio. That version wont come with a remote though, but I...
Hello, I've recently hear about this forum and I must say I've been impressed by the quality of its content. As you might...
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Is there some utilit/script/aplication/something that i can run/click/... that switch my secondary and primary display on ati video card (and probably move all running aplications to _new_ secondary display). Or something what force all aplications to launch by default on secondary and move taskbar etc. to secondary too. OR how...
Is there some utilit/script/aplication/something that i can run/click/... that switch my secondary and primary display on ati video...
Is there some utilit/script/aplication/something that i can run/click/... that switch my secondary and primary display on ati video...
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The reason is quite simple, I use a SmartWI cardsplitter and it tends to be a bit unstable if I enclose the smartcard. The signal doesn't seem to be strong enough to penetrate the chassis.
The reason is quite simple, I use a SmartWI cardsplitter and it tends to be a bit unstable if I enclose the smartcard. The signal...
Hi, I've recently gotten rid of my ugly old CRT and replaced it with a Samsung LCD. Really cool but in the light of the...
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It does, hardware hybrid cards already exist. The Hauppauge HVR-1300MCE and the Dvico Digital Hybrid come to mind.
It does, hardware hybrid cards already exist. The Hauppauge HVR-1300MCE and the Dvico Digital Hybrid come to mind.
Hi all. My PC is with: - Intel D915PLWDL Motherboard - Celeron D 336 - 2.8 Ghz - 2 x 1 GB DDR RAM - Asus Geforce 6600...
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For most of us there are next to no true HD resources available. I know that the US people have some OTA HD, but here in europe you are limited to a handful of wmv-hd DVD movies, a sat. trial channel and a few other options. Things are getting there, however, we know very little about the distribution. It could well be that...
For most of us there are next to no true HD resources available. I know that the US people have some OTA HD, but here in europe you...
Well for the first time I should build a HTPC to my Epson EMP-TW600. What AGP card do I need to look at HDTV. I dont want to...
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I would go for Pro personally, have had bad experiences trying to network Home machines.
I would go for Pro personally, have had bad experiences trying to network Home machines.
Going to select Home as it is a little cheaper. What are the tradeoffs?! Are there strong reasons choosing Professional over...
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The 6500er card is nothing else than an overclocked Geforce 6200 TC (NV44 chip). It is ok for watching Movies but if you want to play games you should buy at least a card with NV43 chip like Geforce 6600 which is three times faster and comes with the full features set of the Geforce 6 series. (The NV44 chip lacks some features...
The 6500er card is nothing else than an overclocked Geforce 6200 TC (NV44 chip). It is ok for watching Movies but if you want to...
I am really only looking to watch movies, play emulators, and possibly a few mid range games such as need for speed. I know I...
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Your first link is something I am looking for, but for at least 2 HDDs, better 4 (in one case of course). Because a 500GB HDD is very expensive. For nearly the same price I get 4x250GB. The other link is a bit unpractical, because You need extra drives to connect to this server. What I am looking for is something like this...
Your first link is something I am looking for, but for at least 2 HDDs, better 4 (in one case of course). Because a 500GB HDD is...
I am looking for a case with at least space for 2 HDDs (better 4). I dont want to backup something, so I dont need Raid. I just...
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I experienced alot of problems with mounted DVD-R films over my 11g (108mbp) wlan. My solution was to install this: http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=51155 sorry for the swedish. The playback from my file server is now flawless. (even with dual layer DVD-R)
I experienced alot of problems with mounted DVD-R films over my 11g (108mbp) wlan. My solution was to install this...
Has anyone had problems playing full size 5-8gig DVD Images over a wireless connection without any stuttering/loss of connection...
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sorry tklon, i didn't make myself clear.. i already have the gear which i am using with MCE.. i was just wondering if it would be ok to use with MP.. Anyway, i am well beyond this point now.. i have already migrated one machine over, and apart from the very, very slow channel changing time, it seems to run ok. cheers
sorry tklon, i didn't make myself clear.. i already have the gear which i am using with MCE.. i was just wondering if it would...
Hi all. I need your feedback on the harware i am planning on using to build my 2 MP machines. Here goes. MP 1 (main unit )...
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>BugsBunny ... many thanks for the useful info >zswman - well they are the symptoms I'm having and its sounds like I don't have the plugin installed ... thought I'd read somewhere it had be removed .. so if I just use the latest SVN build that should sort it ?? well I'm offt o try that.. I'll let you know how it goes many...
>BugsBunny ... many thanks for the useful info >zswman - well they are the symptoms I'm having and its sounds like I don't...
Hi, I'm in the process of building a media PC using the new Zalman HD160 case and I'm experiencing problems getting the remote...
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http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/108219 This tuner says it is compatible with MCE but the manufacturer and model arnt listed, should it work with mediaportal? I assume if it is MCE compatible it will have BDE drivers ? Edit: I should probably have posted this in hardware selection help.
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/108219 This tuner says it is compatible with MCE but the manufacturer and model arnt listed...
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/108219 This tuner says it is compatible with MCE but the manufacturer and model arnt listed...
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Seen it on www.vendur.no , but stiff prices.... I know they come boundled with the PVR-150 non-MCE, but not the MCE ver., right? Anybody with any good ideas? All scandinavian shops will probably do...
Seen it on www.vendur.no , but stiff prices.... I know they come boundled with the PVR-150 non-MCE, but not the MCE ver., right...
Seen it on www.vendur.no , but stiff prices.... I know they come boundled with the PVR-150 non-MCE, but not the MCE ver., right...
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thanks for your response. i forgot to mention that i'm using a asrock 939Dual-SATA2 mobo. for the installation of my articcooling cooler i had to bend 2 of the chipsetcooler-fins, but i think the xp120 has a smaller baseplate.
thanks for your response. i forgot to mention that i'm using a asrock 939Dual-SATA2 mobo. for the installation of my articcooling...
hi everyone i currently run a silverstone lascala 16m htpc case with an amd athlon64 3200+ and a arctic-cooling silencer64TC. cpu...
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I do own an LC11m since one year now my conclusions : PROS : It's nice The VFD is great CONS: uAtx is too restrictive The raiser card restrict even more the Mother Board choice It's not so quite, i had to change almost all the fan myself (i'm a bit crazy about noise so perhaps it'll fit your need) IMHO and as you can...
I do own an LC11m since one year now my conclusions : PROS : It's nice The VFD is great CONS: uAtx is too restrictive...
Hi, because I had bad experiences with my first HTPC (Shuttle SN85) I'll try to get your comments for the above case & board...
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Yes, I just checked last nite and my TV ONLY has the cable input and Compostie Input :( But it looks like the bundle I bought has a PCI Plugin that is an A/V Adapter for composite :D
Yes, I just checked last nite and my TV ONLY has the cable input and Compostie Input :( But it looks like the bundle I bought...
I am thinking of turning my desktop into a Home Theater PC. No idea how to start it and what I need to get/use. This is my...
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Ah, Sorry Okay. :oops: I looked at the link before I posted, but couldnt see what you were talking about, but I do now. I think the 150 MCE kit is simply a PVR150 card with an MCE remote included. The 150MCE is physically a different card that has the FM tuner in it. Im assuming the 150 MCE kit is for people who want the MCE...
Ah, Sorry Okay. :oops: I looked at the link before I posted, but couldnt see what you were talking about, but I do now. I think...
I currently have a Wintv PVR-150 card and aside from black bars on both sides of the video the card it working perfectly. I am...
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Yeah :) but I don't post there very often. I did post the same setup there too :) http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_message/25823215 Current updated setup: Case: Enlight EN-7473 Desktop 200W Zilver Mobo: Asus A8V-MX CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ BOXED *Venice-Core* (Socket 939) Mem: Kingston 512MB PC3200 ValueRam *CL3*...
Yeah :) but I don't post there very often. I did post the same setup there too :)...
I am planning to build a HTPC for a while now, and today I started to gather some information about stuff I would use to build it...
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S-video is just crap. I used it on my tv for a while, and I thought it was okay,,but once I got the RGB cable s-video is not an option on a crt again! You MUST use an rgb cable. edit: and powerstrip. To find the right timing is not easy. You should search google for powerstrip timings. Pherhaps you find someone who use...
S-video is just crap. I used it on my tv for a while, and I thought it was okay,,but once I got the RGB cable s-video is not an...
Hi, I am thinking of turning my existing PC into a HTPC. Its spec is Athlon 64 3200+ MSI RS480 mobo 1Gb RAM X600 pro no TV...
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agh, dammit... :twisted: that should teach me, making fun of someones spelling mistakes... :lol:
agh, dammit... :twisted: that should teach me, making fun of someones spelling mistakes... :lol:
Hi Im Tom Sutter form the Netherlands I've heard about media pc's.. and ive got intrested. I have a verry fast pc, but i cant...
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:lol: I know that, i just meant that electric heating is expensive :) Usually when you want to heat a room you should do so from a heat source placed in a good spot to do so. I dont think using a computer is ideal :) Im surprised hear that electric heating is the only choice. Anyway i live in Denmark, and i spend lots of money on...
:lol: I know that, i just meant that electric heating is expensive :) Usually when you want to heat a room you should do so from a...
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/amex-digital-announces-bluray-htpc-173726.php -k
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Hey, Planning to build a new HTPC in the next couple of weeks, the spec I'm going for is as follows, any advice would be great! Case: Silverstone LC17s MB: MSI K8NGM2-FID CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ (This is the main area Im unsure about) Hauppage WinTV Nova Ci-s with Dragon CAM for $ky 512 of DDR 400 ram Seasonic S12-430...
Hey, Planning to build a new HTPC in the next couple of weeks, the spec I'm going for is as follows, any advice would be great...
Hey, Planning to build a new HTPC in the next couple of weeks, the spec I'm going for is as follows, any advice would be great...
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Can't seem to get a definitive answer anywhere, can I fit both a VFD and an IR sensor in a D.5 case? Cheers S
Can't seem to get a definitive answer anywhere, can I fit both a VFD and an IR sensor in a D.5 case? Cheers S
Can't seem to get a definitive answer anywhere, can I fit both a VFD and an IR sensor in a D.5 case? Cheers S
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I use SATA for the drive I have WinXP installed on, works fine, IDE for the recordings. Looking at the forums there seemed to be people having issues using SATA for recording/playback. See: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/viewtopic.php?t=15291 Note: I did not do a lot of research (almost a year ago when I build it) so could be...
I use SATA for the drive I have WinXP installed on, works fine, IDE for the recordings. Looking at the forums there seemed to be...
Hi to All Looking to update my PC, which is my HTPC but need to do more tha MP can Handle (at moment). Prerequisites are...
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DirecTV and MP Yes, I have looked at that post. But, it does not explain how to configure MP to receive an A/V signal from a tuner card with a composite connection to a DirecTV box. I believe it is discussing how to tune the DirecTV box from within MP once you have it setup. I'm not even at the tuning stage. I need to know how to...
DirecTV and MP Yes, I have looked at that post. But, it does not explain how to configure MP to receive an A/V signal from a tuner...
I've been researching building my own PVR for the last few months, but the amount of information out there is just staggering...
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The standard MP skins are designed for PAL resolution, 720x576, so you're not too far under that. Why don't you try setting the resolution on your desktop PC to 640x480 and see what happens? I know there are guys out there with touchscreens somewhere :wink:
The standard MP skins are designed for PAL resolution, 720x576, so you're not too far under that. Why don't you try setting the...
Does anyone have experience with the 8" 640x480 LCD Touch Screens for Media Portal? I only use MP for music and pictures and do...
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arielext, What version of the drivers are you using? I just purchased the ST62k last weekend and I'm getting ready to install MP on it, but I'm having some set up problems... I have the VGA out connected to an LCD and the TV Out connected to my Plasma (480p). I've installed XP Home Edition and the Catalyst 6.4 drivers and my...
arielext, What version of the drivers are you using? I just purchased the ST62k last weekend and I'm getting ready to install...
So I bought myself a Shuttle ST62K with a Celeron D 315 cpu to become my HTPC, the onboard graphics card is an Ati 9100 which can't...
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You will notice it when stuff stops working correctly, go for the 6200.
You will notice it when stuff stops working correctly, go for the 6200.
Hi, This video card Inno3D 6200 128Mb , AGP, 64bit, DVI, TV out enough for MP? Now I use a Geforce mx4000 64MB video card. I...
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Thank you for your tips. I found out that my HDMI/DVI adapter cable was the problem. I repaced it and now the DENON is recognized during boot and I the DVI output is activated as expected. Regards, Christoph
Thank you for your tips. I found out that my HDMI/DVI adapter cable was the problem. I repaced it and now the DENON is...
Hello, My HTPC is connected via HDMI/DVI adapter to a DENON Receiver. The DENON is then connected via HDMI to a Plasma TV. My...
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I belive the FX5200 was the first budget DX9-card....
I belive the FX5200 was the first budget DX9-card....
Hi, The prices for the 5200 and 6200 are so close it doesn't matter, which one would work better for mediaportal? Thanks...
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