Get a 6600 or 6600GT (passive cooled) and take advantage of all PureVideo features. Lower cards do not support all of those features which are quite handy when running MediaPortal... Noticable better quality for TV and video/DVD playback. (PCIe suggested)
Get a 6600 or 6600GT (passive cooled) and take advantage of all PureVideo features. Lower cards do not support all of those...
I just have to have a htpc with media portal. At the moment I'm using a laptop so I'm buying everything, how does this look?
ATX...
Hi,
I use Twinhan CI-TER(PCI) and FloppyDTV-T(Firewire) to watch the Boxer broadcasts using Mediaportal.
These cards can be bought from Datorbutiken, Mycom, Webhallen etc etc. I prefer the FloppyDTV-T card but it's a bit expensive. These cards are one of the few that works for scrambled channels. If you want to watch scrambled...
Hi,
I use Twinhan CI-TER(PCI) and FloppyDTV-T(Firewire) to watch the Boxer broadcasts using Mediaportal.
These cards can be...
Not really sure if I placed the post right... but here goes.
I live in Sweden and got Boxer (Digital TV) to view/record TV...
Is anybody having the same problem:
If i use Radio (through germal cable connection) only 3-4 stations are clear to hear. All others have a pretty heavy background noice. If i use my normal transistor radio all stations are clear :-)
coolsufer
Is anybody having the same problem:
If i use Radio (through germal cable connection) only 3-4 stations are clear to hear. All...
I am thinking about buying one of these. I read a few different places that this ships with XP-MCE drivers. Can anyone tell if this...
Hi, what tdt with usb connection recommed you to me?
Thanks
Hi, what tdt with usb connection recommed you to me?
Thanks
Hi, what tdt with usb connection recommed you to me?
Thanks
That's what I ment.
That's what I ment.
Hi
Does anyone know the difference between the HVR-1300 and the HVR-1300 MCE? (except the price :p)
Thanks
I'm searching for one of these for months...
Whereever I search I find nothing!
The support for this is really bad here in Germany!
I'm searching for one of these for months...
Whereever I search I find nothing!
The support for this is really bad here in Germany!
Hello there
I need a little bit help to find a good way to connect the TV to my media pc.
In the moment I am using a Geforce...
This is a good advice. I belive you should look for the ASUS mobo... you will have to buy a bracket for TV-out also.
The Maxtor is is probably the HDD that produces most heat. I'd go for Seagates 7200.9 160GB -> only one platter.
Memory should also be PC3200.
This is a good advice. I belive you should look for the ASUS mobo... you will have to buy a bracket for TV-out also.
The Maxtor...
I posted specs here a few months back for a HTPC I was planning on building and until I get the money together to build it, I'm...
Im running a Dell GX280 (2.0GHz 256MB RAM) and i am running a Radeon 9250 (128MB) and it works fine...but i dont have my DVB-T card yet
on monday the following stuff should arrive for it
- 250GB WD 8mb cache PATA drive
- additional 256mb PC2100 ram
- Compro DVB-t 300 (with remote)
Im running a Dell GX280 (2.0GHz 256MB RAM) and i am running a Radeon 9250 (128MB) and it works fine...but i dont have my DVB-T card...
Hi everyone,
I got my hands on this machine, just wondering if it will have the grunt
Dell P4 2.4
1GB RAM
ATI Radeon 9200...
Thanks. It looks like that with a home-built HTPC, you have to sacrifice Dolby Digital surround, at least for TV watching. Is this correct?
My big worry is the remote control issue. Since I have a Harmony remote, I can go to the Logitech website & pick a device, like an MCE remote. Does negate the need for me to have to mess...
Thanks. It looks like that with a home-built HTPC, you have to sacrifice Dolby Digital surround, at least for TV watching. Is...
I want to start putting together a HTPC & was looking at the Hauppauge 150MCE. I see that it has analogue audio inputs. Is it...
will try a firewire dvb-s today on it.
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tried, and works flawlessly.
The remote also works (after a reboot of windows LOL)
Timeshifting is also fine.
The only thing thats still open is that the drivers need an update still. Like the internal speaker is always on. All this info is on the apple FAQ about boot camp so be...
will try a firewire dvb-s today on it.
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tried, and works flawlessly.
The remote also works (after a reboot of windows...
Hi,
anyone out ther with an supportet USB DVB solution and an intel mac mini, who could try the MediaPortal performance and...
In America, digital is ATSC.
Your choices are
AverMedia A180
Vbox DTA-150
Fusion 5 (Gold or Lite)
ATi HD Wonder
I use a DTA-150 and a Fusion 5 Lite.
The Fusion 5 has an Analog NTSC tuner on it (I think), but it does not yet work in MP.
For digital and analog reception I would suggest 2 cards, 1 for analog, 1 for ATSC...
In America, digital is ATSC.
Your choices are
AverMedia A180
Vbox DTA-150
Fusion 5 (Gold or Lite)
ATi HD Wonder
I use a...
I have a dustly old AverTV 98/Stereo that I am looking to upgrade. I have a few questions. What type of card do I need. Will all...
I am thinking about getting a REALmagic Xcard. Is anyone using one of these? If so, do you need to convert from the dvr-ms format? I understand that the dvr-ms file is just a mpeg2 format with MS wrapper, but I dont know if Xcard driver/codec has issues with it.
And the biggest question would be how well does it work with MP...
I am thinking about getting a REALmagic Xcard. Is anyone using one of these? If so, do you need to convert from the dvr-ms...
I am thinking about getting a REALmagic Xcard. Is anyone using one of these? If so, do you need to convert from the dvr-ms...
Hi,
I am not using my Epia-M for HTPC anymore because it died some times ago. ;)
The problem is not the CPU power of the board. DVB and H/W encoding cards work ok. Video playback is more or less ok (see the BUT).
BUT: The onBoard graphics (UniChrome S3) simply spoken is crap! It has no DX9 support nor good VMR9 support. The...
Hi,
I am not using my Epia-M for HTPC anymore because it died some times ago. ;)
The problem is not the CPU power of the...
Hi,
I think to build a mediabox.
I want to record tv (hauppauge card)
and I want to stream mp3, webradio and video from my...
Thank's to all FlipGer
I look the dtvs-floppy and it's a very interesting product.
Yes it's a little bit expensive but you can use many different cam into the tv card,and for the future I have the hdtv support.
Probably I will buy this one for the sat system, and the Hauppauge hvr-1300 for the analog and digital system.
I have...
Thank's to all FlipGer
I look the dtvs-floppy and it's a very interesting product.
Yes it's a little bit expensive but you can...
Hi guys. I'm a new of this forum and I would like to now if is possible to have a hardware list,supported from media portal.I have...
Does your machine wake up from Hibernate/standby when a recording is due? Mine does not, exact same machine :-(
Using WIndows XP pro, Shuttle ST62k
Does your machine wake up from Hibernate/standby when a recording is due? Mine does not, exact same machine :-(
Using WIndows XP...
Hi, I have been using XBMP/XBMC a couple of years now and am planning to upgrade my multimedia solution to a HTPC with Media...
Hi All
Been thinking about this for a number of months now and I think I have decided on what to get. Can you guys have a quick look and give me ** thoughts.
Key Requirements:
Decent output to standard CRT 32" TV & LCD/PLASMA in the future
Capable of handling HD content
Dual Freeview Tuner for watching and recording at...
Hi All
Been thinking about this for a number of months now and I think I have decided on what to get. Can you guys have a quick...
Hi All
Been thinking about this for a number of months now and I think I have decided on what to get. Can you guys have a quick...
Ive got a ATI Radeon 9200 card and ive connected it to my Loewe Creedo 32" Wide Tv set with a VGA to SCART cable and it works just fine.
Image below shows a Gold plated VGA to SCART cable that i made for a friend.
You may also buy these here in Sweden but i like to solder so mouch since i was a technichian for a shop for wich i...
Ive got a ATI Radeon 9200 card and ive connected it to my Loewe Creedo 32" Wide Tv set with a VGA to SCART cable and it works just...
Hi,
im think about buying a new, mediaportal suitable, graphic card.
Would a Radeon 9200 work good with mp or what would you...
That is correct. You can use your TV as usual if you split the cable. That mean that you can watch TV while the HTPC is recording another channel.
That is correct. You can use your TV as usual if you split the cable. That mean that you can watch TV while the HTPC is recording...
Hi. What is the better choise: Win PVR 150 og PVR500? I have limited money and is wondering if I need two tuners or not.
Thanks...
Such as ?
Such as ?
I'm looking at getting a new flat screen for my living room and linking it to my HTPC. I reckon a 42" display would be best for...
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm just looking at graphics cards at the mo as that's the area I'll have to upgrade to get a decent picture. I'm running an Airpanel and xlobby to play my mp3s etc, so I reckon I'll need multiple monitor support, so my question has been extended to 'Which graphics card gives great TV out and has multiple...
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm just looking at graphics cards at the mo as that's the area I'll have to upgrade to get a decent...
Hi, I'm new to MediaPortal.
I've been running an HTPC for a couple of years now, using ShowShifter, and a shuttle SK41G. I'm...
How do you adjust the software buffering? Is that an option in the driver or in MP?
Thanks
How do you adjust the software buffering? Is that an option in the driver or in MP?
Thanks
Dear all,
i have already an Hauppauge HVR 1300 and would like to buy a new dvb-t board to be able to watch and record tv at the...
Tharsis,
I'm currently building my HTPC, and I'm currently at the point of tuning the XP OS before firing up MP in anger.
I'm interested in the tuning you did on XP - do you have any references that you found useful that you could point me towards?
Sean
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Tharsis,
I'm currently building my HTPC, and I'm currently at the point of tuning the XP OS before firing up MP in anger.
I'm...
Hi All!
I've checked through some of the forum posts and have found some great information, now before everyone tells me to "Use...
My first card was the aver 771. This was supposed to be supported as Aver had said tehy were making BDA drivers available. Then it was decided to hold off these drivers so people would have to buy the 777.
Dman and a few others made a lot of effort to get it working, but with no luck. Aver were extremely unhelpful.
as far as I...
My first card was the aver 771. This was supposed to be supported as Aver had said tehy were making BDA drivers available. Then...
OK im finally getting round to sorting bits out for my media centre (after a failed attempt at mythtv with an aver 761 and 771)...
cool :)
Thanks for the advice, I am going to go order the leadtek :) The freecom is the same price, and from the threads on here people have it working altho the epg doesn't work and some say the yakumo drivers are buggy.
At least I know leadtek are pretty good with graphics cards etc so hopefully their dvb will be the same. I...
cool :)
Thanks for the advice, I am going to go order the leadtek :) The freecom is the same price, and from the threads on here...
This is my first post so please forgive me if it is in the wrong section. I have recently bought a laptop and am thinking of...
ATi just released the new drivers and control center along with the new AVIVO video converter engine (X1000 series cards only).
If you have an X1000 series card and want to check out the accellerated video conversion give it a try. The support website is pretty busy at the moment because of all the downloads.
ATi just released the new drivers and control center along with the new AVIVO video converter engine (X1000 series cards only).
If...
ATi just released the new drivers and control center along with the new AVIVO video converter engine (X1000 series cards only).
If...
Indeed I too cry out for this feature, a config option to set whether you'd like Media Portal to shut itself down before hibernating/going into standby would be a HUGE help.
Indeed I too cry out for this feature, a config option to set whether you'd like Media Portal to shut itself down before...
When I have mp running, you have the button in the right corner to shut down your pc. In my case I do not want to shut down but I...
S/PDIF boards usuallly aren't cheap. Most are priced at about $25 and anything I've seen cheaper is rarely in stock. That's half the price of my motherboard that needs one and why I chose a board that has it built in for my HTPC. I think the boards cost the companies about $5 to build so it's kind of a ripoff but what can you do...
S/PDIF boards usuallly aren't cheap. Most are priced at about $25 and anything I've seen cheaper is rarely in stock. That's half...
hi, i've been using media portal a fair while now and i've been reading the posts in the forum a few months aswell, but only in the...
As it happens, I bought it three weeks ago.
I bought an HP LightScribe model, 815 or something. Does work very quiet. Very satisfied with it.
As it happens, I bought it three weeks ago.
I bought an HP LightScribe model, 815 or something. Does work very quiet. Very...
Hi,
Nearly finished my HTPC set-up. Any suggestions for a quiet DVD Recorder? Is this LabelScribe worth it? Is it possible to...
This one is not bad, too, but for sure louder than the Samsung V120CE series. It would be my second choice. :D
This one is not bad, too, but for sure louder than the Samsung V120CE series. It would be my second choice. :D
Seagte 300Gb 8mb 7200 rpm S-ATA: Quiet and nice but need some cooling some vibration when read and write
Seagte 400Gb 8mb 7200...
This might solve my problems:
A New Dual PCI DVB-T Tuner!!
Sounds good.
http://www.avid.com/company/releases/2006/060301_pctv_pinnacle.html
This might solve my problems:
A New Dual PCI DVB-T Tuner!!
Sounds good...
Hello,
I am planning on buying a Silverstone LC11M Case, but I am unsure if it will meet my requirements.
I would like to use...