Debatable. Depends what you want to hook it up to, what country you are in, what your TV will synch to, what inputs it has, etc. Also, the S-Video quality can also be related to the particular manufacturer, depending if they scrimp on analogue parts, etc.
Debatable. Depends what you want to hook it up to, what country you are in, what your TV will synch to, what inputs it has, etc...
Hi. I had a AGP 5200, but it broke so I got a 6200 128Mb in return. The bad thing was this is an ASUS w/o s-video connection, which...
Maybe you could use a Toshiba SD-M1712 and put the silent firmware on it.
Maybe you could use a Toshiba SD-M1712 and put the silent firmware on it.
Is there any silent DVD/CD drives for the PC? My DVD drive sounds as if it was about to take off. My stereo CD is (almost) 100%...
I helped build a 6100 based system and it's fast enough for most stuff. As I mentioned in another post I'm not sure about HDTV but for everything else it should be ok. The 6150 should be a little faster.
I helped build a 6100 based system and it's fast enough for most stuff. As I mentioned in another post I'm not sure about HDTV but...
Hi,
Here's the system config I'm considering at the moment:
Case: Cooler Master ATC 620
Power Supply: Zalman...
Interesting idea. All you'd really need is some dividers to separate airflow through different sections and just let it mix back by the exhaust fan. As long as air is flowing in you won't have hotter air going to cooler components. You might not need to do more than isolate the power supply and direct intake air over the CPU given...
Interesting idea. All you'd really need is some dividers to separate airflow through different sections and just let it mix back...
A colleque of mine wants to use MP, and as a computer-noob he asked me to think of a nice HTPC configuration, nice looking, silent...
I might give it a try then, I saw a SkyStar2 card going for 50€.
Is there any news about a plugin to control a Dreambox like on MythTV ?
I might give it a try then, I saw a SkyStar2 card going for 50€.
Is there any news about a plugin to control a Dreambox like...
I've been running XBMC for the last 3 years on my Xbox and it does it's job pretty well but now I'm here with a nice little pc left...
There are ready made DC-DC converters that provide the voltages needed in a PC environment using a notebook-like PSU.
Bundles up to 150W can be found here:
http://mini-itx.com/store/?c=10#dcdc
I am powering an mini-itx based desktop with a 60W unit and am very satisfied. You will get much more space in the case giving room...
There are ready made DC-DC converters that provide the voltages needed in a PC environment using a notebook-like PSU.
Bundles up...
i dunno if this has already been discussed on this board, but the main drawback for case sizes of htpcs is the pci cards and the...
Hello,
I'm trying to make a descision on what tuner(s) to buy for my new HTPC.
Due to my rubbish landlord, I have to use a portable aerial with a signal booster to receive digital terrestrial. My current Humax PVR is fine with this 90% of the time, but sometimes degrades in bad weather.
Bearing this in mind, can anyone...
Hello,
I'm trying to make a descision on what tuner(s) to buy for my new HTPC.
Due to my rubbish landlord, I have to use a...
Hello,
I'm trying to make a descision on what tuner(s) to buy for my new HTPC.
Due to my rubbish landlord, I have to use a...
Right. Guess you always get what you pay for :)
Thanks for the feedback!!
Right. Guess you always get what you pay for :)
Thanks for the feedback!!
Hi,
Hope this is not off-topic but here goes. My home theater setup is due for replacement and instead of replacing the amp...
The MSI brand is good.
The 6150 is fine for everything but possibly HDTV. Someone would need to confirm it's use for that. If you don't care about HDTV right now it will do what you need you can always add a card later for HDTV.
Hi-Def Audio on board... same chip as my desktop and HTPC. About as good as you'll get for on...
The MSI brand is good.
The 6150 is fine for everything but possibly HDTV. Someone would need to confirm it's use for that...
Does this sounds like a good HTPC system? (i like a quiet system, want to run MediaPortal and record tv, watch movies, etc.)...
Here in germany: 1889 € (alternate)
http://www.alternate.de/html/shop/productDetails.html?showTechData=true&artno=SL2U01&#tecData
Here in germany: 1889 € (alternate)
http://www.alternate.de/html/shop/productDetails.html?showTechData=true&artno=SL2U01&#tecData
I have seen a Shuttle M1000 Media Center system, the design & hardwares used is very good & impressive.
Does anyone tried it...
If you go to 512 MB of RAM your system will run faster under XP. Over that and you don't get any more speed. No need to spend more money unless you have a game or something that requires it.
If you go to 512 MB of RAM your system will run faster under XP. Over that and you don't get any more speed. No need to spend...
Compaq EVO 510 SFF desktop
256mb ram
40 gb hdd (may get upgraded)
Pioneer 107 DVD Writer
geforce 5200 low profile video card...
True but mine came with a firefly remote thrown in, and I dont care for radio anyhow.
True but mine came with a firefly remote thrown in, and I dont care for radio anyhow.
I have looked around quite a bit on the internet to find an answer to my very newbieish simple question. So now I´m asking :)
I...
No, there is no further impact on your CPU usage, as DTV is already in MPEG2 format and thus no encoding is required.... :)
No, there is no further impact on your CPU usage, as DTV is already in MPEG2 format and thus no encoding is required.... :)
Hi Guys, :-)
I have some questions about the Floppy-DTV:
- Does the FloppyDTV has a Hardware-MPEG2-Encoder?
- How long does...
My Config:
Asus A8N SLI Deluxe (nForce4 SLI)
MSI NX 6699GT TD128E
Hauppauge PVR 150 MCE
no problems
My Config:
Asus A8N SLI Deluxe (nForce4 SLI)
MSI NX 6699GT TD128E
Hauppauge PVR 150 MCE
no problems
I would like to know if anyone is familiar with how well the WinTV-PVR-150 MCE works with a NVIDIA board. I am very uneasy with TV...
Any updates on your tests?
R / tk
Any updates on your tests?
R / tk
I have 3 diffrent model and gone do a temprature test..
Is this off intrest for any othe?
ATi added software support for DirectX 9 to the 92xx series and it may include the 9000 as well. Ireally don't know. I do know it's not as fast as a card with DX9 in hardware. Make sure you download the latest ATi drivers and give it a shot. You've already bought it so you might as well try it.
ATi added software support for DirectX 9 to the 92xx series and it may include the 9000 as well. Ireally don't know. I do know...
Okay, I finally got a machine fast enough to do what I want. Now, I need to know what extra components I need. The audio and...
I forgot something important... THE SOUND!
If you VNC from the kitchen into the living room, you will have the video but not the audio... There are many settings you can play with, I use VNC very often but not with those purposes... The thing is, right now, I cannot reproduce your setup at home, sorry.
Video sender is probably...
I forgot something important... THE SOUND!
If you VNC from the kitchen into the living room, you will have the video but not the...
I have a HTPC installed with MP in my living room. It is functioning well and we are using it for watching TV, music, photos, news...
Hello, this Kit comes with the Tuner and a MCE Remote. I have a pc I can use. Is this enough to get me started? is it a good price as well? I figure I can add a seperate HD Tuner later. I would prefer the dual tuner because I already have a Replay TV with a single tuner now.
By the way, Great Work Everybody!
Link Here...
Hello, this Kit comes with the Tuner and a MCE Remote. I have a pc I can use. Is this enough to get me started? is it a good price...
Hello, this Kit comes with the Tuner and a MCE Remote. I have a pc I can use. Is this enough to get me started? is it a good price...
Yeah yor righ this system gone be usefull...
AMD rocks!!!!
Finalised XP install now.. And it´s a fast little machine :lol:
Yeah yor righ this system gone be usefull...
AMD rocks!!!!
Finalised XP install now.. And it´s a fast little machine :lol:
Mainboard: MSI K8N SLI nforce 4
CPU : AMD Athlon 64 +4000 1 Mb
Memory: Crosair 1024 x 2
VGA: Asus EAX1600 Silent 512 Mb Ati...
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that not all remotes are IR. I have a Remote Wonder something or other Plus and it uses RF. I can control the machine from another room instead of just line of site. Nice if you have your system rigged to play music throughout the house or to pause TV from another room. The receiver doesn't...
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that not all remotes are IR. I have a Remote Wonder something or other Plus and it uses RF...
Hi All
Some quick advice.
First of all, can some explain what i need in terms of a IR Reciver to interact with media portal...
Gigabyte
I think it was compatibiliti problem with my Asus P4P800..
Bluscreen sttutering and conflicts with Firedtv..
Tested Asus and PNY and this work fine....
Many dicussion on my company arounde Gigabyte... Someone works some dont...
I only use 2 card to day..
The small HTPC with Sony 26" LCD
My Baby!!! Matrox...
Gigabyte
I think it was compatibiliti problem with my Asus P4P800..
Bluscreen sttutering and conflicts with Firedtv...
Hi All
http://www.giga-byte.com/VGA/Products/Products_GV-N66T128VP.htm
anyone out there using this card or views on it, seem...
I will not be using timeshifting. The reason I want to use an epia board is because I want my mediacenter to be small. In the future I could buy an EPIA board with a different CPU (Pentium M or P4) but for now I would like to use the board I have. I very much like to know if it will be capable to handle my needs, otherwise I will be...
I will not be using timeshifting. The reason I want to use an epia board is because I want my mediacenter to be small. In the...
Hello,
Well, as a new member to this community a have a question:
I have a Mini-ITX 800mhz. So while looking at the forum I...
I have tested 2 excellent souncards today!!
And finally the system stept in to High End HiFi
So the creative Xi-pro goes straight to the trash can
The card tested
2ch Terratec Pase 22 So god sound perfect if you use 2 ch system can sample up to 24 Bit 96 KHz and no backgroun noise at all.
The music really live from this...
I have tested 2 excellent souncards today!!
And finally the system stept in to High End HiFi
So the creative Xi-pro goes...
I have tested 2 excellent souncards today!!
And finally the system stept in to High End HiFi
So the creative Xi-pro goes...
If you have a 3,5" slot free use the FloppyDtv...
I run on FireDtv..
Just some small different in the consruction ...
If you need to loop the antenna forward use FireDtv...
If you have a 3,5" slot free use the FloppyDtv...
I run on FireDtv..
Just some small different in the consruction ...
If you...
Hi
am looking to get either a floppydtv or firedtv for sky, was wondering which one to get, anyone have any suggestions...
DVI-HDMI
This is no problem I use this in the bedroom..
Connected to the Matrox card and the sound card on the computer side and HDMI to the screen...
You can find diffrent cable qualitys...
I use MonsterCable expensive but the quality is stat of the art....
DVI-HDMI
This is no problem I use this in the bedroom..
Connected to the Matrox card and the sound card on the computer side...
I have done quite a bit of searching mainly on this forum, but also on HTPC News and haven't really found quite what I'm looking...
Having a totaly silent pc is nice but I find this case kind of ugly.But hey that's personal.
Having a totaly silent pc is nice but I find this case kind of ugly.But hey that's personal.
Totally silent case.
http://www.xoxide.com/zalman-tnn300.html
Madmonkey try latest cvs
Unfortunately unless i stick another aerial on the roof the house is upto its limit on signal, but looks like support for analogue now added with manual tune only in setup (country not available). PS new lifeview driver available jan 2006
Ray 8)
Madmonkey try latest cvs
Unfortunately unless i stick another aerial on the roof the house is upto its limit on signal, but looks...
HI All,
As i seemed to be having so many problems with my current TV card (nova-t usb2) i wondered if there was a better card to...
Case design
The Mcubedit´s nice mut not my choise..
Very soon I gone post to my building site...
So check out my construction...
And I sure ther not gone be a problem to cool the cpu....
Cheers...
Case design
The Mcubedit´s nice mut not my choise..
Very soon I gone post to my building site...
So check out my...
The price it´s not important. The perfomence it´s everything...
Suggestion needed....
Mainboard
CPU
Hard drive
Memory...
Thanks
OK - thanks guys for all the inside info. I'll try and pick up hard drive at the weekend!
Cheers
Speedy
Thanks
OK - thanks guys for all the inside info. I'll try and pick up hard drive at the weekend!
Cheers
Speedy
I've enjoyed playing around with your media portal program since Christmas. I got a Hauppauge Nova-T card and an AC3 / 5.1 Creative...
Have tried MB with VGA onboard and can not recomend you to use it..
Shared memory seens to always find conflict with application and the system...
Have tried MB with VGA onboard and can not recomend you to use it..
Shared memory seens to always find conflict with application...
Hey all.
I am currently in the planning process of my new media pc system.
First of all let me explain what I want to do with...