Never ever use composite ;)
It is hard to give general recommendations as even two identical cards can differ in quality..
Best would be to find a dealer who allows you to return the card. Personally I'd go for ATI if it depends on TV-out
Never ever use composite ;)
It is hard to give general recommendations as even two identical cards can differ in quality...
Hello,
My HTPC has been finished, and MediaPortal was installed. But there was no Picture seen from my Haupauge PVR250. With his...
Go for the Hauppauge PVR-150
The DV-3300 only encodes the video and then the quality is not fantastic.
The PVR will encode both Audio & Video and the quality is alot better.
DMAN
Go for the Hauppauge PVR-150
The DV-3300 only encodes the video and then the quality is not fantastic.
The PVR will encode both...
Hi
Am looking into either of these cards for a tv tuner with recording function.
I understand both have a hardware mpeg2...
Just thought I'd post this in case anyone else was interested in this case. Despite everything I've read about the LC03 having only one rear exhaust fan - including on the Silverstone web site - mine arrived yesterday with two fans.
I usually buy cheap cases for home use, but work with IBM servers which are in very slick chassis. I...
Just thought I'd post this in case anyone else was interested in this case. Despite everything I've read about the LC03 having only...
Just thought I'd post this in case anyone else was interested in this case. Despite everything I've read about the LC03 having only...
nice, but doesnt it get a bit warm, which cards do you have on the sli?
what are your experiences with SLI, is it working well, how about the usage,are the threads or processes shared all the time or is it software dependent?
nice, but doesnt it get a bit warm, which cards do you have on the sli?
what are your experiences with SLI, is it working well...
Hi all
nice HTPC solution:
Silverstone SST-LC10B-M+ with iMon Pad and VFD
Elanvital 450W ATX 0db (turns on Fan if needed)...
I don't have a laptop, so I can't test any PCMCIA cards, but has anyone tried the LifeView range of cards ? The FlyDVB-T Mini Analog looks an interesting card.
Allen
I don't have a laptop, so I can't test any PCMCIA cards, but has anyone tried the LifeView range of cards ? The FlyDVB-T Mini...
Hi all, my sincere apologies if this is the wrong place for this thread, but I guess you rather knowledgeable people would be the...
The general consensus on SPCR is that two 80mm fans undervolted to produce the same airflow as one 120mm fan are quieter than the one 80mm fan would be... Something to keep in mind or HTPC design, especially since 80mm fans are easier to fit. I wouldn't bother with anything smaller with 80mm, though.
If you need a quiet 92mm fan...
The general consensus on SPCR is that two 80mm fans undervolted to produce the same airflow as one 120mm fan are quieter than the...
I've noticed there are two versions of this case, one with VFD & one without. Is the VFD worth the extra £60+?? I've searched and...
Agree, ranking cards is hard when most people only have direct experience with 1 or 2.
I chose a PVR-350 after researching variouse HTPC-related sites. It's been around the longest and is basically a "reference" card for getting HTPC/DVR?PVR software to work.
But does it provide the best quality? Too many variables to objectively...
Agree, ranking cards is hard when most people only have direct experience with 1 or 2.
I chose a PVR-350 after researching...
Can someone post a ranking of recommended H/W cards for MP (at least 10)?
/Jason
Thanks for the reply DMAN & Callifo. It seems that the consensus is for the Nvidia video card. I agree that more ram is better and will source another 512M.
Once I have got it finished I will post photos etc for comment.
Thanks again for the advice. :lol:
Thanks for the reply DMAN & Callifo. It seems that the consensus is for the Nvidia video card. I agree that more ram is better...
Hi, I am new to the HTPC community and am wanting to try and learn from the vast experience of the members. I have the basis of my...
Hi, I am new to MP and am in the process of setting up my first HTPC. I currently Have
AMD XP2800+ CPU
512M Ram
1 x 200G & 1 x 160G Hard Drives
Accent HTPC Case with IMon
I have standard analog TV's (Pal Australia) and am looking for advice on:
Tuners - Is there any benefit in going for HD digital cards. What I am hoping...
Hi, I am new to MP and am in the process of setting up my first HTPC. I currently Have
AMD XP2800+ CPU
512M Ram
1 x 200G & 1...
Hi, I am new to MP and am in the process of setting up my first HTPC. I currently Have
AMD XP2800+ CPU
512M Ram
1 x 200G & 1...
Hello.
This is my first post. I'm reading this forum since 2 months and I have made my htpc. It is a laptop with 512 Mo on an Athlon 300+, ATI radeon 9700.
I actually have an Hauppauge DVB-T usb with mediaportal, and all of this is great. Since one week I now have a Microsoft MCE2005 remote.
I'm now in the process of adding other...
Hello.
This is my first post. I'm reading this forum since 2 months and I have made my htpc. It is a laptop with 512 Mo on an...
Hello.
This is my first post. I'm reading this forum since 2 months and I have made my htpc. It is a laptop with 512 Mo on an...
Thank you so much
Thank you so much
Sorry if this has been asked, but im looking for something that I can hook up to my media portal pc and have a coax output that I...
Thanks you,
but it didn´t work for me. My problem is the Firewire Connection. My Dell GX280 SFF has no Firewire. So i need one with USB.
Thanks again
Sputnic
Thanks you,
but it didn´t work for me. My problem is the Firewire Connection. My Dell GX280 SFF has no Firewire. So i need one...
Hi,
does anybody know a external DVB-S Receiver with CI for German Pay-TV with support for MP. I have now firewire Connection so...
Hi again,
my amplifier is just via analog chinch connected to the soundcard. Currently i consider to buy a THX speaker system. The Audigy has 7.1 output, and Teufel has nice (and expensive ;)) speaker sets which can be connected directly to the soundcard.
Sure the PVR 150 would do, nice card.
For VNC look on...
Hi again,
my amplifier is just via analog chinch connected to the soundcard. Currently i consider to buy a THX speaker system...
Hi,
I have a amd 2.6 Barton with 512 ram which I used as a backup machine.
Now I do not need it anymore (streaming my stuff)...
first of all, many thanks for the reply. :)
... and given that this is the main reason I want the box, that's of great concern. :(
Hmmm, well I have another box that can use the ram if it won't help, so worst case is the backup box has a bit more pep.
So far so good; it's working like a charm right now with the base OS install...
first of all, many thanks for the reply. :)
... and given that this is the main reason I want the box, that's of great concern. :(...
Hi folks.
Building an htpc for a vcr replacement only (not to watch any dvds or stream); regular cable (not digital, no...
The specs do not specifically mention this model. Can anyone confirm if this model does or does not work with MP?
Hauppauge WinTV PCI model 44371
Thanks
The specs do not specifically mention this model. Can anyone confirm if this model does or does not work with MP?
Hauppauge WinTV...
The specs do not specifically mention this model. Can anyone confirm if this model does or does not work with MP?
Hauppauge WinTV...
Why such a complex solution? Unless you already have the speakers you can use a set of computers speakers that will include all the amplififiers you need. I guees you will find a lot a choice at all prices. The following one is very nice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836119106 (It's just an example)
If...
Why such a complex solution? Unless you already have the speakers you can use a set of computers speakers that will include all the...
I'm thinking of building an HTPC with built in power amplifier. As all the "pre amp stuff" is already in the PC, I can get rid of...
Hi Alexeix,
The compro remote has a great layout and would be excellent with MP. I spent some time trying to get it to work using WinLirc and a serial receiver but it was too much stuffing around. I ended up buying the MS remote which works great. I figure the Compro card was so cheap that adding on an extra remote is not too...
Hi Alexeix,
The compro remote has a great layout and would be excellent with MP. I spent some time trying to get it to work...
I`ve whittled my selection for a digital TV card down to the following:
Vision Plus Freeview Digital TV PCI Card
Compro...
Thanks for the offer Sk33t3r but I think I'll have to politely decline! Anyway, I just bought a PVR-150MCE, hoping that will do the job.
Thanks again
Thanks for the offer Sk33t3r but I think I'll have to politely decline! Anyway, I just bought a PVR-150MCE, hoping that will do the...
Hi there,
I'm just in the middle of building my HTPC which I plan to run MediaPortal on and need to now decide on a TV card. I...
I did a search and found Adaptivation Universal it is suppose to allow optional input controls through jacks on the unit.
I also found a voice activated remote the review tells more about it and the company that it can be ordered through.
My google search should help you more with that. I'm sure the people here will help out...
I did a search and found Adaptivation Universal it is suppose to allow optional input controls through jacks on the unit.
I also...
I am looking for a remote for media portal for someone in a wheel char. The person has gross movement but not fine movement...
Hi Callifo,
Thanks for your help. I bought a low profile GF5200 card on the weekend.
That solved all my problems (well, apart from the memory leak :lol: ).
Now timeshifting and recording is very smooth. I still want to do the other upgrades but at least the main problem is fixed.
Thanks again,
Marcus.
Hi Callifo,
Thanks for your help. I bought a low profile GF5200 card on the weekend.
That solved all my problems (well, apart...
Hi all,
I have MP working almost perfectly now. There is only a slight stutter every so often, especially when time shifting...
MP developers were put on the right track by myself and some other aussies and were able to get AC3 PID accepted within graphedit. they know what needs to be done it just has to be coded into Mediaportal which takes time
MP developers were put on the right track by myself and some other aussies and were able to get AC3 PID accepted within graphedit...
I'm looking at the following cards
Dvico DVB-T
Dvico DVB-t lite
compro VideoMate DVB-T300
I'm mostly looking at the...
Hi all,
The question:
If I installed a pair of USB speakers on my PC, would it affect the sound output coming out of my PC sound card ?
Reason:
The sound port out of my sound card feeds my TV. But sometimes, when I have my TV switched off, I would still like to have sound coming thru the USB speakers (without any UI...
Hi all,
The question:
If I installed a pair of USB speakers on my PC, would it affect the sound output coming out of my PC...
Hi all,
The question:
If I installed a pair of USB speakers on my PC, would it affect the sound output coming out of my PC...
Ok I am looking for input on my new HTPC.
I have been running an Old Duron system for sometime
But I have decided to upgrade for a few extra features.
GTR BLACK MICROATX DESKTOP CASE
AMD Athlon64 3000+ 64-Bit CPU, Socket754
ABIT KV-80 VIA SKT754 AMD64 MATX BOARD
Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu, large Copper/Aluminium cooler w/12cm fan...
Ok I am looking for input on my new HTPC.
I have been running an Old Duron system for sometime
But I have decided to upgrade for...
Ok I am looking for input on my new HTPC.
I have been running an Old Duron system for sometime
But I have decided to upgrade for...
Has someone tried this card with the CI module? Does it work?
I've seen this card card is supported, but I couldn't find out if the CI module is also working with it in MP.
I want to use this card with TV Home (Netherlands). They encode the majority of the progams, so I really need that CI module.
Aside of that, how is the...
Has someone tried this card with the CI module? Does it work?
I've seen this card card is supported, but I couldn't find out if...
Has someone tried this card with the CI module? Does it work?
I've seen this card card is supported, but I couldn't find out if...
http://www.dvbshop.net/product_info.php?cPath=1_12&products_id=128
I'm asking because I only the threads about the 1030a (red)
Will I also be able to use the CI-Slot?
Thx, Ralf
http://www.dvbshop.net/product_info.php?cPath=1_12&products_id=128
I'm asking because I only the threads about the 1030a (red)...
http://www.dvbshop.net/product_info.php?cPath=1_12&products_id=128
I'm asking because I only the threads about the 1030a (red)...
Depends on connection to television. If you previously connected say a set-top box to your tele via component cables and you use s-video forom PC to TV then there will be a quality dropoff. Personally I have a ATI card hacked (software) to output component to my HDTV so I get progreesive scan quality at 480, 576 and 720 as well as...
Depends on connection to television. If you previously connected say a set-top box to your tele via component cables and you use...
Hi,
I was wondering if those of you who have made your own DVR or have seen someone's homemade DVR could answer a few questions...
Has anyone bought this case? I have a tonne of questions but the pictures are a little too small on the website. Plus I think the description is wrong because it says 3 pci slots so it doesn't mention anything about an agp slot. Does it take standard PSU? Can't seem to get a response from them. Any help would be appreciated...
Has anyone bought this case? I have a tonne of questions but the pictures are a little too small on the website. Plus I think the...
Has anyone bought this case? I have a tonne of questions but the pictures are a little too small on the website. Plus I think the...
DX9 and 9200
Hi
I just cant agree with you all, when you say its only compatible with DX8.1. :?
Remenber that when 9200 or 9100 came out, there was only available DX8.1 from MS, thats why internet pages with specifications of products only mention dx8.1... they didnt made any update in description.
ATI support can explain...
DX9 and 9200
Hi
I just cant agree with you all, when you say its only compatible with DX8.1. :?
Remenber that when 9200 or...
Hi
1. The Radeon 9200 supports only DirectX 8.1, will there be any drawback in performance compared to a full 9.0 card, like...
Nearly every manufacturer of mainboards has mATX boards in his product line, AMD based as well as INTEL based. Try Asus, Epox, Gigabyte etc.
I for myself am running this one http://www.biostar.com.tw/products/mainboard/board.php?name=K8NHA-M%20Grand#
with an AMD Sempron 3100+, which results in a very low power consumption, and I'm...
Nearly every manufacturer of mainboards has mATX boards in his product line, AMD based as well as INTEL based. Try Asus, Epox...
I found a really nice case for use as HTPC, but it only accepts MicroATX and low profile cards. I tried finding some info on these...
I'm looking to replace most of my components for my entertainment center using Media Portal.
Here's what I have:
Toshiba 52HM84 (52" DLP)
Motorolla HDTV cable box (Comcast - St. Paul, MN)
Here's what I want to do:
Watch TV in HD (on HD channels obviously)
Record in HD
Play HD recorded programs in HD
DVD HDMI™ Video...
I'm looking to replace most of my components for my entertainment center using Media Portal.
Here's what I have:
Toshiba...
I'm looking to replace most of my components for my entertainment center using Media Portal.
Here's what I have:
Toshiba...