I'll drag up and old thread rather than start a new one...
I have a Gigabyte Ga-p35c-DS3r MOBO which I use the onboard optical to output Dolby to an external processor, standard streams use the realtek soundchip on board.
My amp is a Logitech THX certified which can handle three mini plugs in for the sound to by pass the decoder...
I'll drag up and old thread rather than start a new one...
I have a Gigabyte Ga-p35c-DS3r MOBO which I use the onboard optical to...
Hi Guys,
There are some questions I have which may help me get the most out of my MediaPC.
This is what I know so far (please...
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?
OK THX for the comment. I can grab the signals from 3 directions (1 slovenian, 2 italian transmitters) in this area (i live 10 kms from the border of Italy), i think that the signal strenght/quality should be ok, except from one (italian) direction. The critical transmitter is located 97kms (straight line) away. I did misured the...
OK THX for the comment. I can grab the signals from 3 directions (1 slovenian, 2 italian transmitters) in this area (i live 10 kms...
Hello all!
I'm lookin' for components to build a new HDTV HTPC system. Let me say that i'm from Slovenia and here it 'll be used...
I havent done a hell load of tweaking with it (i run more or less anything thru ffdshow, without any postprocessing) , but somewhere down the line i read that it's only capable of running dx9 on one single output, so i turned off the monitor in bios and run it solely of the video out, and dip into it thru vnc if i wanna do anything to...
I havent done a hell load of tweaking with it (i run more or less anything thru ffdshow, without any postprocessing) , but...
Has anyone got experience of using a Mini-ITX board for an HTPC?
The latest spec Via EPIA-SP boards look interesting - 1.3GHz...
Barracuda from Seagate!!! Got that on my HTPC that sits in the Living room and you simply do not hear it.....!
Barracuda from Seagate!!! Got that on my HTPC that sits in the Living room and you simply do not hear it.....!
:?:
Folks,
I am looking for a very very quiet hard disk into my livingroomPC. Can you recommend one?
Can be IDE or SATA...
The plot thickens ... I updated some drivers http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/hdmiaudio-xp.html and the sound through the 'standard' DVI-HDMI adapter improved dramatically, still a very slight crackle.
The ATI adapters also arrived today so I've swapped with one of those and the sound is great, so I'm happy.
I can't test...
The plot thickens ... I updated some drivers http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/hdmiaudio-xp.html and the sound through the...
I'm getting an ATI HD 2400 PRO (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-080-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=939) and...
hallo apfel1,
ich kann dir nur raten von der ati 7750 die finger weg zu lassen. hatte genau dieses model für ne woche zuhause weil ich hoffte sonic und andere 3d spiele flüssig auf meinem fernseh zocken zu können....was auch ging. ABER: die 7000er Serie von Ati ist alles andere als ausgereift. du benötigst den catalyst...
hallo apfel1,
ich kann dir nur raten von der ati 7750 die finger weg zu lassen. hatte genau dieses model für ne woche zuhause...
KOMPONENTEN FÜR EINEN NEUEN HTPC (Home Theater PC)
mit Windows Media Center, MediaPortal oder XBMC
Ich möchte mir einen...
0% is where you want it, unless you have a TV that doesn't support 1:1 mapping, in which case you are forced to adjust the overscan so that you can see the entire picture without the edges being cut off.
0% is where you want it, unless you have a TV that doesn't support 1:1 mapping, in which case you are forced to adjust the overscan...
I'm trying to achieve pixel perfect screens on an HDTV which does not have any sort of "direct" HDMI mode. We surely don't want the...
I can confirm that the pinnacle 3010ix PCI-e does work with the current (RC4) version of mediaportal.
I had a problem that the card was not recognised using the internal TV engine but switching to the TV Server solved this and it has been trouble free since.
Good luck in your choice, It can be a bit of a gamble choosing hardware for...
I can confirm that the pinnacle 3010ix PCI-e does work with the current (RC4) version of mediaportal.
I had a problem that the...
My apologies if this issue has come up before, but a brief search showed no results.
I'm currently in the process of speccing...
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...
We all know the (dis)advantages of AIW Cards..
But I suppose in Finland he wouldn't stick with this bad analog picture. As far as I know there's even DVB-T there.
We all know the (dis)advantages of AIW Cards..
But I suppose in Finland he wouldn't stick with this bad analog picture. As far as...
Hi!
Are Ati Radeon 9550(se) or 9600(se) good choises to htpc (and MP)?
I like to connect my htpc to sony 32" tv via S-video...
Here's another thread to keep an eye on. It looks like there were some de-interlacing issues with earlier drivers, but may be solved now, although bit of a worry regarding the drop rate indicated in one of the posts. Main gripe still seems to be no true 24p support, and MPC-HC codecs not the best for PQ and needing to resort to PDVD...
Here's another thread to keep an eye on. It looks like there were some de-interlacing issues with earlier drivers, but may be...
Hi
In a other tread I have indicated that would like to upgrade my HTPC with a MB with the 890G chipset (Gigabyte...
I use one of these: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/desktop/bach/vb8000_index.asp
And Zalman cpu cooler and gfx cooler. I intended to netboot mythtv initially but I found that it wasnt really what I wanted so I bought a 2.5" hdd and installed MP instead.
This setup is virtually silent from a few meters away.
I use one of these: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/desktop/bach/vb8000_index.asp
And Zalman cpu cooler and gfx...
A couple of years ago my company needed to build a very quiet PC for a sound. We came across quietpcus.com, a company that makes...
Montecristo, I've got a DG45FC Mobo in my "silent" THPC.
The mobo sits in a micro HTX box (passive cooling)
Watch out: the DB45FC motherboard makes a squeeky sound. When I'm sitting in my little lab, without speakers on (when I'm doing experiments at night, whe n there are no cars on the road and the kids are asleep), the squeeky...
Montecristo, I've got a DG45FC Mobo in my "silent" THPC.
The mobo sits in a micro HTX box (passive cooling)
Watch out: the...
hi guys,
i'm in the planning stage of building me a second HTPC.
my first one i build 11 months ago. it's working very well but...
Thanks Tony. I'll take a look at it. I'm not sure i'm in a position to start compiling my own custom builds, i'm mainly just a user. This is my first MP installation and i've yet to finish configuring it (although does anyone ever truly 'finish' ;))..
Thanks Tony. I'll take a look at it. I'm not sure i'm in a position to start compiling my own custom builds, i'm mainly just a...
Hi all :D
(Hopefully you won't all groan at another one of these threads........)
I've had a few HTPC's in the past, with my...
Too bad you had so many problems! I am running the same motherboard, with XP x64, MP0.2.3 RC3+SVN.
...I wouldn't say that I have never had a problem, but nothing strictly MB related. Get the latest ATI drivers, ffdshow & Cyberlink for codecs and you should be good. I really like all of the audio-vidio input/output options...
Too bad you had so many problems! I am running the same motherboard, with XP x64, MP0.2.3 RC3+SVN.
...I wouldn't say that I...
Hi all!
I have just tested my new HTPC running MP on Vista x64 with following components:
ASUS M2A-VM/HDMI (AMD 690G)...
I think it is enough for a bare-bone client. ;)
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I think it is enough for a bare-bone client. ;)
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micromotor marathon
Hello everyone, I'm new to MediaPortal, but I'm happy to say, that I FINALLY found what I was looking for in a HTPC with this...
thanks smirnof,
so the updated list is as follows:
* AMD Sempron 3100+ 1.8GHz Socket 754,256KB, BOXED m/vifte
* Corsair Value S PC3200 DDR-DIMM 512MBUnbuffered, Non-parity, 64Megx64, CL2.5
* Asus K8N4-E Deluxe,nForce4-4x,Socket-754ATX, SATA, GbLAN, Firewire, DDR,PCI-Ex16
* NEC DVD recorder ND-3540A IDE Black...
thanks smirnof,
so the updated list is as follows:
* AMD Sempron 3100+ 1.8GHz Socket 754,256KB, BOXED m/vifte
* Corsair...
Hi everyone,
I was planning to put together a media box to use with Media Portal, and i was hoping to get some help from you guys...
Hardware decode ought to be faster/better than software decode but ..............
As far as I can tell (though it might be an excess of incompetence on my part) some graphics cards dont work with hardware encoding enabled in the cyberlink 7.3 codecs.
I have a recent vintage gigabyte MB with onboard ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics. If...
Hardware decode ought to be faster/better than software decode but ..............
As far as I can tell (though it might be an...
Folks,
I'm planning my first ever HTPC build around MediaPortal, XP Pro SP2 and one of the new IGP's with UVD/PureVideo2 (AMD...
i dont know, guess i will find out...but the onboard Intel GMA adapter cant hack all variants of HDTV
Considering it is built for HomeTheatre applications....I'm guessing it will be bearable...if not...i'll sell it on eBay and live with Standard DEfinition
i dont know, guess i will find out...but the onboard Intel GMA adapter cant hack all variants of HDTV
Considering it is built...
I'm part way through upgrading my HTPC and need a new video card. My old system was AGP and the new one is PCIe
I am a fan of...
Hi there,
I actually tried out windows home server back when it was a beta, I found it just didn't work for TV recording. Well, not when your recording drive is part of the drive pool. So, if you are going to use home server I would recommend you have a dedicated hard drive outside of the drive pool for your recordings and...
Hi there,
I actually tried out windows home server back when it was a beta, I found it just didn't work for TV recording. Well...
Im planning to install a multimedia network into my new home. i have several ideas in mind but until now no clue how i can realize...
Back to the first part Lilly which part of Lifeview you could not get working as my Duo (analogue/Digital) works fine ok not interested in analogue really just nice too have the option as always use freeview anyway if thats your problem maybe you need an ariel/cable upgrade. unfortunately this is one thing we take for granted that the...
Back to the first part Lilly which part of Lifeview you could not get working as my Duo (analogue/Digital) works fine ok not...
Could anyone help me to select the right Hybrid TV card? I tried couple brand LifeView DVB-T Anagloue/Digital PCI & Compro DVB-T300...
I have an Antec Fusion Black which I could re-cycle for this. Does anyone have experience of the Antec and the Silverstone SG06B and whether it's worth me getting the SG06B?
I have just moved flats and space is at a bit of a premium and so I'm keen to minimise the HTPC. I do want it a bit future proof, though, as I don't want to...
I have an Antec Fusion Black which I could re-cycle for this. Does anyone have experience of the Antec and the Silverstone SG06B...
I have been out of HTPCs for a while and am just thinking about a new build. I'm am completely out of date on my hardware and so...
Got a question in regards to remotes. The Silverstone case has a remote (I presume for the VFD), the Nova-T has a remote. Does the Silverstone remote have any other functions? Could I simply (with the aid of a plugin maybe) use 1 remote for all jobs??
Got a question in regards to remotes. The Silverstone case has a remote (I presume for the VFD), the Nova-T has a remote. Does...
Hey peeps! I'm totally new to HTPC setups, but am more than qualified in setting up a PC. With this being my first HTPC build, I...
when you copy back the old directory, make sure you run the Start.bat from the old version.
Another approach that Smirnoff (I think) suggested was to have the proper MP directory and a testing MP directory. they can both run together (not at the same time of course). Just start whichever one you want. Production or test. they...
when you copy back the old directory, make sure you run the Start.bat from the old version.
Another approach that Smirnoff (I...
Hi there.
I have a HTPC with MP running on it, but now i´m thinking of building a dedicated HTPC, that have nothing else to do...
as four the nipple it's pressure sensitive, press harder and the pointer gows faster. Only that is hard to control.
But I had four about two weeks now and I'm verry happy with it.
as four the nipple it's pressure sensitive, press harder and the pointer gows faster. Only that is hard to control.
But I had...
My 5 year old AirBoard wireless kb finally died. I wasn't particularly attached to it; it had so-so range, the mouse joystick was...
I use a linsys e-3000 with tomato fw and I can wol from wan, any router wich supports ddwrt or tomato will work as well
I use a linsys e-3000 with tomato fw and I can wol from wan, any router wich supports ddwrt or tomato will work as well
Can anyone please recommend me a wireless N router to use on my LAN/WAN that will definitely allow magic packet to be used from...
There are different 690G boards - some with TV-out on mobo or bracket - some only internaly (but they all got TV-out).
If you want to use a TV-out, then get Asus (HDMI-version) or Gigabyte (+ some others), and stay away from MSI.
PS: nVidias answer to 690G looks promising (the 7050s)
There are different 690G boards - some with TV-out on mobo or bracket - some only internaly (but they all got TV-out).
If you want...
As the title says, I'm looking to building a HTPC on a budget. Somewhere around the 300-400 dollar mark.
Decided to come ask for...
This is the cam Ziggo supports officially.
I've tested it in a floppydtv and it works just as well as the alphacrypt.
And like I said before yes they can block floppydtv's, they can block any tuner they want.
Read this for the quote: http://www.digitalekabeltelevisie.nl/nieuws/archives/2008/08/ziggo_bevestigt_support_c.shtml
As I...
This is the cam Ziggo supports officially.
I've tested it in a floppydtv and it works just as well as the alphacrypt.
And like I...
Hi Ziggo users,
The story goes that by the end of may our cable provicer Ziggo will make the switch to the new CI+ standard...
Hi there guys!
I finally bought my GPU. I bought a HD5450 1gb ddr3, as you advised.
I had a good deal on this card, so I bough this one, for 20€.
I'll try it soon, then I'll give you a feedback.
Thanks for the help!!
Hi there guys!
I finally bought my GPU. I bought a HD5450 1gb ddr3, as you advised.
I had a good deal on this card, so I bough...
Hi there!!
I'm new around here, but already I have a problem.
I'm experiencing lag/stuttering problem on MediaPortal...