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ive got the system on a seperate 80Gb HDD, so i dont have the headache of partitioning a section of the RAID for the OS, but cheers for reminding me anyway. ive read that linux provides a good OS software solution to setting up a RAID, but ive got no experience with linux at the moment, so it might take a bit of research. i dont...
ive got the system on a seperate 80Gb HDD, so i dont have the headache of partitioning a section of the RAID for the OS, but cheers...
I currently run a server that has 4*500Gb HDD's in a RAID0 configuration. Whilst ive been happy with this up until now, im a bit...
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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...
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Yep, so similar numbers to what i am getting. and i dont think its easy to make them smaller. taking into acount a certain number of hard drives, tv tunners and such.
Yep, so similar numbers to what i am getting. and i dont think its easy to make them smaller. taking into acount a certain number...
I am looking to move house soon, and preparing options for a fully networked up home :) For this i will require a server, but i...
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Hi, You can select it in following way: Please start the NVIDIA tool, select "Bildschirmauflösungen und Bildwiederholfrequenzen" (sorry I have only the german version). Press the Hnzf button and the "Benutzerdef. Aufl." Dialog will pop up. Select the line "Bildwiederholfrequenz" and type in into the field the value of 50...
Hi, You can select it in following way: Please start the NVIDIA tool, select "Bildschirmauflösungen und...
This looks like it might be a nice graphics card for those in need of TV out facilities. I havent used one, but noticed it when...
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I think it is enough for a bare-bone client. ;) _______________________________________________________ micromotor marathon
I think it is enough for a bare-bone client. ;) _______________________________________________________ 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...
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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...
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Two remarks: 1. Dinovo mini is a keyboard - not a remote 2. This thread has not been posted in for almost 3 years :S
Two remarks: 1. Dinovo mini is a keyboard - not a remote 2. This thread has not been posted in for almost 3 years :S
Hi, I'm in the process of designing a HTPC and I've been looking at options for cases and DVB TV cards. There are models of...
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im building about the same system cause my old one died on me, Antec Fusion Case Media center/ATX 12V 430W 1 € 163,30 € 163,30 Amd SDA3200CNBOX SEMPRON 3200+ 1.8GHZ PIB SOCKET AM2 128KB CACHE MANILA 1 € 67,90 € 67,90 Asus MB M2NPV-MX/NVIDIA GeForce6150+nForce430 1 € 75,30 € 75,30 Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 ValueRam/512MB 533MHz...
im building about the same system cause my old one died on me, Antec Fusion Case Media center/ATX 12V 430W 1 € 163,30 € 163,30...
I know this really isn't a HTPC, but what the hell.... Going to get two - finaly getting MP dedicated computer! This is the...
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Just don't expect to use it with HDTV.
Just don't expect to use it with HDTV.
hi guys I am trying to salvage as much from my old PC to build a budget but working HTPC for my living room to watch and record...
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Ya, I noticed that there is some lack in the support department for the 550 cards. I guess that we will have to be patient. More and more cards are being released with the 550 Chip, so ATI will have to release the SDK at some point or risk a major mutinay by End Users. nVidia keeps working on their competing chip but, so far...
Ya, I noticed that there is some lack in the support department for the 550 cards. I guess that we will have to be patient. More...
Hello all, this is my first Post on this Forum and am gratefull you are here. I Googled today looking for some alternatives to...
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More spindles = better speed :) agreed, but that wasn't the spec provided splitting a drive allows you t reinstall the OS (c:) without touching the data (d:) Raid over multiple disks is probably best...
More spindles = better speed :) agreed, but that wasn't the spec provided splitting a drive allows you t reinstall the OS (c:)...
The parts I ordered for my HTPC will start arriving any day now and I want to get started building right away. What configuration...
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I get the same error using the analog part, disabling one of the dvbt tuners and using it as analog I can scan channels but no one is found :( any solution?
I get the same error using the analog part, disabling one of the dvbt tuners and using it as analog I can scan channels but no one...
Hi, I am interested in getting a Lifeview FlyTV Express X1 MST-T2A2 hybrid card, but I couldn't see any review on MP forum, has...
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No its just a few months old. It has probably nothing to do with my computer specs, i think its a plugin bug as this high cpu issue is something many users had have problems with. And i have never heard about someone who have make the clone mode to work... :( My computer specs are as follows: Processor: AMD ATHLON 64 X2 5600+...
No its just a few months old. It has probably nothing to do with my computer specs, i think its a plugin bug as this high cpu issue...
Hey guys, I'm currently planning my HTPC and have the idea, to control it via a small touchscreen that shows a clone of the...
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Hi. If you want the CPU soldered to the board, so no luck... All better (more powerful) CPU are in a socket. But there are lots of Mini-ITX Boards for Sandy Bridge - Ivy Bridge or AMD CPU available so you can choose one of them and use integrated GPU of those...
Hi. If you want the CPU soldered to the board, so no luck... All better (more powerful) CPU are in a socket. But there are lots of...
Hi all, Just after some help on how to upgrade my HTPC. I find navigating through the menu in meadia portal to be slow, loading...
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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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I'm using the Arock 939NF6G and it works great. It has High def audio and geforce 6150 chip which works great with Mediaportal. In combination with 2 gigs of RAM and a Athlon 64 3200+, my HTPC runs like a charm! Besides, I only paid like 60 euros for it, it has everything onboard, you only need to plugin your tv-card! Here is a...
I'm using the Arock 939NF6G and it works great. It has High def audio and geforce 6150 chip which works great with Mediaportal. In...
Hi there, I'm planning my first HTPC build and I'd like to use some spare parts that I have scattered around the house. In...
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how do i set a darn avatar on this board? i'd like to put up a picture
how do i set a darn avatar on this board? i'd like to put up a picture
These cards are available now in the UK, I'm interested as it'll do HDTV, having read some posts in this and other sites, I do have...
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If you're talking about the Asrock 780g board it should be fine. If you're experiencing any difficulty then try adjusting your codecs. Most people with this chipset seem very happy with it for HTPC use. Its been extremely popular. I guess if you cant get it to work there's always the discrete card option. Definitely worth spending the...
If you're talking about the Asrock 780g board it should be fine. If you're experiencing any difficulty then try adjusting your...
Hi @ all, I want to build a new HTPC. It's very important for me to have a perfect BluRay picture on my Full HD Screen...
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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...
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As always, half the reason for a new project is for the learning curve :) And I'd always rather do something with an opensource project like MP, especially when it appears to be a far superior product to MCE. I've never really looked at the AV or media side of things before, but i expect i'll have a much better understanding by the...
As always, half the reason for a new project is for the learning curve :) And I'd always rather do something with an opensource...
Hello All I've been thinking building a media pc through ever since i first stumbled across MediaPortal about a year back...
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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...
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Re: PVR-150 vs PVR-250 Actually going to the 250 from the 150 would be a jump down. The 250 was the original version from Hauppauge, and the 150 is a revised version with a newer hardware encoder and DAC. As for your Celeron, it should be more than fine. Even if you were to get a software encoding card, depending on the cards...
Re: PVR-150 vs PVR-250 Actually going to the 250 from the 150 would be a jump down. The 250 was the original version from...
Area: Hardware MP Version: Skin: Windows Version: XP SP2 CPU Type: Intel Celeron 3.06 GHZ Memory: 1GB DDR 400 Motherboard...
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Have you manage to get composite input working? Hi, Have you get the composite input (svideo input) working ? If you have, can you tell me how to configure it in TV Server? I tried add CBVS/SVHS but I no audio compressor error, I have installed the Hauppauge MCE softecoder version 26057. Exception :System.Exception: No audio...
Have you manage to get composite input working? Hi, Have you get the composite input (svideo input) working ? If you have, can...
Does the Hauppauge HVR-3000 work with MediaPortal? Thanks - René
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I've been looking at Zacate and as long as you don't want true 3D then from reports it seems to be fine: AMD Zacate - the next great HTPC chip? - Page 27 - AVS Forum My question though is does it work well with mediaportal? I don't see why not as people are using it with XBMC fine. The Llano will have a TDP of 65watt (of course we...
I've been looking at Zacate and as long as you don't want true 3D then from reports it seems to be fine: AMD Zacate - the next...
Hi All, I am thinking about new systems (all the time ;-) and I was reading the Intel / AMD roadmaps. Basically I would like to...
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I modified the case one more time by adding a 90 mm low noise fan in front of the case which blows fresh air inside the PC and now it is perfect. The rear fans are sucking out the used air with reduced fan speed. I have to qualify that after several tests under load (1 hour TS video playing) inside MP, the cpu core temperature is a...
I modified the case one more time by adding a 90 mm low noise fan in front of the case which blows fresh air inside the PC and now...
Hi everybody, my HTPC is working nearly perfect now ;) . The only thing which nerves is the noise of the Intel boxed fan but the...
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The power led was wired directly to the 5 volts from the power supply. The timer uses a schmitt inverter (MC14584 or similar) that drives the relay via a junk box npn. I'll post a PDF doc, then you can see. Very simple. Voodoex has a good solution. I think I'll try that myself.
The power led was wired directly to the 5 volts from the power supply. The timer uses a schmitt inverter (MC14584 or similar) that...
Hi! I recently got myself an Antec Fusion case (v1) with a VFD. I'm happy with most of it, except the VFD. It works very...
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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...
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likos, have you seen this thread? https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/development-91/finally-working-ip-tv-solution-tv-server-44158/ Instead of having a seperate PC and an analogue capture card in the server, I wonder if you could do all the internal corporate TV using a completely software setup on the server.
likos, have you seen this thread...
Hi all, The company I work for will move to a new Office-building this spring, and we're thinking about how to provide TV signal...
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I have my htpc plugged into my telly in the uk and it works ok my scart socket has two modes though and in the first it comes up b&w in the second it comes up color, Im at work at the moment so can't check what the difference is but will check later for you and get back ok. One thought that does occur to me is that is there a...
I have my htpc plugged into my telly in the uk and it works ok my scart socket has two modes though and in the first it comes up...
Hello. So I've eventually got round to trying to upgrade my computer to become a media centre. Sorry if this has been answered...
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Just added up all my TV connections from one 20 year old aerial. 5 DVB-T cards 1 DVB-T TV + 2 TV's with Freeview Box's So 8 feeds, and cannot see Winter Hill transmitter. Must get out more. :o
Just added up all my TV connections from one 20 year old aerial. 5 DVB-T cards 1 DVB-T TV + 2 TV's with Freeview Box's So...
Hi Guys Im not sure where to post this. So Im trying here. Im about to purchase my second tv card, but how do you get it to work...
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