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Well i switched back to the classic panel and all the options were there. It was set as hdtv so then i just clicked set underscan button and were good to go. Thanks again for all the help!
Well i switched back to the classic panel and all the options were there. It was set as hdtv so then i just clicked set underscan...
So i used to use an s-video cable but have switched over to a dvi to hdmi cable for better quality but now i get this... I took a...
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Got the solution. The new generation of Philips LCD TV's have lots of picture and input signal enhancements (HD Motion, Active Controll, 100Hz, and so on...). This causes an input lag (100mms- 200ms delay until the picture can be seen on the screen) and this is the reason for the "laggy" mouse movement!!! It is possible to...
Got the solution. The new generation of Philips LCD TV's have lots of picture and input signal enhancements (HD Motion, Active...
I have a misterious effect with the movement of my mouse since i replaced the old Plasma TV with a brandnew FullHD Lcd. I did...
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The fusion case isn't an option here, can't set a desktopcase, otherwise I would've gone for an Antec one allready. Have to use a mini-tower, but I've found a new one from gigabyte yesterday. Now I only have to check the shop if they can deliver it... [edit] Should be here somewhere mid january :D...
The fusion case isn't an option here, can't set a desktopcase, otherwise I would've gone for an Antec one allready. Have to use a...
Following the rottop (nicknamed one of my older laptops that way when it started crashing, and so followed the naming of the other...
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I'm just tired of my SA 8300HD from Cox. So, maybe I can build something better. I just picked up a sweet MB the GA-MA78GM-S2HP. I tossed in an older AMD 64 FX-62 Dual Core. I also tossed in 1GB of older 800 DDR2 ram. It then got 500GB of SATA 3.0 disk and 2 128GB Raptor drives which are in a RAID. Yes, its overkill...but in a good...
I'm just tired of my SA 8300HD from Cox. So, maybe I can build something better. I just picked up a sweet MB the GA-MA78GM-S2HP...
I'm just tired of my SA 8300HD from Cox. So, maybe I can build something better. I just picked up a sweet MB the GA-MA78GM-S2HP...
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The machine I built a month or so back was great until we got a new tv and I tried running high def, so back to the drawing board and put together second build designed for 1080p playback. (original post) https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/completed-htpc-projects-61/completed-2-4ghz-p4-49769/ I picked up a x2 5200 off ebay for about...
The machine I built a month or so back was great until we got a new tv and I tried running high def, so back to the drawing board...
The machine I built a month or so back was great until we got a new tv and I tried running high def, so back to the drawing board...
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Hey guys, new here. Just sharing my build with you guys...originally i built this PC with the intent of using it primarily for work and occasional browsing but things change haha eventually I'll probably convert this setup into a server (seeing as the case is rather large) but since this is my first HTPC build i figure I'd learn...
Hey guys, new here. Just sharing my build with you guys...originally i built this PC with the intent of using it primarily for work...
Hey guys, new here. Just sharing my build with you guys...originally i built this PC with the intent of using it primarily for work...
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Thanks for the welcome. as for the TV card, I really don't watch TV shows, that much. I basically built this to watch DVD's. I don't know how many times we rented DVD's and never watched them. Also, my youngest son has a collection of about 500 dvd's, that he has ripped over time. As for the wlan, I'm already looking at a possible...
Thanks for the welcome. as for the TV card, I really don't watch TV shows, that much. I basically built this to watch DVD's. I...
First of all, I want to say hello. First time poster and HTPC builder. I'm just an old maintenance man, who likes playing with...
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ATI x1250 is onboard with chipset 690G of AMD? If de answer is yes, you can added ATI 3000 HD Series for HD files. This combination is great, i've chipset 690G in motherboard and ATI 3450 and can play BD disc without problem
ATI x1250 is onboard with chipset 690G of AMD? If de answer is yes, you can added ATI 3000 HD Series for HD files. This...
After a miserable experience with Vista MCE and a Linksys DMA 2200 Media Extender I have decided to purchase a PC dedicated to...
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I have recently purchased a Club 3D HD4650 (passive cooling). I purchased this card because I would like to have 5.1 sound over my HDMI connection. This card is supposed to be able to do that according to the specs and tests I have seen. However, after installing it, I can't get it to output anything besides the stereo configuration...
I have recently purchased a Club 3D HD4650 (passive cooling). I purchased this card because I would like to have 5.1 sound over my...
I have recently purchased a Club 3D HD4650 (passive cooling). I purchased this card because I would like to have 5.1 sound over my...
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hello so, if you don't like to exchange graphic card, but you have a full hd TV I reccomend for you cyberlink powerdvd 8 ultra. i heard that this software has a acceleration for gpu and i tested 1080p (few trailers from internet with various codecs and bitrate |> 15Mbps - cyberlink view this information). And? It's working fine :)
hello so, if you don't like to exchange graphic card, but you have a full hd TV I reccomend for you cyberlink powerdvd 8 ultra. i...
TV-Server Version: rc3 MediaPortal Version: rc3 MediaPortal Skin: Streamed MP Windows Version: xp sp3 MCE 2005 CPU Type: 2.4ghz...
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No - I haven't got the case yet. It should get sent some time after the 5th of January when all the shops come back from Christmas holidays. I will post some pics then Thanks Jason
No - I haven't got the case yet. It should get sent some time after the 5th of January when all the shops come back from Christmas...
Ordered the parts for my HTPC the other day. Here is a list of what I have decided upon: AMD 4850e 45W CPU J&W JW-780UVD-AM2+...
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hi, yeah if theres not much temperature difference in removing the CPU fan then thatll be my next move i think. not really gonna get much chance to have a play around over xmas, but ill let you know how i get on. :)
hi, yeah if theres not much temperature difference in removing the CPU fan then thatll be my next move i think. not really gonna...
Can someone please help me find out why my CPU is running so hot... I bought a scythe ninja mini heatsink this week in the hope...
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Hi Guys I've bought an Antec 430 Fusion Black, the case is great and the LCD screen isn't so bad as mentioned in other forums, but could be better... it is value 4 the money! I'm running MP1.0 and the mini display works great in this version. With instant sheller I've hidden my complete XP environment. Really great software...
Hi Guys I've bought an Antec 430 Fusion Black, the case is great and the LCD screen isn't so bad as mentioned in other forums...
Hi Guys I've bought an Antec 430 Fusion Black, the case is great and the LCD screen isn't so bad as mentioned in other forums...
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Atom class N230 or N270 (with Intel desktop mini-itx) can't. But Hd movies 720p with respective codecs can move. I've a aspire one with atom n270 (1'86ghz clock) with intel grafics 945, and it can't move movies 1080p with out DXVA or DXVA.
Atom class N230 or N270 (with Intel desktop mini-itx) can't. But Hd movies 720p with respective codecs can move. I've a aspire...
Hello to all mini-itx genius’s, For Christmas, i plan to build 2 mini-itx clients (17cm x 17cm) for mediaportal. Cost around...
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I'm having issues with the GUI. Pausing and tracking in a video is annoying and nearly impossible without exiting to the main menu. Any recommendations? Should I use an external player?
I'm having issues with the GUI. Pausing and tracking in a video is annoying and nearly impossible without exiting to the main menu...
So I got my hands on an old Dell D610 Laptop with a broken screen and damaged case. Originally I just had it sitting around as a...
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Hey guys, Please, let me know your opinion about my choice: Graphics. ASUS GF 9600GT PCIE DDR3 512M 256BIT HDM HDD inside. WD5002ABYS WD CAVIAR RE3 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB Asus DVD-RW (quiet) CPU. INTEL E8400 CORE2D 3.0GHZ 1333/6M S775 (or INTEL E8500) RAM. APACER BRANDED DDR2 800 4GB CL5 128*8KIT (or corsair with...
Hey guys, Please, let me know your opinion about my choice: Graphics. ASUS GF 9600GT PCIE DDR3 512M 256BIT HDM HDD inside...
Hey guys, Please, let me know your opinion about my choice: Graphics. ASUS GF 9600GT PCIE DDR3 512M 256BIT HDM HDD inside...
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I also just picked up today a SAMSUNG HTAS720 Home Theater Sound System from a local CC which is closing it's doors tomorrow. Got a steal at 70% off! Looks like it's going to be a busy weekend!!
I also just picked up today a SAMSUNG HTAS720 Home Theater Sound System from a local CC which is closing it's doors tomorrow. Got a...
WOOHOO :D I get home and what do I find....my brand-new Blu-ray/HD-DVD drive my wonderful wife bought me for Christmas!! I can't...
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Very nice setup! i realy like the case :D And i have the same trust keyboard.
Very nice setup! i realy like the case :D And i have the same trust keyboard.
Hey! Finally i´m finished with my HTPC. These are the used components: Hardware: Avantara HTPC Case Asus P5NSLI...
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True, although I never said it was the most important factor, merely something to watch out for during the initial case cooling tests. It's interesting the confirm the long held belief in some circles that thermal expansion / contraction stress from 'excessive cooling' is bad. Still, with anything your mileage will vary, I like to...
True, although I never said it was the most important factor, merely something to watch out for during the initial case cooling...
Hi Guys, Looking for some advice, finally bit the bullet and ordered a 40" LCD HDTV. Been running MP fine on my desktop for...
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Hi, thanks! No problems so far; remember the harddrives are passively cooled in the quietdrive boxez.
Hi, thanks! No problems so far; remember the harddrives are passively cooled in the quietdrive boxez.
Hi guys, It's been a while, how are y'all doin' ? 8) After my first showcase: silentpcreview.com | View topic -...
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This says otherwise... GBPVR Documentation Wiki - Tips - EventGhost
This says otherwise... GBPVR Documentation Wiki - Tips - EventGhost
Anyone know of any software that i can use to control different programs with my hauppauge remote? I have tried girder, i cant...
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Also part of the problems seem to have stemmed from the fact that I was trying to load this XP Micro version that I had. I may have been doing things right, but the micro version may have been lacking some support for Raid. I know have my 1 TB Raid 1 config, with a 15 GB OS partition on the same drives. Thanks again for all...
Also part of the problems seem to have stemmed from the fact that I was trying to load this XP Micro version that I had. I may have...
Really excited to begin my first HTPC project and share any knowledge I can, and well for those that are interested enjoy reading...
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I am currently running a very similar system that I built a year or so ago. Athlon XP 2800+ 2x 512Mb DDR1 PC3200 Ram sticks Western Digital 80 Gb HDD XP SP2 w/ MediaPortal 1 RC 3 ATi 9250 AGP Card Hauppauge Nova T 500 DVB-T tuner Hauppauge DVB-T / Analogue tuner DVI -> HDMI output. I runs quite well. I was using 0.2.3.0...
I am currently running a very similar system that I built a year or so ago. Athlon XP 2800+ 2x 512Mb DDR1 PC3200 Ram sticks...
Hardware: i-Cute case Amd Athlon xp2700+ 2166mhz Msi 6777 motherboard 512mb RAM Ati Radeon 9600 128mb 2 x dvd drives 2 x hdd 120gb...
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someone mentioned that in hardforums too. I think i'll give it a shot this week. I'd give anything to get the machine to go quieter. i'll fill you in. Besides, it'll be a waste of a cooler not to have it.
someone mentioned that in hardforums too. I think i'll give it a shot this week. I'd give anything to get the machine to go...
Okay so previously i built a Shoebox size HTPC and showed you guys my nifty results...
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Hey everyone, first off thanks for the great open source project and the great community. I have been researching this for a couple weeks and finally think I have decided on MediaPortal to run my machine. Now, speaking of the machine, this is where I may need some input. The Goal: An inexpensive, entry-level, dvr/pvr for my...
Hey everyone, first off thanks for the great open source project and the great community. I have been researching this for a...
Hey everyone, first off thanks for the great open source project and the great community. I have been researching this for a...
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Some of the most interesting pictures in this forum thread are gone, maybe because this thread is from 2006
Some of the most interesting pictures in this forum thread are gone, maybe because this thread is from 2006
I think everyone here knows that the power led of a pc is blinking during standby. ... and i really can't stand it anymore. It...
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Very nice :d And we also wait for your case. Than we can see the final HTPC of yours :D
Very nice :d And we also wait for your case. Than we can see the final HTPC of yours :D
Hello :) I finally completed my Home Theather. TV: Sony KDL-46W4500 Ampli: Denon AVR-2700 NAS: Promise Smartstor 4300N...
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Mi HTPC MCEZero rev.2: Case Housing: Aopen H360A Black Slimtower / FlexATX / PSU Aopen 350W FSP300-60SV(PF) 350W PSU Case Housing: Aopen 350W FSP300-60SV(PF) 350W 20/24PIN SATA Micro Flex ATX Power Supply PSU Extra Graphics: External PSU Aopen 350W FSP300-60SV(PF) 350W Motherboard: Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD ModBIOS...
Mi HTPC MCEZero rev.2: Case Housing: Aopen H360A Black Slimtower / FlexATX / PSU Aopen 350W FSP300-60SV(PF) 350W PSU...
Mi HTPC MCEZero rev.2: Case Housing: Aopen H360A Black Slimtower / FlexATX / PSU Aopen 350W FSP300-60SV(PF) 350W PSU...
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Its actually one that came with a Aver Media tv tuner I had but it was in a little case and I took it out of the case, could do the same with any usb ir receiver.
Its actually one that came with a Aver Media tv tuner I had but it was in a little case and I took it out of the case, could do...
Well I decided to get a new HTPC case I saw this on ebay and had to get it I love the clean look to it. First I had to remove...
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hi eetaylog, thank you for the nice words. and time for a small update. - i stuffed in a second 250GB 2.5" HDD - bought an alphacrypt light CAM ( which is for firmware upgrade to 3.16 at my friend polarie) will come up with some new pics this weekend, showing the vfd in action....
hi eetaylog, thank you for the nice words. and time for a small update. - i stuffed in a second 250GB 2.5" HDD - bought an...
hello enthusiasts, after finishing the last project one year before and the made experiences i decided to built a new htpc...
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