In the process of building your own HTPC or did you complete one? Show them to other MediaPortal users!
Yup
1024 x 768p is the best choice for you... (don't be too sad, al will still look amazing at that quality!)
Yup
1024 x 768p is the best choice for you... (don't be too sad, al will still look amazing at that quality!)
I'm a bit confused. I'm seeing in the forums that some of the people here have the same video card as I do and they're able to...
I will give my spec later when I'm at home. I know what you mean graemef, but I was hoping the TV card would work without having to be the exclusive use for the PC.
It is a very recent installation, and I do keep my installed programs minimised. Just the one game I am playing at the moment, office, one video editing software...
I will give my spec later when I'm at home. I know what you mean graemef, but I was hoping the TV card would work without having to...
I suppose my expectations were a little high, but I am finding the whole TV card in PC solution a little disappointing.
I bought...
Here we go.....:)
I moved the thread to completed HTPC
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/my_htpc_silverstone_lc16_m-t25111.html
Here we go.....:)
I moved the thread to completed HTPC
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/my_htpc_silverstone_lc16_m-t25111.html
Here we go.....:)
I moved the thread to completed HTPC
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/my_htpc_silverstone_lc16_m-t25111.html
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Monitor Name: DISPLAYWORKSDMIB-SD7
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 1,35
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12,0 inches
Vertical: 9,0 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 x 480 (60 Hz)
720 x 400 (70 Hz)
800 x 600 (60 Hz)
1024 x 768 (60 Hz)
Display Power Management...
* Monitor *
Monitor Name: DISPLAYWORKSDMIB-SD7
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 1,35
DDC2 Protocol: Supported...
Hi
Few days ago i finished build my HTPC:
Windows Version: XP MCE 2005 SP2
CPU: Type: Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz PC667, 4MB...
I don't know if SM 3.0 has any advantages over 2.0 when it comes to HTPC, but I ended up on the NF630a due to lower CPU usage when playing high def. movies. (could not find the URL of review - :sorry:)
I don't know if SM 3.0 has any advantages over 2.0 when it comes to HTPC, but I ended up on the NF630a due to lower CPU usage when...
Even though I am on a tight budget (just bought myself a 42" 1080p LCD :D ), I hope to buy myself a new HTPC in a month or so.
My...
It's funny how many people needs there htpc's to pass the wife test. hehe
Mine needed to do that also.
I felt a bit left behind when after i installed the pc and everything worked well and a few weeks later my wife started showing me shortcuts.....
I have to say though that i like the blackmyst skin the most. it is just the most...
It's funny how many people needs there htpc's to pass the wife test. hehe
Mine needed to do that also.
I felt a bit left behind...
I have been using XBMC for the last few years and have been amazingly pleased with it. I had no need for anything else, xbmc is...
I have built a htpc system and I am satisfied with the performance of the system, need to do some serious playing around with the post processing features but so far everything is working great.
One big concern I have is streaming data over my wireless network, it seems to work well for standard definition content, music and...
I have built a htpc system and I am satisfied with the performance of the system, need to do some serious playing around with the...
I have built a htpc system and I am satisfied with the performance of the system, need to do some serious playing around with the...
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fun while it lasted
:S Seems my joy is to be short lived. After a few months of stable htpc use, my pvr150 did a nose dive. At first it, stopped changing channels and then it died almost totally. It could be picked up by the os but would not install properly. This time I tried another machine (an old Gateway P3 with winxp sp2) with...
fun while it lasted
:S Seems my joy is to be short lived. After a few months of stable htpc use, my pvr150 did a nose dive. At...
After months (on and off as life allowed) of toying with an old Dell GX260 (real cheap from DFS Dell's off lease program) I finally...
I wanted to thank everyone on this site for the great info - below are my current specs and setup.
Case: Coolmaster CAV-T04
Motherboard: Biostar P4M800-M7
CPU: Pent. 4 630 Prescott 3.0 Ghz
HD: RAID, 2 SATA WD80JD
RAM: 768 MB
Video Capture Card: PCHDTV 5500
Video Card: FX5500
Video Codec Used: Cyberlink SAC Video Decoder...
I wanted to thank everyone on this site for the great info - below are my current specs and setup.
Case: Coolmaster CAV-T04...
I wanted to thank everyone on this site for the great info - below are my current specs and setup.
Case: Coolmaster CAV-T04...
Hi there
I'm having some problem with my hauppauge hvr 1300 tv card. When retyrning from system standby (s3) and entering the tv module in media portal it's unable to start the tv module, because the card is busy from prev. connection
What do i do to solve this ?
Hi there
I'm having some problem with my hauppauge hvr 1300 tv card. When retyrning from system standby (s3) and entering the tv...
Hi there
I'm having some problem with my hauppauge hvr 1300 tv card. When retyrning from system standby (s3) and entering the tv...
Well, I really didn't want to have to buy a video card just for this purpose, or a "really" old one at that... but I couldn't find a cheaper solution.
I picked up a brand new Radeon X1050 for like $35.... considering a VGA 2 Composite converter runs about $60, I guess its worth it... plus it frees the reserved member that was put...
Well, I really didn't want to have to buy a video card just for this purpose, or a "really" old one at that... but I couldn't find...
Hi guys. I recently put together a HTPC from some suggestions made here. A DOA mobo and some ram incompatabilities later, I finaly...
I gotta say that Zalman fans really aren't as quiet as they could be. I'd recommend Nexus fans - really quiet even at full speed.
You don't say which Zalman CPU cooler you're using, but several of their newer coolers have been criticised for noisy fans. You could look at fitting a cooler that will take a standard fan, rather than...
I gotta say that Zalman fans really aren't as quiet as they could be. I'd recommend Nexus fans - really quiet even at full speed...
Ok folks, with a bit of research (methinks I should have done more :( ), I have built an HTPC with following specs:
Origen Case...
forget about that, my solution posted here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/complete_new_installation_instruction-t22976.html
cheers, LX.
forget about that, my solution posted here: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/complete_new_installation_instruction-t22976.html...
Finally I got the time and parts to get my HTPC working. I've been reading these forums for quite awhile and finally it has become...
Thanks for that. It was late when I typed the reply and couldn't be stuffed finding the link ;P
There's also a game out called "Shoop" which is much the same as the Newgrounds games, but you play basketball instead. It's a little TOO reponsive for my liking, but eh that's how it goes. There was also a webcam version of Mortal...
Thanks for that. It was late when I typed the reply and couldn't be stuffed finding the link ;P
There's also a game out called...
I've had my HTPC for about 6 months now, and it runs like a charm with MediaPortal. I'm slowly turning this into a massive "party"...
Why not use two equal hdd's and put them in raid 0? Noise level will be the same but disk throughput will be much higher! I also can recommend the zalman heatpipe hdd coolers to reduce the noise level of the hdd's to minimum!
Also too consider if you're planning to switch to digital tv in a (short) period: 2x 150mce card instead of...
Why not use two equal hdd's and put them in raid 0? Noise level will be the same but disk throughput will be much higher! I also...
After two months reading forums and several website, I'm at the start of building my first HTPC. I still needs to make some choices...
That motherboard uses the Intel GMA 950. While it may support HDTV resolutions, that doesn't mean it has the required speed to playback HDTV with MediaPortal.
"It has Intel GMA 950 on-board graphics, which is ok for a multimedia PC, but don’t even think of running 3D games on it. This is simply not the idea of this motherboard."...
That motherboard uses the Intel GMA 950. While it may support HDTV resolutions, that doesn't mean it has the required speed to...
Ok Guys and Gals
Been given advice by Hauppage forum but still cant get the damn thing to work
Im almost ready to rip the card...
A small update from me, I spent some time yesterday making some changes to the system. I placed the MCE remote receiver inside the casing, re-soldered the IR eye, so it now sits behind the mirror on the front, where the DVD's original eye was. Then I added the smalles USB hub I could find, re-soldered a USB connector from the hub to...
A small update from me, I spent some time yesterday making some changes to the system. I placed the MCE remote receiver inside the...
Finally I have decided to finish my HTPC after it has been sitting and looking at me for ages..
This is the hardware:
HTPC...
the age of the PSU may or may not have an affect. i've had some PSU's go for years and years, and others die fairly quickly.
The way I see it, you've got 4 pretty likely possibilities in no particular order. PSU, RAM, heat, or one of the new components is bad.
To see if its heat related, can you check the temps somehow? At a...
the age of the PSU may or may not have an affect. i've had some PSU's go for years and years, and others die fairly quickly.
The...
Hi
I've recently upgraded my machine by adding a 7600GS card (previously using on board gfx), a second SATA hard disk and a...
this is exactly what I'm looking for. I have the strangest problem with my iMON (also LC16M): some keys work some don't...
this is exactly what I'm looking for. I have the strangest problem with my iMON (also LC16M): some keys work some don't...
Hi
I've got a problem with my setup and I can't find anything with the search. I've got 2 Hauppauge cards, a HVR1300 and a...
I wrote all the stuff below before realizing this thread is *old* :). I leave it in incase it may help somebody else in the future...
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I have a DFI RS482 Infinity (are these similar/same?) which has what you are looking for. It is true, there are not many that fit those specifications. I put a post about my system...
I wrote all the stuff below before realizing this thread is *old* :). I leave it in incase it may help somebody else in the...
Hello folks,
Money restriticions:
-I am a third world citizen AND although I receive a pretty much good wage for my country...
Have you tried contacting the manufacturer to see if S4 even supported by the motherboard, strange as it may seem, if S3 works, usually S4 is a doddle to set up within windows power management and has no other adjustments.
We know your system supports ACPI, but has it been "cut down" in any way by Aopen, and only they would know.
Have you tried contacting the manufacturer to see if S4 even supported by the motherboard, strange as it may seem, if S3 works...
i've got a Windows XP Pro PC which has an MCE remote connected to it.
i am able to put the PC to sleep and wake it up no probs...
if the PSU is already able to handle the system, then adding a PCI card to the system wont even make a dent into the amount of extra required power needed. PCI cards consume very little power compared to something like a hard drive or GPU.
As for the AIW, I would forget about it and purchase a hardware encoding TV tuner. the...
if the PSU is already able to handle the system, then adding a PCI card to the system wont even make a dent into the amount of...
Ok so my rig is as follows.....it's an older machine that was once the gaming rig that may be perfect for htpc conversion
2.4ghz...
I have a Samsung Spintpoint and I'm affraid that the HUTIL tool didn't make any difference in my case...
I have a Samsung Spintpoint and I'm affraid that the HUTIL tool didn't make any difference in my case...
Is there any way to make my samsung SATA-disk silent?? Please help me!
On IDE-drives, i use silentdrive..
Hmm I've been wondering about this. I was thinking of putting one of these in the fusion, so that I'd get the MCE remote functionality. Just not sure if it will fit/work (dunno if ir sensor will be covered) I also don't know the dimensions of the antec VFD to compare (this ones W: 169mm H: 38mm D: 27mm)
Hmm I've been wondering about this. I was thinking of putting one of these in the fusion, so that I'd get the MCE remote...
Anyone have found out a solution to mount a IR-receiver in the Fusion front-panel yet? (that works with the MCE-remote)
Hi Elliott,
Nice case!
I was looking for some usb blanking caps or plugs recently too, but couldn't find any anywhere!
Did you want to permanently or temporarily cover them up?
It'd be a shame to cover the holes with anything but brushed aluminium
Hi Elliott,
Nice case!
I was looking for some usb blanking caps or plugs recently too, but couldn't find any anywhere!
Did you...
Hi, i finished my htpc a few months ago now and it has been running fine, i used an antec fusion case, which looks brilliant but...
If the Zalman CNPS9500 - AM2 really fits, I think I will also install it! I hope I will get all required parts during the next two weeks so I can build the system :-)!
Spragleknas: If I connect the signal and ground from the SPDIF header of the motherboard to a CINCH connector I will get a digital coaxial out. Is that right...
If the Zalman CNPS9500 - AM2 really fits, I think I will also install it! I hope I will get all required parts during the next two...
Hi,
I want to replace my current HTPC with a new one because it's too loud in my opinion.
After reading many of the posts in...
I think it is TOTALLY different. Card sharing for purposes of using other people cards etc etc is not the same as recording a stream to watch later or time-shift while watching another encrypted channel.
Or are you talking technically?
I have never looked at the APIs around but I suspect that you cannot push a recorded stream...
I think it is TOTALLY different. Card sharing for purposes of using other people cards etc etc is not the same as recording a...
Hi,
I'm new here and still working on my HTPC. Almost everything is working now, except for dvb-s. For the moment, there's a...
Hi all,
I just wanted to report that I got a new freeview (dvb-t) aerial fitted with digital grade cable and now everything is spot on :)
Seems although I have a good strong signal from the transmitter, the old aerial wasnt very good at splitting the digital signal from the analogue signal which resulted in low signal quality.
Now...
Hi all,
I just wanted to report that I got a new freeview (dvb-t) aerial fitted with digital grade cable and now everything is...
Hi guys,
First of all my system is:
AMD Athlon 1300+
1 Gig Mem
300 gig HD
Geforce Ti4600
Running Windows XP Pro
I bought myself...
I forgot to post this here, but I finally got this system hooked up to my CRT TV. I wrote about it in my blog here.
Eveything was going VERY well except for the well known scheduling bug. It appears that it has been fixed in SVN, but now the blaster isn't working :)
Hope to have that cleared up and soon and then it should be all...
I forgot to post this here, but I finally got this system hooked up to my CRT TV. I wrote about it in my blog here.
Eveything...
Hello all,
I used to post here pretty frequently until those silly things such as work got in the way. Anyway, I decided to...