In the process of building your own HTPC or did you complete one? Show them to other MediaPortal users!
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...
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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 ?
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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 at long last I have completed my HTPC system. Well building it, anyway. I suspect a DIY HTPC is like the kit-cars I have built - can always find something to tweak. General features all work but I think there's quite a road to go until its all working top notch.
System:
Foxconn 945G7MD-8EKRS2H M/B
Samsung 4x512MB PC4200...
Well at long last I have completed my HTPC system. Well building it, anyway. I suspect a DIY HTPC is like the kit-cars I have...
Well at long last I have completed my HTPC system. Well building it, anyway. I suspect a DIY HTPC is like the kit-cars I have...
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...
just as murphy told, the above installation instruction resulted in a problem.
if my pvr-500 has been active and i used some context menu (like in mytv, recordings, press right mouse button on one recording), the system stopped. first the tv signal froze and then the whole win completely, just to reset the pc was an option!
as the...
just as murphy told, the above installation instruction resulted in a problem.
if my pvr-500 has been active and i used some...
Hi,
just because i didn´t find a simple "howto" do a Windows XP setup to a mediaportal stand alone HTPC, i did a little protocol...
Thanx for the reply guys,
I have nearly made my mind up on this, looks like if I go for the antec fusion, I am going to have to change my mbd to an Intel d965OT. Still abit dubious about going to a smaller case but we will see.
Thanx for the reply guys,
I have nearly made my mind up on this, looks like if I go for the antec fusion, I am going to have to...
Hi Guys,
need some advice if u dont mind before I take the plunge, my current setup is as follows:
Case: Chenbro Mozart
Mbd...
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...
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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...
After the tweak is before the tweak! Here comes the next stage of completed modifications ;)
Changed from Analog Cable to DVB-T input signal
Added a second HVR-1300 for seperated watching and recording TV
Changed screen resolution from PAL 4:3 (720x576) to 16:9 (1024x576)
The result is a very good TV and a stunning DVD...
After the tweak is before the tweak! Here comes the next stage of completed modifications ;)
Changed from Analog Cable to...
MyPVR's HTPC (Black Is Beautifull & HDTV enabled)
Hello all,
I want to show all of you my current HTPC system and i hope you...
Ah... thanks
Off topic: Just measured the "IKEA-thingy" - and lucky me; an NSK-2400 will fit... PERFECTLY
NSK: 14cm (H) x 44.5cm (W) x 41.4cm (D)
IKEA: 20cm (H) x 45cm (W) x 44 cm (D)
:D
(thanks for the follow-up, anyway)
Ah... thanks
Off topic: Just measured the "IKEA-thingy" - and lucky me; an NSK-2400 will fit... PERFECTLY
NSK: 14cm (H) x 44.5cm...
since my mother got her new notebook, i could have her old midi tower.
i changed the front and painted the case in silver.
the...
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..
your cinema really kicks as ! congrats on that :)
your cinema really kicks as ! congrats on that :)
Hi folks,
First i wanna thank all of the Mediaportal team for making a very fine product.
I'm almost done with my HTPC. The...
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)
Okay here we go :
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/silverstone_lc_11sm_hacked_chli-t19541.html
Okay here we go :
https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/silverstone_lc_11sm_hacked_chli-t19541.html
Hi all,
the power supply of my Silverstone LC-11 was always way to loud. Tried the picoPSU first but that failed, maybe to...
You say the MCE remote - is that with the internal mac mini IR?
You say the MCE remote - is that with the internal mac mini IR?
Being a big fan of XBMC, I tried out mediaportal on my PC. After playing with it a bit I decided to roll with it for my upcoming...
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...
Hi,
Sorry for not following 'my' thread. Getting the Greek DVB-T channel is easy. Just use Sweden and you will the 3 Greek and RIK.
br///
Stefan
Hi,
Sorry for not following 'my' thread. Getting the Greek DVB-T channel is easy. Just use Sweden and you will the 3 Greek and...
Hi,
Have now finished my HTPC build. Below come some info about my system.
System Goals
-Support both Analog and DVB-T (we...
Xbox 360 HD-DVD :)
Best one on the market
Xbox 360 HD-DVD :)
Best one on the market
Media Center Build
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ w/ 512K Cache (Socket 939)
GA-K8N51PVMT-9
Atnec OVERTURE II
OCZ 1024MB PC3200 Dual...
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...