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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...
The controllers are using the same old same old parallel port trick with the direct pad pro drivers. Heh, I'm at another stand still because I ran out of money after Christmas. I got:
1GB ram
A Lightgun
A x1300 Radeon Video Card
=[)
The controllers are using the same old same old parallel port trick with the direct pad pro drivers. Heh, I'm at another stand...
Well, this might have been done before, but I have come to make it better... currently my webpage for this is...
Hey
Im thinking of buying a HFX Case instead of my shuttle. Now im looking for a new MB and CPU. Would be nice with onboard grapichs an sound.
It will be connected to my 37" lcd via DVI.
Any suggestions?
Tazman
Hey
Im thinking of buying a HFX Case instead of my shuttle. Now im looking for a new MB and CPU. Would be nice with onboard...
Hey
Im thinking of buying a HFX Case instead of my shuttle. Now im looking for a new MB and CPU. Would be nice with onboard...
It's now January of 2007 and the ATi X1300 cards I have (I bought 2) both are still working fine with ATITool set to overclock them when it detects 3D use.
Do not expect to use less than an X1600 card for H.264 playback though.
It's now January of 2007 and the ATi X1300 cards I have (I bought 2) both are still working fine with ATITool set to overclock them...
Well, I finally stopped stalling and started ordering parts for a HTPC a couple weeks ago. No more sharing the desktop.
I'm...
Does your graphics card support composity sync output? Most Ati cards do, you could try to build your own VGA-Scart cable. I did it once, astonishin PQ..
http://ryoandr.free.fr/
Does your graphics card support composity sync output? Most Ati cards do, you could try to build your own VGA-Scart cable. I did it...
I’ve finally built my HTPC and got it running, just a couple of bugs to iron out, I could do with a little from you guys out there...
Longest. Sentence. Ever.
You can pick up some cheap remote extenders off ebay, or pay an arm and a leg for them at RadioShack or similar. Look for pyramids: one as a receiver, another placed within line-of-sight of the original IR receiver. I don't know their exact range, but unless you live in a mansion, they should reach.
Longest. Sentence. Ever.
You can pick up some cheap remote extenders off ebay, or pay an arm and a leg for them at RadioShack or...
I have been doing the xbox thing and decided to buy a new case i thought a htpc case looked pretty cool plus fit on my shelf aka...
Founded the option to set the audio output for music, maybe it also work for gui and radio sound ;)
Founded the option to set the audio output for music, maybe it also work for gui and radio sound ;)
Well, here is my actual project:
The machine:
Chase: NOX Coolbay 25cm
MotherBoard: M2N32-SLI Deluxe/Wireless Edition
CPU: AMD64...
Ive removed the 5 1/4 bay bay (got so much extra space)
Removed the gan grill at the back and moved the fan at the back to the outside of the case(got a bit more space)
Replaced all the other fans with silent ones(even the psu)
Then i found out that two silent fans are not able to keep the cpu cool so now i cant turn it on with...
Ive removed the 5 1/4 bay bay (got so much extra space)
Removed the gan grill at the back and moved the fan at the back to the...
I have all ready build most of the pc(the specs are in my sig)
but its currantly sitting in a average tower case so ive decided...
yes, that´s true... but as fast as it´s a AC3-stream, it passthroughs to the digital output, without any sounds at the analog output..
When you play a AC3 soundtrack, the analog outputs is dead silent...
yes, that´s true... but as fast as it´s a AC3-stream, it passthroughs to the digital output, without any sounds at the analog...
Hello
I´ve got a creative audigy 2 zs sound-card installed in my htpc..
My receiver is connected with spdif passthrough...
You need a little program called "Powerstrip."
Look either in their forums or in the AVScience forums for 1:1 pixel mapping for your TV, and I assure you Powerstrip will be the way someone figured it out. (example from my TV: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=670840)
You need a little program called "Powerstrip."
Look either in their forums or in the AVScience forums for 1:1 pixel mapping for...
I have recently completed building an HTPC running XP SP2 using an ATI 9800 Pro with the latest Omega Drivers installed. The system...
OK. Should work fine - I'm guessing it is a MCE-device. Use the MCE-replacment plugin by and-81
Find more info on your int. graphics card, though.
OK. Should work fine - I'm guessing it is a MCE-device. Use the MCE-replacment plugin by and-81
Find more info on your int...
I currently use sage and want to switch for features, freeware, and potential reasons.
Athlon XP 1800
1 GB RAM
2 Hauppauge...
Argh, the silverstone LC16M. I have the same case, and I still regret spending all the money on that case :mad:
It looks nice, but there is just not a single form of sound dampening in a €260-case (without psu). This is just NOT exceptable.
Apart from that, there was a (known) building error which caused a elektronic short-circuit...
Argh, the silverstone LC16M. I have the same case, and I still regret spending all the money on that case :mad:
It looks nice...
I’m a newbie to building a htpc, and just ordered the following equipment
I’m going to be running the latest version of medial...
Hi Mac,
No, sorry never played that game, not into flight sims!
Hi Mac,
No, sorry never played that game, not into flight sims!
I just joined and I'm in the process of building an HTPC out of donated parts from people that I've done upgrade work for.
I...
to be honest, i suck at getting subtitles and mediaportal to play nice... to be fair to myself, it's usually with a softsub file that, say, has subs in english even though only a few lines are in another language, etc, but it's still a pain.
haali will throw an icon into the system tray that you can disable subs with, but i've also...
to be honest, i suck at getting subtitles and mediaportal to play nice... to be fair to myself, it's usually with a softsub file...
Hi there,
I'm having lots of problems with smooth H.264 HD (1080i or 1080p) playback. 720p is fine, nice and smooth.
Spec I...
i recently setup my own htpc and for case i bought the antec fusion,
really happy about it comes with 2x120mm silent antec tricool fans
a 430w silent psu and a vfd
here is the link http://www.antec.com/uk/productDetails.php?ProdID=08739
i recently setup my own htpc and for case i bought the antec fusion,
really happy about it comes with 2x120mm silent antec tricool...
Currently i run a Ubuntu server that hosts all my Video/Music files and have been using a modded xbox running XBMC to access all my...
That would be excellent.
Could you give me a brief discription of the spec of the system just so i can get an idea of what i need to run a decent MAME sys.
I've only really ever looked into it, i guess i need todo a bit more research before i jump right into it. But i do have lots of time for the next year as i'm unable to work due...
That would be excellent.
Could you give me a brief discription of the spec of the system just so i can get an idea of what i need...
Ok so its still pretty much an on going project (but arnt they all).
I origanly buit this to play MAME (http://www.mame.net/)...
oh yes, it'll be fine running pretty much anything :D
oh yes, it'll be fine running pretty much anything :D
Hello,
I've spent the last 3 months building and sourcing components for my HTPC after being in a car accident and left house...
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Been using MP over a year now since 0.1.3 now on 0.2.4 - Love it!
Have just upgraded my original Coolermaster ATCS (ATC-610-SX1) case to an Antec Fusion from X-case in the UK. This is a superb case in all respects and it's two 120mm slow running fans draw air through it so efficiently that I am debating unplugging...
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Been using MP over a year now since 0.1.3 now on 0.2.4 - Love it!
Have just upgraded my original Coolermaster...
While Looking for a DVD recorder a few weeks ago I stumbled upon Media Portal and a quick download was enough to convince me that I...
Threw out the Twinhan CI-TER and replaced it with another FloppyDTV, everything works much better now and the intermittent stuttering on DVB-T channels has disapeared. The FloppyDTV-T is mounted in a PCI slot and connected directly to the 10-pin firewire connector on the motherboard, these cables are available through Digital...
Threw out the Twinhan CI-TER and replaced it with another FloppyDTV, everything works much better now and the intermittent...
Hi,
This HTPC has been an ongoing project since march 2006, I've changed chassis 3 times and added some other stuff along the...
Minor update
The x1900xt card that I wanted (HIS ICEQ3) was not posdible to get hold of, so now I have installed the asus 7900GTX card (With full HDCP support), I can't believe how quiet the stock cooler on this card is, I can't hear it at all. The loudest part in the unit now is the hdd. Otherwise silent.
The temps are very...
Minor update
The x1900xt card that I wanted (HIS ICEQ3) was not posdible to get hold of, so now I have installed the asus 7900GTX...
So I finally started building HTPC V3, V1 died with the pump in the zalman reserator and V2 is showing signs of aging, plus that I...
Nope, I did not finnish setup, and i'm still in the process of finding the right bits to use!!
I think I might just go ahead and buy an Elonex artisan LT for 399 from ebuyer..
Anyone want an EPIA MII 1200 512 ram , Nvidia xfx 5200 pci graphics card, Hauppage PVR 150 MCE, MCE remote and a copy of windows MCE 2005?
2 wintv go...
Nope, I did not finnish setup, and i'm still in the process of finding the right bits to use!!
I think I might just go ahead and...
I think I've cracked the lowest specs you can get MP to be useable with on.
My Prototype PVR uses:
EPIA MII-1000
256MB RAM...
I have made a lot of progress, i finished the bottom panell, ie drilling all the holes for the the mobo spacers, HDD rack and PS mount. I also finished the back pannel which i think was going to be the hardest part because of all the holes for everything but it turned out not to be that bad. I then welded 3 sides onto the bottom and...
I have made a lot of progress, i finished the bottom panell, ie drilling all the holes for the the mobo spacers, HDD rack and PS...
OK so here it is, the start to my HTPC.
(sorry about the bad picture, it was taken with my phone)
That there is a sheet...
The saga continues....
After running fine for most of the day on 1 drive, my Raptor.. which is less then 6months old...it suddenly switched off... thinking it may have overheated.. odd since it's been in the same case for like forever...I left it for a hour.. now everytime I power up, it boots to the windows logo and tries to start...
The saga continues....
After running fine for most of the day on 1 drive, my Raptor.. which is less then 6months old...it...
A sad day...my 2 year old HTPC died this morning.
May it rest in pieces on the lounge floor until my misses loses it !
This...
The entire interface is rendered like a game, being that cpu wont even be of equivalent speed to a P4/AMD 600mhz system I would think thats where the problem is coming from. If you run MP windowed and watch task manager for cpu usage, is it stuck on 100% permanently?
The entire interface is rendered like a game, being that cpu wont even be of equivalent speed to a P4/AMD 600mhz system I would...
I have a 600mhz Via mini-ITX system running MediaPortal and I am concerned that I have underestimated the CPU and disk speed...
Just completed my build........
AMD Sempron 2800
MSI K8MM3 mainboard (754)
1 GB DDR400
Nvidia FX5200 128 MB
2 x 320 GB Seagate Sata-2
Pioneer 111D crossflashed to A11XL
Gigabyte AirCruiser wireless NIC
Leadtek DVT2000-H
CoolerMaster RC-541 uATX / 430w PSU
DVI connection to my LG 42" Plasma, and SP-DIF (optical) audio
to my Yamaha...
Just completed my build........
AMD Sempron 2800
MSI K8MM3 mainboard (754)
1 GB DDR400
Nvidia FX5200 128 MB
2 x 320 GB Seagate...
Just completed my build........
AMD Sempron 2800
MSI K8MM3 mainboard (754)
1 GB DDR400
Nvidia FX5200 128 MB
2 x 320 GB Seagate...
Delayed shipment of parts from germany and some finicial issues have
forced me to put this project on hold for a while.
I will return with information as soon as I get things going again.
Stay tuned.
Delayed shipment of parts from germany and some finicial issues have
forced me to put this project on hold for a while.
I will...
New HTPC project -- tell me what you think!
So here is the H/W:
ANTEC FUSION SILVER CASE
MSI K9NGM2-FID GEFORCE 6150...
Antec Fusion case (430w PSU)
DVico Fusion Dual Digital Tuner
Gigabyte 7600GT 256Mb Geforce (passively cooled)
AMD Athlon 3200+
Asus A8N-VM CSM mATX
1Gb Geil DDR500 Dual Channel RAM
Seagate 200Gb HDD
Pioneer 16X DVD
Stock CPU fan from an AMD X2
2 X 12cm fans on the side are extractors. The silent pipe 2 video card...
Antec Fusion case (430w PSU)
DVico Fusion Dual Digital Tuner
Gigabyte 7600GT 256Mb Geforce (passively cooled)
AMD Athlon 3200+...
Antec Fusion case (430w PSU)
DVico Fusion Dual Digital Tuner
Gigabyte 7600GT 256Mb Geforce (passively cooled)
AMD Athlon 3200+...
Responding to myself 'cause I solved my remote problem. Well, sort of. I had assumed that the Remote Wonder would be the superior remote to the generic thing that came with my TV card. But I just discovered that, indeed, it cannot wake the system from standby. As a lark, I plugged in the Cyberlink remote that came with my...
Responding to myself 'cause I solved my remote problem. Well, sort of. I had assumed that the Remote Wonder would be the superior...
Bought and assembled my MediaPortal HTPC about a month ago, with a goal to keep the cost under $400 (with some repurposing of older...
Hey, I have been trying to find a supplier of this case in the UK in silver but am having no luck, you wouldnt be from the UK would you?
Great post btw. A nice system you have there:)
Hey, I have been trying to find a supplier of this case in the UK in silver but am having no luck, you wouldnt be from the UK would...
Hello everyone,
After a few weeks of browsing forums, searching for components and building, I finally finished my brand new...
<Also I see an LCD on the housing, what is it ?>
Aquarius,
i knocked the housing up out of MDF, i havent got an lcd on it just a small panel with a few LEDS to show....power on HTPC, power on Upstairs PC and a USB socket for attaching a camera etc
On top there are three small buttons to Hibernate\power on Reset (not used so much...
<Also I see an LCD on the housing, what is it ?>
Aquarius,
i knocked the housing up out of MDF, i havent got an lcd on it just...
MP Version: 2.0.0.4
Skin: personal skin (mce template)
Windows Version: xp pro sp2
CPU Type: AMD ATHLON 2000+
Memory: 512mb...