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SpeedFan loses all the setting when restarted, how do I save the config? It is pretty slow to check after chips everytime if it has find it one time isn't it? can this step be skipped in some way? /BigAl
SpeedFan loses all the setting when restarted, how do I save the config? It is pretty slow to check after chips everytime if it...
Despite everyone advicing against intel p4, I went that route for my HTPC... SilverStone Lascala LC11M, Silver Asus P5LD2-VM...
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I guess this would basically be multi monitor support in skins? It would also allow for those of us who also have a laptop setup to use the Laptop screen for one thing, and the tv for the main playout.
I guess this would basically be multi monitor support in skins? It would also allow for those of us who also have a laptop setup...
Hi everybody, what a great piece of software MP is. Congrats to all involved. I got interested in htpc when I wrote some...
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Specs are in my sig. Some things to note in the pics This is just a cheap case I got off amamax, works until I can afford a d.vine case. The only complaint I have is the exhaust vent on the bottom of the case for the power supply, unless I keep something under the case to keep it ellavted while on its side the case will run...
Specs are in my sig. Some things to note in the pics This is just a cheap case I got off amamax, works until I can afford a...
Specs are in my sig. Some things to note in the pics This is just a cheap case I got off amamax, works until I can afford a...
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Re: progress report maybe the RMClock utility helps? http://cpu.rightmark.org/products/rmclock.shtml
Re: progress report maybe the RMClock utility helps? http://cpu.rightmark.org/products/rmclock.shtml
Ok, i'm building another htpc and this one might be quite good.. hw setup is: Box: Silverstone HTPC SST-LC02 Alu cpu: Intel...
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Hi all, Is there anyone who try to put a hvr 1100 or a hvr1300 in a pundit-R ?? The 2nd question is : did it work ?? Indeed the pundit is very selective on his TV cards (see the others topic on it) THX
Hi all, Is there anyone who try to put a hvr 1100 or a hvr1300 in a pundit-R ?? The 2nd question is : did it work ?? Indeed...
Hi all, Is there anyone who try to put a hvr 1100 or a hvr1300 in a pundit-R ?? The 2nd question is : did it work ?? Indeed...
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Hi Brocklander, got my PVR500 MCE for about 150 Euros. A lot of online shops offer the European MCE 2005 Remote for prices from Euro 30,- to 40,-, but at least in Austria i don't know anyone shipping to New Zealand. regards, Helmut
Hi Brocklander, got my PVR500 MCE for about 150 Euros. A lot of online shops offer the European MCE 2005 Remote for prices from...
Hi all :D After a couple of years in the community playing with the software, I thought hey it's Christmas let's build this...
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the 2496 is working very well. I dont know what you mean by 2 different cards, but it offers a hardware mixer that is accessed by several "virtual" cards. Most usefull for pro use I think. Stable drivers, good sound. regards Knut Inge
the 2496 is working very well. I dont know what you mean by 2 different cards, but it offers a hardware mixer that is accessed by...
Since Silverstones lc11m proved impossible to find here in norway (reportedly, they are out of production??), and worries of...
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a change is on its way... instead of the LC11 I'm going to use a LC02 as I already have a suitable DVD-ReWriter for it and cause it is quite a hassle to obtain a LC11 for a nice price at the moment. Further I am going to use a MSI FX5200 GFX board as it uses no cooler and it puts me in the position to connect both my TV (S-Video) as...
a change is on its way... instead of the LC11 I'm going to use a LC02 as I already have a suitable DVD-ReWriter for it and cause...
hello, have been reading for 2 weeks here now and just wanted to let you know what I'm working on: Silverstone LC11S case...
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Hi ya'll Glad to see so many people using the Thermaltake Tenor. For the cash it's still the best out there. Mine's been running under my TV for a while now and I've not had a single problem with it. I disconnected the front fan and I put in a passivly cooled GeForce 6200 and so the only sound I get now is my PSU. This I shall be...
Hi ya'll Glad to see so many people using the Thermaltake Tenor. For the cash it's still the best out there. Mine's been running...
Today I finally took the plunge after many weeks of procatinating and finally bought the Thermaltake Tenor HTPC case...
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I figured, "What better time to post about my completed HTPC than right before I tear it down to make a new one!" so here is the current system: Pictures here P4 2.8E on a MSI 865PE Neo2, 1.5GB GeIL DDR400 (2x512 + 2x256 in dual channel), 3x 80GB WD SATA, I/O Magic IDVD16DD dual-layer, dual-format DVD burner Dvico...
I figured, "What better time to post about my completed HTPC than right before I tear it down to make a new one!" so here is the...
I figured, "What better time to post about my completed HTPC than right before I tear it down to make a new one!" so here is the...
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Hi Andy (from one Andy to another!!) My Sky+ box has a svideo output which I route straight to my hauppuage 150, just make sure that the hauppuage software and MP are set to svideo input. I do not record live onto the pc, but record using the sky+ box and then copy onto the pc stuff I want to keep. For that I do not use MP but the...
Hi Andy (from one Andy to another!!) My Sky+ box has a svideo output which I route straight to my hauppuage 150, just make sure...
Finally got this beast up, running and stable!!! Specs: Case: Accent HT-200 MB: Abit NF7-S CPU: AMD 3200 XP Mem: 2x512mb...
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Hi, I just finished my HTPC page. Give it a look. http://htpc.profiler.nl Greetz, Ben
Hi, I just finished my HTPC page. Give it a look. http://htpc.profiler.nl Greetz, Ben
Hi, I just finished my HTPC page. Give it a look. http://htpc.profiler.nl Greetz, Ben
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Nice to see another Irish user on the forums! I've been tinkering around with MediaPortal for a couple of months now; it's worringly addictive! Really looking forward to the full stable release 0.2 (0.1.3.0 and earlier a bit flaky). I'm using a Dell myself; purchased from their 'factory outlet'. Found eBay useful, got BTC 9019...
Nice to see another Irish user on the forums! I've been tinkering around with MediaPortal for a couple of months now; it's...
:D Here's a list of the items I have assembled for the build Antec Overture 2 -- Quiet Media case with 450W SmartPower...
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Re: CPU reports 55 degrees celsius in idle mode with orignal If you ask me .. .the Pundit-R case is not intended for moddings ... there is no root for air in the box. My personal results are - when modding the box just get hotter, more unstabel and I would'nt dare leaving home having the box on AC power. My conclusion must...
Re: CPU reports 55 degrees celsius in idle mode with orignal If you ask me .. .the Pundit-R case is not intended for moddings...
I bought the ASUS Pundit-R to use as my HTPC, but found it to be way too loud! That's why I'd like to share my progress in...
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Good Morning All, I have just finished my first HTPC. I bought a Panasonic 34" Tau Screen HDTV (CRT), got a great deal on it, for my, hopefully, Main Display. I hooked up the HTPC to it and I have Overscan, not a huge suprise. The suprise has been compensating for the overscan. I have been trying on and off for about 3 weeks...
Good Morning All, I have just finished my first HTPC. I bought a Panasonic 34" Tau Screen HDTV (CRT), got a great deal on it...
Good Morning All, I have just finished my first HTPC. I bought a Panasonic 34" Tau Screen HDTV (CRT), got a great deal on it...
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well done. And that's one hell of a cpu cooler! btw: what videocard did you use?
well done. And that's one hell of a cpu cooler! btw: what videocard did you use?
I built my first box almost one year ago, but it was loud and actually ugly. So I did a lot of research and finally built a really...
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After reading about MediaPortal and some other HTPC applications a few months ago, I decided that the components from my old computer would make for a great base to a HTPC. After having the unit for about a month two months now, I was asked to give a little information about the process. So, I put together a little webpage with...
After reading about MediaPortal and some other HTPC applications a few months ago, I decided that the components from my old...
After reading about MediaPortal and some other HTPC applications a few months ago, I decided that the components from my old...
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I have a spire falconrock II cooler and updated the fan with a pabst 12 dB fan. Cools very well and is sillent. Remeber to use a very thin layer of good quality thermal grease and not the stock thermal sticker.
I have a spire falconrock II cooler and updated the fan with a pabst 12 dB fan. Cools very well and is sillent. Remeber to use a...
I'm running a PIII 1Ghz Coppermine on my HTPC, and I have replaced the stock heatsink fan with all copper heatsink. That said, the...
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MP1 MP2 Ongoing How long DVI cable can be (1 Viewer) DE
Interesting. Since dvi-i is digital i thought it would not affect to guality of picture. Just having max lenght. Quality of cable i can understand, it is same allways when trying to get near to theoretical max performance. Resolution would be 1366x768 or 1366x1008 (not sure this one).
Interesting. Since dvi-i is digital i thought it would not affect to guality of picture. Just having max lenght. Quality of cable i...
Hi, Things are progressing once again. I'm currently making routes for cables on the roof and inside the livingroom walls. One...
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yeah i was expecting something a little more creative !
yeah i was expecting something a little more creative !
ok these are the specs of my ongoing HTPC project p.s. i got a surprise for you at the end :lol: CPU: P3 1.1GHz @ 1.48...
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Yeah, I might just do some adjustments to the PSU fan. Thanks for the info on it. I guess our mobo's are slightly different in the placement of the CPU. I was able to put an 80->92 adapter with fan, and still have a small clearance with the PSU. Your case/hd is running much cooler too - I think your external fan mod probably...
Yeah, I might just do some adjustments to the PSU fan. Thanks for the info on it. I guess our mobo's are slightly different in...
Been an ongoing project for a few months but finally got around to getting some pics. Some are a bit blurry, sorry about that...
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MP1 MP2 Ongoing Harmony / TV Tuner question (1 Viewer) DE
Got a Leadtek PVR2000 with a radio tuner, works like a charm for me!
Got a Leadtek PVR2000 with a radio tuner, works like a charm for me!
Hi, I've been browsing this site and the net and my choice is pretty clear, I want the Harmony 880 remote and the Hauppauge 150...
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I plan to buy one. To wait (for money and availability), I bought the cheapest case I found (25€ with 400w psu) To drive the power use of my Athlon 64 3200 I use CrystalCPUID http://www.silentpcreview.com/article231-page1.html (and adapt a 120 fan against the very noisy 80 of the psu)
I plan to buy one. To wait (for money and availability), I bought the cheapest case I found (25€ with 400w psu) To drive the...
I am pretty excited about my new HTPC :) So I thought, I let you all know about it ;) Situation: My first HTPC was a MSI...
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OK, after some problems getting the TV card to work with the VA-10, I have flogged it to my dad :) Ive now gone down the following route....as have lots of others here...so I guess its pretty safe. MSI RS480M2-IL board Novatech 62.57 Athlon 64 3000 Retail Novatech 104.23 512 RAM Crucial 44.64...
OK, after some problems getting the TV card to work with the VA-10, I have flogged it to my dad :) Ive now gone down the...
Just ordered up the first bits for my system..... Silverstone LC11m case around £170 Cos it looks dam hot...even...
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Hello, I'm using Mediaportal for six month now. I started with a desktop tower with an AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 512 MB memory and bought an FX5200, PVR150MCE and MCE2005 remote. Now that I'm a experienced mediaportal user I want to get a new system. I'm planing on buying the Thermaltake Tenor case in black, using my existing...
Hello, I'm using Mediaportal for six month now. I started with a desktop tower with an AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 512 MB memory and...
Hello, I'm using Mediaportal for six month now. I started with a desktop tower with an AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 512 MB memory and...
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Currently I've only got the one stock case fan by the CPU installed which is pretty quiet, not noticable anyhow. Huh!, never saw that, admittidly it was tight screwing the thumb screws onto the board but it went on and works ok. Hmmm, not convinced on this one, to all intents and purposes it works fine. using overlay the...
Currently I've only got the one stock case fan by the CPU installed which is pretty quiet, not noticable anyhow. Huh!, never...
Hi, I've been lurking for awhile (being a regular user of XBMC), however with the impending release of xbox 360 and the very...
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Hi pinkus... thanks for your posting and i am very sorry I didn't read your contribution sooner. Yeah you are right about the internal space :) :) Greetings Sjonnieroughwood
Hi pinkus... thanks for your posting and i am very sorry I didn't read your contribution sooner. Yeah you are right about the...
Pffff, that was a lot of work javascript:emoticon('8)')Cool I wrote a document (ahum) in dutch with my experiences. The Plan...
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Guys, thanks for your help, all is well after installing all of the software and checking connections.
Guys, thanks for your help, all is well after installing all of the software and checking connections.
Hi, im connecting the case and the mobo together. I have connected all of the basics like HDD and power switches, fans etc...
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Youre case is looking real good :)
Youre case is looking real good :)
First I want to give a lot of thank to the team who made the media Portal, it was just what I need for my project, and it's free...
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Really nice :D
Really nice :D
Here's a web page describing my HTPC install. Sorry it's in french but there's lots of photos ! :lol...
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