In the process of building your own HTPC or did you complete one? Show them to other MediaPortal users!
Very nice work :D
Very nice work :D
Has anyone ever built a wall mounted HTPC? i currently have my antec fusion htpc setup in my living room sat underneath my plasma...
Well I have browsed e-bay for hardware for my server project but didn't really find anything worth buying so I'll go the luxury way and build a machine from scratch. I also decided that it should be powerful enough to have it do encoding tasks so I don't need to tie up my office machine for that.
I'll start a new thread on that...
Well I have browsed e-bay for hardware for my server project but didn't really find anything worth buying so I'll go the luxury way...
My current MP 1.0.1 installation is working absolutely fine (many kudos for the development team), so I need a new project.
I'm...
That looks promising since I also was thinking of lightweight, small boxes as additional clients.
On the other hand, it will probably only be reserved for citrix and not rdp I guess, no?
That looks promising since I also was thinking of lightweight, small boxes as additional clients.
On the other hand, it will...
I'm thinking about upgrading one of my systems and possibly adding another. I really dont like the idea of having to manage...
Getting in on Newegg's 640GB Seagate SATA and AMD 7750 CPU for $65 a couple of months back left me with enough spare parts to start a new budget HTPC build.
MoBo : ASUS M3A78-EM
CPU : AMD 4850e dual core 2.5Ghz 45W
Memory : 6MB OCZ SpecOps DDR2-800
GPU : onboard 256Mb ATI Radeon HD 3200
Case : CompUSA Spyder Minitower with...
Getting in on Newegg's 640GB Seagate SATA and AMD 7750 CPU for $65 a couple of months back left me with enough spare parts to start...
Getting in on Newegg's 640GB Seagate SATA and AMD 7750 CPU for $65 a couple of months back left me with enough spare parts to start...
There is also a program called "HdmiOn", it constantly or itnermittently sends signal telling windows that HDMI is attached/on. Not sure if this actually prevents windows from detecting display is unplugged or not.
There is also a program called "HdmiOn", it constantly or itnermittently sends signal telling windows that HDMI is attached/on...
I have an nVidia GeForce 8600 GT and I'm using v169.21 forceware drivers on Windows XP with two monitors, one is a 17" LCD on a...
That's very well possible the problem. Also the shape of the cpu cooler doesn't seem very optimal to me for a semi passive cooling (some space between fan and cooler).
However, I'm not going to make anymore changes if in normal conditions temps stay in the 50-60C range.
This is an intel cpu/nvidia chipset board which is quite...
That's very well possible the problem. Also the shape of the cpu cooler doesn't seem very optimal to me for a semi passive cooling...
I've decided to build a new one for in the bedroom which is small and quiet.
Completely fanless looked difficult, so I decided to...
Thanks for the idea. Masking the front of the case should be very easy since it's almost completely smooth and the holes could be cut out with an exacto knife. I'll look into this stuff later today. But now I'm wondering if a dark marker might even be easier.
Thanks for the idea. Masking the front of the case should be very easy since it's almost completely smooth and the holes could be...
I'm getting ready for another major upgrade to my MP system so I thought I'd start a thread documenting my progress. The problem...
Hi,
I have some problems with my HTPC and a Panasonic 42PZ70. If I hold the up/down key for scrolling through the film menu (some seconds) my screen went off and it seems that a reinitialisation of the screen takes place. This is reproducible every x seconds. Pressing the down/up key shorter seems to be no impact. I don't know why...
Hi,
I have some problems with my HTPC and a Panasonic 42PZ70. If I hold the up/down key for scrolling through the film menu...
Hi,
I have some problems with my HTPC and a Panasonic 42PZ70. If I hold the up/down key for scrolling through the film menu...
i dont use XP anymore, it was just a pain in the ass for me, i use vista :) cheers anyways
i dont use XP anymore, it was just a pain in the ass for me, i use vista :) cheers anyways
Well im excited to say the least, after about 6 months of playing around with MP on my main PC, i've decided to build a dedicated...
Ya the Ninja Mini is a great cooler... but the Kuma is a rather warm CPU... and you really should overclock it because it's highly overclockable and because of this I don't think the Mini could handle it safely.
Ya the Ninja Mini is a great cooler... but the Kuma is a rather warm CPU... and you really should overclock it because it's highly...
Hello, all. I'm about to dip into the world of HTPC and Blu-Ray. I'd like to game (Everquest II, Battlefield, Half-Life, Need for...
what he said :)
if your computer isn't man enough to render the game in 1080, 720 should scale nicely (if your TV is 1080)
Rich
what he said :)
if your computer isn't man enough to render the game in 1080, 720 should scale nicely (if your TV is 1080)
Rich
Hello,
I connected my htpc to tv via hdmi-hdmi.
TV - panasonic tx p42g10e.
Video card - ati hd4850.
Tv is full hd, and it...
That looks like a sweet keyboard. Sadly my budget has ran out for the moment.
That looks like a sweet keyboard. Sadly my budget has ran out for the moment.
Hello all. Newbie here. :)
I have been avoiding jumping into the HTPC realm, since I use Playon, Xbox 360, PS3, Popcorn hour...
I agree, go with the first one. You won't need even the power that it has to run the MP GUI smoothly. Plus with the money you save you can modify it to be as quiet as the HFX.
I agree, go with the first one. You won't need even the power that it has to run the MP GUI smoothly. Plus with the money you...
Hi all,
I'm looking to replace my actual HTPC, which is a first-generation intel-based mac mini with a 1.6Ghz Core Duo CPU and...
i would seriously be looking at replacing the failing disk
i would seriously be looking at replacing the failing disk
My server has started having problems lately, whenever it boots up (from power off or from hibernation) the system wants to do a...
Hmm.. Ok I did'nt notice that, but I'll check it when I get home tonight, thanks..
Hmm.. Ok I did'nt notice that, but I'll check it when I get home tonight, thanks..
I've been doing some reading here and on the AVSforum. Trying to get some answers to a couple of issues.
I hooked up my HTPC...
A samsung DVD and a LG BD drive didn't make any problems in a S16T, but on both drives the front bezel had to be removed (as adviced in the case manual). For these ones this is possible without bigger issues. Perhaps you would like to have a look at my setup...
A samsung DVD and a LG BD drive didn't make any problems in a S16T, but on both drives the front bezel had to be removed (as...
Is it true that the OrigenAE cases have a power led that when you enter standby it turns from blue to red continously shining and...
Hi all,
I have this real weird problem which took me 5 days to sort out.
Using Media Portal 1.0 for quite a while now as master / slave setup.
I had a hard disk crash on my server, so I replaced the drive and thought at the same time I'll upgrade the motherboard to include raid.
I purchased a GA-EP45-UD3P and installed a...
Hi all,
I have this real weird problem which took me 5 days to sort out.
Using Media Portal 1.0 for quite a while now as master...
Hi all,
I have this real weird problem which took me 5 days to sort out.
Using Media Portal 1.0 for quite a while now as master...
First off, well done on the build.
Secondly, It sounds like you are using HIP. If you are then goto File --> Preferences --> Alternate Input. In here you need to remove the UP, Down, Left, Right and Return. This will stop the 2 step problem.
First off, well done on the build.
Secondly, It sounds like you are using HIP. If you are then goto File --> Preferences -->...
My First HTPC..
Intended to be used as a center to play internet radio, music, webbcasts of news and so on...
Pctureframe...
I got the parts from New Egg on Friday, but the motherboard (Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2) was DOA, so I had to go out today to find a suitable replacement. I ended up with an Asus M3A78-EM at twice the cost of the Gigabyte board. The rest is:
Silverstone LC13B-E case
Seasonic 380-watt PSU
AMD 4860e
4gb RAM
Saphire 4670 video card...
I got the parts from New Egg on Friday, but the motherboard (Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2) was DOA, so I had to go out today to find a...
I got the parts from New Egg on Friday, but the motherboard (Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2) was DOA, so I had to go out today to find a...
bluray
jumping to the present ..
bought first ever blu-ray, bond quantum of solace. powerdvd8 told me it wanted an update as soon as I tried to play it. then when it had updated, h.264 stopped working in mediaportal...cue 4 hrs of googling and reading numerous forums. Seems h.264 support is broken (or possibly removed) in the latest...
bluray
jumping to the present ..
bought first ever blu-ray, bond quantum of solace. powerdvd8 told me it wanted an update as soon...
I've built this system over last 3 months, thought I would finally blog it now that its relatively stable.
First some history -...
I run MP on a Dell Vostro 200 slimline (essentially a black version of the 530s) with an E4500 - works nicely and it's pretty quiet too.
Good luck with the project :)
Tony
I run MP on a Dell Vostro 200 slimline (essentially a black version of the 530s) with an E4500 - works nicely and it's pretty quiet...
Hopefully this will work out taking an existing Dell 530 Dual Core with a T4600 processor and 2gb memory.
I've ordered a...
I couldn't find this setting in the audio manager. Where should it be?
I couldn't find this setting in the audio manager. Where should it be?
I recently upgraded to GA-MA78GM-S2H motherboard and installed Vista, and now I'm having three issues, which I have listed in order...
Terve! :)
I red your story of building your HTPC.
I'm just starting my own when I get mboard and video card.
How is your MP working now days? Do you have problems of browsing network shares?
I have test environment on my old PC and this slowness of browsing shares are really annoying.
Anyway I'm ready for lot of problems coming...
Terve! :)
I red your story of building your HTPC.
I'm just starting my own when I get mboard and video card.
How is your MP...
Hello to all,
I have started with my own HTPC, here are the specs for the machine:
Case: Antec Fusion v2 430
MB: Abit Fatality...
Looks like a nice setup.
Looks like a nice setup.
Intel C2D 6750 (2.66 Ghz) LGA 775 [had laying around]
2GB of DDR2 PC2-5300 (667 MHz) [had laying around]
Seagate 80gb SATA II...
Hello all,
I am wondering if anyone has made a custom IR receiver for their case. I am planning on doing it, once I have my case ordered and delivered (most likely next month) and of course I am planning a million things in my head.
This is the only thing I have found that may work
Home Electronics, OEM Customers Info
Hello all,
I am wondering if anyone has made a custom IR receiver for their case. I am planning on doing it, once I have my case...
Hello all,
I am wondering if anyone has made a custom IR receiver for their case. I am planning on doing it, once I have my case...
Hi, I'm currently building a HTPC on the D946GCLF2 board and I can run most 1080p mkv packed movies on it using CoreAVC and som tweaks. I've been successful in running movies in the size of 8 GiB. I have it running on the ESD bag right now so I have not been able to test it so much yet.
So I can really recommend this board, it...
Hi, I'm currently building a HTPC on the D946GCLF2 board and I can run most 1080p mkv packed movies on it using CoreAVC and som...
I have been playing around with a proof of concept HTPC system based upon a Dell GX280 (P4, 512Mb, 40GB) on and off for about a...
Yeah i know about vlite, i used nlite (only trimmed some) for my xp install.
The problem is i don't know what is safe to remove.
edit: from searching it seems theres a lot of interest in VLite to get vista trimmed down. But no one ever replies.
So if anyone is interested at all and wants to give some input on what to remove/what not...
Yeah i know about vlite, i used nlite (only trimmed some) for my xp install.
The problem is i don't know what is safe to remove...
Hey Guys,
Just installed Vista Business 64bit as to take advantage of EVR video acceleration.
With XP i had it trimmed down so...
Can you use your old copy of XP? No point in spending a ton of money on a new OS if you've got a good one already. I know there is a thread around here somewhere debating the pros and cons of these Operating Systems. You should search for it if you aren't happy with XP, but I've never had any problems with it.
Can you use your old copy of XP? No point in spending a ton of money on a new OS if you've got a good one already. I know there...
I'm building my 2nd HTPC.
Case: Silverstone Grandia GD02
Casefans: Enermax UCEV8 Everest 80X80X25
Mobo: Asus M3N78-EM AM2+...
I have bought one of these off ebay for £50, great machine for a media pc, dual analogue tuners though. I am having a pig of a time getting the front display to show anything but the date and time. Have tried mythtv now i am trying mediaportal. Has anyone had any success getting the display to work?
I have bought one of these off ebay for £50, great machine for a media pc, dual analogue tuners though. I am having a pig of a time...
Hi, spotted this in latest Maplin "discount" magazine:
Media Entertainment Centre Kit
Guessing from the chipset info (Intel...
Has anyone gotten this setup to work? I have 2 blasters (each connected to a different STB with different IR Commands) and I want to be able to blast to both with the correct IR Command using IR Server. I have tried everything, but haven't gotten this to work. I tried to learn different IR Commands on both Ports (Ports 1 and 2)...
Has anyone gotten this setup to work? I have 2 blasters (each connected to a different STB with different IR Commands) and I want...
Has anyone gotten this setup to work? I have 2 blasters (each connected to a different STB with different IR Commands) and I want...