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Agree.
I mostly did this because I could. Indeed the advantage is only when encoding TV recordings that I want to save for the kids. With MSI over clocking speedstep (I think it is speedstep) still works. The machine runs at only 2.4 Ghz when not under load (CPU-Z).
VdR
Agree.
I mostly did this because I could. Indeed the advantage is only when encoding TV recordings that I want to save for the...
I decided to build a new Media and TV server to replace the old GX270 with the bunch of USB HDDs I use now.
I want this server...
Actually it can. I have RocketRaid 2220 and all I had to do is enable different mode of operation (via web UI) - that allows more than 2TB on 32bit OS. Sorry, I don't remember all the details... Look into it - may be worth it :)
Actually it can. I have RocketRaid 2220 and all I had to do is enable different mode of operation (via web UI) - that allows more...
Here is my build/setup:
HTPC
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- D-Vine MCE303 Black
- GigaByte GA-MA78GM-UD2H
- AMD A64 X2 5000+ Black Edition
- Zalman...
Right, it's been over 6 months and I thought I'd just close this build off with a final review of the system, and the lessons I've learnt for next time.
System Performance:
The key point is, it works; play back of all media is stutter free at least.
However it becomes obvious when flicking back and forth within video files that...
Right, it's been over 6 months and I thought I'd just close this build off with a final review of the system, and the lessons I've...
I've been thinking of putting something together for a home HTPC for some time. I thought about MythTV, but finally came across...
The last series of the DG45FC/ID have various problems with that squeeky sound from the capacitors. Intel is aware of that, maybe you should send it back.
The last series of the DG45FC/ID have various problems with that squeeky sound from the capacitors. Intel is aware of that, maybe...
The components are ordered and waiting for delivery.
Although the items i have choosen are by far oversized for an HTPC i just...
the display is the OrigenAE ir110.... I got it off ebay for a pretty good price... its a USB controlled display and IR receiver. It uses the IR trans server which is a pretty sweet setup for infrared control and will let me use any damned remote I want to :) I also like the fact that it has a tap for the main power and allows me to...
the display is the OrigenAE ir110.... I got it off ebay for a pretty good price... its a USB controlled display and IR receiver. It...
Well I got a hell of a deal on an OrigenAE ir110 with remote off ebay... after getting it I realized it was to big to fit it in a 5...
Splashscreen
Hello all,
Here is my contribution.
Made it for XFactor skin, but it only displays a MP logo
Done with Photoshop
Drop a thanks if you're going to use it, thanks!
cheers,
Flip
Splashscreen
Hello all,
Here is my contribution.
Made it for XFactor skin, but it only displays a MP logo
Done with Photoshop...
So I was looking for a good 1920x1080 (1080p) wallpaper for my HTPC with a Mediaportal logo and couldn't find any... so I made my...
lol very nice indeed :D
lol very nice indeed :D
I just completed my first HTPC. I wanted a somewhat unique case, so I ended up using the case from an Apple IIGS. In fact, it was...
I know that Australia is on the other side of the globe from me, and when it's summer here, it's winther there, but do you also have christmas in the summer? ;)
Just kidding, nice build, I wouldn't have thought that 1080p was possible with these specs. I think 1080i is gonna be a problem though...
I know that Australia is on the other side of the globe from me, and when it's summer here, it's winther there, but do you also...
Background
I decided to build an HTPC as a gift for my Father In Law, to run on his Rear Projection TV (4:3).
Objective was to...
I don't know if you would say it's any louder. It wasn't noticable for me. Altough It is 2 fans so in principle it's louder. :)
It's functional. The aerodynamics of airflow are crucial in a tight space like this.
Plus, I'm OCD like that. :D
I don't know if you would say it's any louder. It wasn't noticable for me. Altough It is 2 fans so in principle it's louder. :)...
MediaPortal Version: Version 0.2.2.0
MediaPortal Skin: Blue Two Wide
Windows Version: Windows XP sp2
CPU Type: Intel Pentium D...
My network
My home network :D
View Slide Show of my Home Cinema here
My network
My home network :D
View Slide Show of my Home Cinema here
I thought some might be interested to see a diagram of my network. Just for geek factor.
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...
Thank you.
I passed on the DVD, cause I wouldn't use it probably. The card reader would also be nice and cool, but I wouldn't use it neither :) I have old player "in any case" and I can always play any brd, dvd or cd from my desktop over the network. It's much more useful solution, because most of the dvd drives are quite loud. This...
Thank you.
I passed on the DVD, cause I wouldn't use it probably. The card reader would also be nice and cool, but I wouldn't use...
I just finished my new case. This is a long story :D, so number of pictures is adequate :D I hope no one gets bored.
So here we go...
Update:
The freezing problem continued occasionally. It now seems to be fixed by a new Hauppauge driver: Nova-T-TD-Stick_3_11_27070_WHQL.
Incidentally I'm finding Windows 7 Media Centre (build 7100) pretty stable and I like the red button and teletext support plus subtitles with HD. Unlike all earlier MS offerings that I have tried...
Update:
The freezing problem continued occasionally. It now seems to be fixed by a new Hauppauge driver...
Freesat Astra 1 and 2 + Freeview
My aim is to have a TV/Media player that I can use for Freesat, Freeview and to watch free to...
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...
Hi It´s O.K. I explain little my configuration
Logitech Harmony One
My device (HTPC) is setting as Microsoft MCE remote control
I use default settings from web via logitech harmony remote software 7.5 + assing additional buttons for missing/needed buttons on touchscreen
Back is set as Back on touchscreen
VFD (Imon) setup
I...
Hi It´s O.K. I explain little my configuration
Logitech Harmony One
My device (HTPC) is setting as Microsoft MCE remote control...
It´s my first post here
Hi !
last year i made my second HTPC. It´s look like big "videorecorder" and it´is oriented for...
Nice i used the same case :D But now i have a beter one :D
Nice i used the same case :D But now i have a beter one :D
Hi people !
When i started my project, i looked for a Linux solution but Blu-ray was a real problem... Mediaportal and Windows...
I've only used Vista 32-bit with S10 but have you tried LCDHype?
I've only used Vista 32-bit with S10 but have you tried LCDHype?
Hardware:
Case: OrigenAE S10V
Motherboard: ASUS P5Q-EM
PSU: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 550 W
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (Tray)...
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...
Being on a budget and sacrificing estheatics over price and function.
Got myself a used Dell GX280 from a recycling company (retrobox.com is a pretty good source for this kinda hardware) It's a mini tower. Being an Optiplex enterprise type box, it's designed to run 24/7 reliably.
CPU: Pentium Dual core P4 2.8Ghz
Memory: 3Gb...
Being on a budget and sacrificing estheatics over price and function.
Got myself a used Dell GX280 from a recycling company...
Being on a budget and sacrificing estheatics over price and function.
Got myself a used Dell GX280 from a recycling company...
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...
Little update here, I've changed some hardware things on the setup of my HTPC. I've replaced my power supply for a more silent one, it's got a nice 120 mm fan at very low rpm, it's a Recom 550 watt PSU, reasonable PSU fot it's price and quite silent, I have to put my ear on my HTPC to hear it..... And I've swapped the LG DVD writer...
Little update here, I've changed some hardware things on the setup of my HTPC. I've replaced my power supply for a more silent one...
Hello There,
Introduction:
I finally finished work on my first build of a HTPC system. It's main use is for watching DVD's...
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...
Yes, the PSU is fanless too, but it isn't stock with the case.
I bought it on ebay for about 60€.
Yes, the PSU is fanless too, but it isn't stock with the case.
I bought it on ebay for about 60€.
Hello!
I just want to introduce my htpc. It's the first htpc that i have built and now after a couple of weeks it's nearly...
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...
