In the process of building your own HTPC or did you complete one? Show them to other MediaPortal users!
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...
If you haven't already found it, you should check out Silent PC Review silentpcreview.com | Everything about Silent / Quiet Computers They do product reviews, but the forum is an amazing source of information on queting and cooling your case. SpeedFan is also a great tool for silencing case and CPU fans and it's freeware. I use it...
If you haven't already found it, you should check out Silent PC Review silentpcreview.com | Everything about Silent / Quiet...
Recently completed my build and have been dialing in MediaPortal. I'm a noob at HTPC.
Asus M3N78-EM (MicroATX version)
AMD...
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...
This was a build for a customer, he requested Vista Ultimate 32 bit ;)
My personal HTPC is quite a bit more powerful... :P
Click here!
This system has great cooling properties, even with the low speed fans.
The Mini Ninja cooler is the key piece :P The fans keep the airflow through it.
This is not a gaming rig, so...
This was a build for a customer, he requested Vista Ultimate 32 bit ;)
My personal HTPC is quite a bit more powerful... :P...
Just randomly took a few photos of a build I did a while back :P
Thought I would post them on here :)
Here is the spec:
Asus...
My setup its normal with clone screen, its can handel 1280x800 so its okay for the LCD TV.
I have spend much time on it, the touchpanel cost about 220$ in china, and the cabinet is made in Denmark i have designet it, and a laser cutting firma have cut it. The total cost is about 400 euro, 3000kr. without freigt and tax.
In the next...
My setup its normal with clone screen, its can handel 1280x800 so its okay for the LCD TV.
I have spend much time on it, the...
Hi i really dont thing there are some nice touch screen to find, so i build one off my own :) And connect it to my TV, look at the...
Haha thanks.
Am moving on the 30th so was no point in decorating... New place will be better, bigger and HTPC'd up :D
Haha thanks.
Am moving on the 30th so was no point in decorating... New place will be better, bigger and HTPC'd up :D
I've just built myself a new HTPC after not upgrading anything in mine of the past year.
My new system spec:
Antec Fusion...
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...
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Not good at guessing as you have already found.
MediaPortal Forum - Announcements in Forum : Newcomers Forum
Not good at guessing as you have already found.
Hi all,
Hope you can help.
I set-up an HTPC about 4 months ago based around a Gigabyte 690G / X1250 Mainboard with on-board...
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...
First: Could you please consider altering the topic a bit?
Second:
Good luck with that :D
First: Could you please consider altering the topic a bit?
Second:
Good luck with that :D
HTPC:
AMD ATHLON X2 7750 2.7GHZ
Antec Fusion Remote
Gigabyte something
Kingston 4GB
Scythe-Ninja Mini
vista :(
Sound/AV...
System Update
Well after running the system pretty well unchanged for 5 years I had a motherboard failure and had to undertake some major upgrades to get the system back up and running.
Firstly I am currently residing in Dubai and although everything is available you really need to know where to go. Very few of the outlets in the...
System Update
Well after running the system pretty well unchanged for 5 years I had a motherboard failure and had to undertake...
Hi
I thought I would post the details and a few photos of my system to see what people think. I firstly have to thank Curtis...
I've been thinking about that. If this doesn't help, control the fan with Fan Mate I will look into that. The only thing I'm worried about then is the noise of those 2 small fan's... the smaller they are, the more noise the make I think. I've found some 1U coolers on the internet, like I mentioned above. Maybe buying that and combine...
I've been thinking about that. If this doesn't help, control the fan with Fan Mate I will look into that. The only thing I'm...
Hello!
I've been looking for a new HTPC because the old one (Antec Fusion Black) is too big and not capable of playing 1080p...
I have done something similar - see the "Mini HTPC - Shuttle X27D" thread under ongoing HTPC projects. The Atom 330 running XP SP3 copes very well with all standard definition video and happily plays 720p downloaded test movies. It subjectively appears as fast as or faster than a Pentium 4 2.8GHz (admittedly with only 512Mbytes of RAM...
I have done something similar - see the "Mini HTPC - Shuttle X27D" thread under ongoing HTPC projects. The Atom 330 running XP SP3...
Hi, after some tinkering I managed to get my media center up and running and was so impressed with it, I had to build another one...
The remote controls have moved as well!
The remote controls have moved as well!
So I finally brought my HTPC to the living room, despite some minor problems with the remote, and cables are not all hidden yet...
sweet! Thanks!
sweet! Thanks!
I recently got MP up and running *pretty much* the way I'd like. The one thing that's bugging me at this point though is the...
Yes, that's SOP for hardware conflicts, such as what the "Code 10" error suggests.
I called Hauppauge and they had me try the card in another computer running a different version of Windows (XP x64) and it had the same problem, so they RMA'd the card. We'll see if the replacement fares any better!
Thanks for the reply,
J
Yes, that's SOP for hardware conflicts, such as what the "Code 10" error suggests.
I called Hauppauge and they had me try the card...
I have a stubborn problem so please be sure to read that part further down!!!
First the brag, and then the problem :D
This...