In the process of building your own HTPC or did you complete one? Show them to other MediaPortal users!
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Hi,
This is a great list, but I've got one small thing to add.
When I got serious about setting up an HTPC, one of the biggest problems I had was input peripherals. An old-school USB keyboard had obvious limitations - being tethered to the machine and rather ugly when not in use. Plus I still needed a pointing device. So I...
Hi,
This is a great list, but I've got one small thing to add.
When I got serious about setting up an HTPC, one of the...
HomeTheatreSolutions in wiki
What is the biggest problem for someone, who is building his first HomeTheatre Solution?
"Bloody...
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HomeTheatreSolutions in wiki
What is the biggest problem for someone, who is building his first HomeTheatre Solution?
"Bloody hell! Which hardware should i buy?" :S
We now have a quite huge community with very experienced users :)
In the forums we have very useful informations allready. The problem is (as always) to find...
HomeTheatreSolutions in wiki
What is the biggest problem for someone, who is building his first HomeTheatre Solution?
"Bloody...
HomeTheatreSolutions in wiki
What is the biggest problem for someone, who is building his first HomeTheatre Solution?
"Bloody...
Hi
I have the same Case,It came without the power adaptor
Can you help.
How did you rewire the LDC Display.
John
Hi
I have the same Case,It came without the power adaptor
Can you help.
How did you rewire the LDC Display.
John
My HTPC Build Experience Log
When i started the original topic about one year ago i didn't anticipate the fact that the...
I know I know, Im afraid about future of this project because manufacturing price isn´t small at all and there´s a problem with buttons from china, but I´ll keep searching for some solution.
I know I know, Im afraid about future of this project because manufacturing price isn´t small at all and there´s a problem with...
Hi everyone
Welcome in my thread called project HTPC. I just bought a new PC for work and HTPC stuff. Here is the component list...
I always have though that h264 acceleration relies on DXVA2, and thats not available on XP.
I always have though that h264 acceleration relies on DXVA2, and thats not available on XP.
There seems to be a lot of motherboards coming onto the market now with HDMI support built in. Has anyone had any experience with...
cool case - cool hardware
and cool passive cooled ...
thumbs up ...
cool case - cool hardware
and cool passive cooled ...
thumbs up ...
hello folks,
Since a htpc is never completed I post here in "ongoing htpc projects" ;)
I was so inspired from this atom...
Thanks for the offer... though, I haven't had hum since I removed the VCR from the equation.
I edit and edit and edit like there's no tomorrow.
Thanks for the offer... though, I haven't had hum since I removed the VCR from the equation.
I edit and edit and edit like there's...
I've been accumulating pieces for over a year ... mobo, cpu and OS are the last parts to arrive.
Enclosure: Perfect Home Theater...
I am glad I saved you a couple of bucks :D
HDMI does some strange things sometimes, I have seen similar reports as you did on several other forums. It also has to do with HDCP and DRM security that doesnt want us to mess around too much.
Lots
I am glad I saved you a couple of bucks :D
HDMI does some strange things sometimes, I have seen similar reports as you did on...
Hi,
In January 2008 I finished building my first HTPC.
Before that I was using an XBOX, with XBMC (Soft modded) to watch movies...
hi eetaylog,
thank you for the nice words.
and time for a small update.
- i stuffed in a second 250GB 2.5" HDD
- bought an alphacrypt light CAM ( which is for firmware upgrade to 3.16 at my friend polarie)
will come up with some new pics this weekend, showing the vfd in action....
hi eetaylog,
thank you for the nice words.
and time for a small update.
- i stuffed in a second 250GB 2.5" HDD
- bought an...
hello enthusiasts,
after finishing the last project one year before and the made experiences i decided to built a new htpc...
Hi,
No, I use PDVD9 from the HDPack2.2 for 1080i and set deinterlacing to best - works fine on my machine, but mine is very gruinty. Has Vista (32 bit) SP2 installed.
Cheers
Graham
Hi,
No, I use PDVD9 from the HDPack2.2 for 1080i and set deinterlacing to best - works fine on my machine, but mine is very...
Hi All,
I have a Samsung Series 6 52 inch TV and I'm running Vista 32 bit on my machine.
All my display settings are under...
The free is free.
The free is free.
Hello guy's.
i want make my own TVE Server.
the goal is to make one system without screen / keyboard / mouse.
and maybe can be...
so your sig says it all?
so your sig says it all?
whats everyone got in there box :) as of now i got nothing but... i'm saveing up for a xunium ice and a 200gig
Hi guys,
Nothing to show, but a little update......
The Seasonic PSU failed on me... but it was swapped out under warranty (one week turn around).
The replacement has a very very quiet hum (only hear it with head against the HTPC).
I'm now running an i7 ivy bridge (was built with an AMD) - so my hope of it being interchangable...
Hi guys,
Nothing to show, but a little update......
The Seasonic PSU failed on me... but it was swapped out under warranty (one...
Hi there,
I started off playing with Mediaportal several years ago now... then about two years ago I decided to build a HTPC.
I...
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Athlon 64 X2 AM2 5600+
- I'm also using it for games (HL, HL2, BF1942, DC)
Athlon 64 X2 AM2 5600+
- I'm also using it for games (HL, HL2, BF1942, DC)
I'm curious to know how fast CPU's thats really needed. Im running at 650 Mhz without any problem.
If you look a the content of the ZIP file and open "Deckenplatte.fpd" (german word for "case cover plate") you will find a hint that the case cover plate must be curved as described in the document "Gehäusedeckel.pdf". This document describes how the cover must be bent.
As the description in my document is in german I described the...
If you look a the content of the ZIP file and open "Deckenplatte.fpd" (german word for "case cover plate") you will find a hint...
After 8 years with my old Media Center PC – a Siemens Fujisu Activy 350 - it was time for something new. After some search in the...
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...
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...
double post - ignore
double post - ignore
I'm building a HTPC for under 350€
i'm strictly going for low noise/heat with a maximum of performance and minimum price
The...
You say the MCE remote - is that with the internal mac mini IR?
You say the MCE remote - is that with the internal mac mini IR?
Being a big fan of XBMC, I tried out mediaportal on my PC. After playing with it a bit I decided to roll with it for my upcoming...
Ok last update.
Upscaling is not what it is supposed to be. I'm using microsoft mpeg2 decoder for tv, this together with the scaling functions of my 8800 card are still the best solution. I haven't been able to beat it with any combination of postprocessing, upscaling, etc. The picture is very good so the effort is not worth it...
Ok last update.
Upscaling is not what it is supposed to be. I'm using microsoft mpeg2 decoder for tv, this together with the...
Ahanix MCE701 Mediaportal
Ok after about 4 months of research i'm now about to start building. Actually we will build 2 and maybe...
How would you like your hard disk: rare, medium or well done?
Hi,
I did it: I totally fried my hard disk.
While optimizing my CPU load with HD content by using MPC-HC and DXVA I finally managed to have my CPU load as low as 15%, My video card is (as expected) off loading my CPU, but will therefore also become much hotter (around...
How would you like your hard disk: rare, medium or well done?
Hi,
I did it: I totally fried my hard disk.
While optimizing my...
Hi,
When my VCR died on me in the beginning of 2004, I decided to go the HTPC route. I was done with all appliances that only did...
first of all congrats for the successful setup.
i am also interested in a similar setup as my HDDs are about to reach their limits (5 1TB HDDs). currently i am thinking about exchanging 1-2 HDD with bigger HDDs, i.e. swapping a 1TB HDD with a 2TB HDD. this would be a dirty approach though.
so my quesiton would be:
is your media...
first of all congrats for the successful setup.
i am also interested in a similar setup as my HDDs are about to reach their limits...
I've gone ahead and ordered the parts for a new server for the basement, and thought I'd detail it all here. Had a hard time...
I don't understand your post.
"Could I help you get that project"?
I don't understand your post.
"Could I help you get that project"?
Hi guys,
I figured I'd get a thread going to let you all read about my upcoming HTCP build. There were a couple of things that...
Went for one of the DC to DC 200W supplies and works well. Have decided that the case is just too big though and really want to change to a Server/Client setup as I just want a really tiny silent client by the TV.
I used an old Xbox power supply for the PC and it's just too noisy.
Went for one of the DC to DC 200W supplies and works well. Have decided that the case is just too big though and really want to...
Hi guys, my store bought HP Pavilion that's being doing it's MP duties for the last 4 years is coming to the end of it's life and...
Mars,
The rgb scart is taken from the VGA connector.
With a tweaktool like powerstrip you can set the ati Xpress 200 to output a RGB PAL signal.
You can find more info here
http://www.idiots.org.uk/vga_rgb_scart/
Success,
Ben
Mars,
The rgb scart is taken from the VGA connector.
With a tweaktool like powerstrip you can set the ati Xpress 200 to output...
My project, some pictures and inprovements I'm gonna make
The main specs:
Chassi: Silverstone LC02
Mainboard :MSI...
I did a small update.....
I did a small update.....
Been looking around and one thing I noticed we don't have here is a thread for people to show off their setups so I decided to...
Hi Dave,
Its all in situ and in use...
But the mod to make it fit is quite straight forward (just need a junior hacksaw and nerves)
You you disassemble the MS IR receiver:
Two screws hidden under the rubber feet
Then the unit should come apart
All you need to do is trim a square off the corner:
Unplug the cable...
Hi Dave,
Its all in situ and in use...
But the mod to make it fit is quite straight forward (just need a junior hacksaw and...
I want to build a new MP client. Not that I need one, I just want to build one.
It's to replace my Z552 client, it's an old...
Quick update on this, been playing with the Justop all evening. Absolutely love the hardware itself, plays everything ive thrown at it so far over LAN without any issue, however this has been my first outing with Win8.1 and I have to say it absolutely stinks.
It's so unintuitive and installing MP has been am absolute nightmare. It's...
Quick update on this, been playing with the Justop all evening. Absolutely love the hardware itself, plays everything ive thrown at...
Hello all,
We're just about to move home so ill be looking at an overhaul of our HTPC setup. We currently have a server that runs...
Sounds great been looking all over the internet for a solution.
Thanks
Jay
Sounds great been looking all over the internet for a solution.
Thanks
Jay
Hi Everyone,
Let me start off with saying that Media Portal is amazing, can’t wait to see what new developments there are in the...
Re: AW: MediaPortal TVService on virtualized Windows XP
Thanks so much for the quick repy!
I think I'm going to try to start playing around with amahi this weekend. I realized the community was small, and agree that I was a little skeptical because of that. It seems that it is working pretty well for most people. If Amahi works...
Re: AW: MediaPortal TVService on virtualized Windows XP
Thanks so much for the quick repy!
I think I'm going to try to start...
I am planning to build a very special TVE3 server. Hardware is a ASUS A8N-VM CSM with an Athlon 64 CPU, plenty of memory and...
80 to 140W isn't as bad as I expected, I'd rate you at 2 freezers :-). Currently I use 105 to 140watts for my server but this includes the switch, modem, micro server and a rather inefficient UPS. With regards the UPS I just worked out today via google that a big UPS with a small load will be inefficent. I am looking at getting a...
80 to 140W isn't as bad as I expected, I'd rate you at 2 freezers :-). Currently I use 105 to 140watts for my server but this...
G’day,
I’m about to overhaul my current setup and thought I’d write about it in case anyone was interested.
Existing setup &...