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<blockquote data-quote="garriew" data-source="post: 277097" data-attributes="member: 77680"><p>I'm about too build my first HTPC and it's going to be "Powered by MediaPortal" (You should offer little case stickers <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I won't be using it to record TVs, it will be strictly used to play ISO movies, minor net surfing and to stream video from online.</p><p>Anyway, I have a few questions about the hardware I have picked out and the setup.</p><p></p><p>The system will connect to the 'net via my router that is less than 50 feet way. Currently, it's a Netgear 802.11b and I get, on average, between 8-10meg/sec.</p><p></p><p>Q. Should I get an 802.11g? I've read that b isnt very good for streaming movies.</p><p>Q. Should I upgrade my net connection to 16meg? My plan now is for 10meg/sec and I don't reach that as a general rule so I don't think it will make much of a difference.</p><p></p><p>Below is the hardware I have chosen. Does it look ok?</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128090" target="_blank">GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338018" target="_blank">Athena Power AP-MPS3ATX55E 550W Micro PS3 / ATX V2.2 / EPS-12V</a> (I'm not sure this will work for the board/case) </p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103257" target="_blank">AMD Athlon X2 4050e 2.1GHz Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134635" target="_blank">Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel </a>- </p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136151" target="_blank">Western Digital Caviar GP WD10EACS 1TB 5400 to 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive</a> x2 (I already have 500+ DVDs to go on it.) </p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154" target="_blank">SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126039" target="_blank">Logitech diNovo Mini </a></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833315075" target="_blank">EDIMAX EW-7318USG USB 2.0 Wireless LAN Hi-Gain Adapter</a> </p><p>XP Home SP3</p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102054" target="_blank">CyberPower CP1500AVRT 1500VA 900Watt UPS</a> (Want to hookup the TV and HTPC) </p><p></p><p>For a case, I'm considering the <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163111" target="_blank">SILVERSTONE Silver Aluminum front panel, GD01S-R ATX</a> BUT I'm not certain as I would like to find one that has a sensor and doors.</p><p></p><p>A few more questions...</p><p></p><p>Q. What are some good remotes to use that are compatible w/ MP and XP that include a sensor?</p><p>Q. How big should I make the C drive partition? It will only have XP, ripers, media portal, 'net aps like flash, and will be used to rip movies to but not store them. 80gig? Or should I just get a 3rd drive, 160gig WD, to use as a C?</p><p>Q. Lastly, what will allow this server to stream movies to a different room? I'm not planning on doing this but if the cost is minimal and it doesn't change the current setup, I might go ahead and add it.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for so many questions and such a long post.</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated.</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>-G</p><p></p><p>PS MediaPortal is the best software I have tested.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="garriew, post: 277097, member: 77680"] I'm about too build my first HTPC and it's going to be "Powered by MediaPortal" (You should offer little case stickers :) I won't be using it to record TVs, it will be strictly used to play ISO movies, minor net surfing and to stream video from online. Anyway, I have a few questions about the hardware I have picked out and the setup. The system will connect to the 'net via my router that is less than 50 feet way. Currently, it's a Netgear 802.11b and I get, on average, between 8-10meg/sec. Q. Should I get an 802.11g? I've read that b isnt very good for streaming movies. Q. Should I upgrade my net connection to 16meg? My plan now is for 10meg/sec and I don't reach that as a general rule so I don't think it will make much of a difference. Below is the hardware I have chosen. Does it look ok? [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128090"]GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard[/URL] [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338018"]Athena Power AP-MPS3ATX55E 550W Micro PS3 / ATX V2.2 / EPS-12V[/URL] (I'm not sure this will work for the board/case) [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103257"]AMD Athlon X2 4050e 2.1GHz Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor[/URL] [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134635"]Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel [/URL]- [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136151"]Western Digital Caviar GP WD10EACS 1TB 5400 to 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive[/URL] x2 (I already have 500+ DVDs to go on it.) [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154"]SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA[/URL] [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126039"]Logitech diNovo Mini [/URL] [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833315075"]EDIMAX EW-7318USG USB 2.0 Wireless LAN Hi-Gain Adapter[/URL] XP Home SP3 [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102054"]CyberPower CP1500AVRT 1500VA 900Watt UPS[/URL] (Want to hookup the TV and HTPC) For a case, I'm considering the [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163111"]SILVERSTONE Silver Aluminum front panel, GD01S-R ATX[/URL] BUT I'm not certain as I would like to find one that has a sensor and doors. A few more questions... Q. What are some good remotes to use that are compatible w/ MP and XP that include a sensor? Q. How big should I make the C drive partition? It will only have XP, ripers, media portal, 'net aps like flash, and will be used to rip movies to but not store them. 80gig? Or should I just get a 3rd drive, 160gig WD, to use as a C? Q. Lastly, what will allow this server to stream movies to a different room? I'm not planning on doing this but if the cost is minimal and it doesn't change the current setup, I might go ahead and add it. Sorry for so many questions and such a long post. Any thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated. :thx: -G PS MediaPortal is the best software I have tested. [/QUOTE]
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