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<blockquote data-quote="Maz78" data-source="post: 31808" data-attributes="member: 17741"><p>Hi All!</p><p></p><p>I've checked through some of the forum posts and have found some great information, now before everyone tells me to "Use the search button"! LOL, I just wanted to ask a few questions that are more specific to my needs and region.</p><p></p><p>Firstly, I am a PC savvy individual, but am new to the whole HTPC "thing". Basically, here are my requests / requirements for my HTPC:</p><p></p><p>* Be able to watch / record HDTV in PAL. "No need for dual tuner as I'm not too concerned about this for the time being but I assume it can be upgraded later". (I don't have a HDTV "Yet" but will be purchasing one in the near future).</p><p></p><p>* Be able to copy / burn DVD -> DVD and TV Shows -> DVD</p><p></p><p>* I'm not concerned about games, I already have a dedicated game / work PC with a 6600GT so I basically want to know what is the best "cheap and effective" VGA card for this sort of setup.</p><p></p><p>* Sound card - Which one??!!? Onboard, stand alone Sound Blaster? What inputs / outputs are required and how are the onboard sound cards and do they handle DTS and DD 5.1 / 7.1?</p><p></p><p>* Motherboard? What are the truely ESSENTIAL requirements?</p><p></p><p>* Case - I'm looking at one of the Silverstones, probably the LC10 / LC10M</p><p></p><p></p><p>* CPU - Is a P4 1.8g and 512mb ram enough for what my requirements?</p><p></p><p>* How compatible is MediaPortal in regards to Australian programming and receiving of the EPG? Any Aussies, please chime in! </p><p></p><p>Sorry for the ridiculous questions, I just wanted to clear a few basics up for myself. Any help would be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</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></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maz78, post: 31808, member: 17741"] Hi All! I've checked through some of the forum posts and have found some great information, now before everyone tells me to "Use the search button"! LOL, I just wanted to ask a few questions that are more specific to my needs and region. Firstly, I am a PC savvy individual, but am new to the whole HTPC "thing". Basically, here are my requests / requirements for my HTPC: * Be able to watch / record HDTV in PAL. "No need for dual tuner as I'm not too concerned about this for the time being but I assume it can be upgraded later". (I don't have a HDTV "Yet" but will be purchasing one in the near future). * Be able to copy / burn DVD -> DVD and TV Shows -> DVD * I'm not concerned about games, I already have a dedicated game / work PC with a 6600GT so I basically want to know what is the best "cheap and effective" VGA card for this sort of setup. * Sound card - Which one??!!? Onboard, stand alone Sound Blaster? What inputs / outputs are required and how are the onboard sound cards and do they handle DTS and DD 5.1 / 7.1? * Motherboard? What are the truely ESSENTIAL requirements? * Case - I'm looking at one of the Silverstones, probably the LC10 / LC10M * CPU - Is a P4 1.8g and 512mb ram enough for what my requirements? * How compatible is MediaPortal in regards to Australian programming and receiving of the EPG? Any Aussies, please chime in! Sorry for the ridiculous questions, I just wanted to clear a few basics up for myself. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! :D [/QUOTE]
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