home
products
contribute
download
documentation
forum
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
All posts
Latest activity
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
Donate
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Search titles only
By:
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
HTPC Projects
Hardware
General
Possible HTPC build - Some questions
Contact us
RSS
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="marksasmadasafish" data-source="post: 66981" data-attributes="member: 19407"><p>Thanks for the replies</p><p></p><p>[USER=18947]markr[/USER]</p><p></p><p>I mention no power supply as this will depend on the case but the current PSU I use for the system is 500W, so I will probably be looking at something in the same power rating.</p><p></p><p>2. I see know benefit of running Raid 1 other than data backup. All my music will also be on my desktop which has a Raid 1 array so theres no need to back them up again and once working I will disk image my windows/portal install. So I think that my second option of 200GB for apps/music/etc and then 120gb for TV card 1 and 120gb for TV card 2 is best (?).</p><p></p><p>Extra RAM????? 2GB not enough??</p><p></p><p>3. Fair enough!</p><p></p><p>4. Fair point but im not gonna buy a HD screen for several years.</p><p>I still only have a 28" non-widescreen TV (no LCD/Plasma <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> )</p><p>In a few years time the HTPC will want upgrading anyway so I'll think about that then. Ive already ripped most (99.9%) of my CDs so its not a problem.</p><p></p><p>5. Mistake noted!</p><p></p><p>7. It'll have to be a cheap capture card as i already have the GFX card. I think Haupaugge (sp) have some cards that fit the bill.</p><p></p><p>I know about IR blasters but wasnt sure they worked with the NTl boxes. You say they do so thats good.</p><p></p><p>The zalman cooler can be run without a fan so "could" be silent but it has a 92mm fan which at low speed is quiet so thats taken care of.</p><p></p><p>ill get the psu when i find a case (some have psu?) but will be looking for a quiet on. On size isnt it better to have a slightly oversized psu as it will run cooler (thus quieter) than a psu nearing the limit of its output?</p><p></p><p>The size of case fans will be determined by the case. </p><p></p><p>The board im getting for dual core is £67ish. Its a Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI.</p><p></p><p>I looked at MythTV too but my linux knowledge is pretty low and the support seams harder.</p><p></p><p>@ urev and NLS</p><p></p><p>As above I think I will dedicate one of the 120GB drives to each of the TV cards.</p><p></p><p>-------------------------------</p><p></p><p>So to summarise</p><p></p><p>Processor/Cooler/RAM/Mobo/graphics are OK!</p><p></p><p>Use the motherboard SPDIF to output audio to amp</p><p></p><p>I think I will bin the raid card and used the hard drives as follows</p><p>200GB OS/Apps/Music</p><p>120GB TV Card 1</p><p>120GB TV Card 2</p><p></p><p>2x Dvico HDTV Plus DVB-T (TV Card 1 & 2)</p><p>1x Hauppauge PVR150 (for recording form NTL)</p><p>IR balster to control NTL Cable TV box</p><p></p><p>Case required - Full ATX, full height, space for 3+ HD, 120mm Fans, IR port/VFD, pref silver and not too computer like, quiet PSU</p><p></p><p>I may buy a DVD-RW but not a priority (I've just spend £600 on upgrading my desktop, £300 on a windscreen LCD monitor and need to buy the parts above too!). I could always move one from another machine if needed.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks again</p><p>Mark</p><p></p><p>** edited for typos</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="marksasmadasafish, post: 66981, member: 19407"] Thanks for the replies [USER=18947]markr[/USER] I mention no power supply as this will depend on the case but the current PSU I use for the system is 500W, so I will probably be looking at something in the same power rating. 2. I see know benefit of running Raid 1 other than data backup. All my music will also be on my desktop which has a Raid 1 array so theres no need to back them up again and once working I will disk image my windows/portal install. So I think that my second option of 200GB for apps/music/etc and then 120gb for TV card 1 and 120gb for TV card 2 is best (?). Extra RAM????? 2GB not enough?? 3. Fair enough! 4. Fair point but im not gonna buy a HD screen for several years. I still only have a 28" non-widescreen TV (no LCD/Plasma :( ) In a few years time the HTPC will want upgrading anyway so I'll think about that then. Ive already ripped most (99.9%) of my CDs so its not a problem. 5. Mistake noted! 7. It'll have to be a cheap capture card as i already have the GFX card. I think Haupaugge (sp) have some cards that fit the bill. I know about IR blasters but wasnt sure they worked with the NTl boxes. You say they do so thats good. The zalman cooler can be run without a fan so "could" be silent but it has a 92mm fan which at low speed is quiet so thats taken care of. ill get the psu when i find a case (some have psu?) but will be looking for a quiet on. On size isnt it better to have a slightly oversized psu as it will run cooler (thus quieter) than a psu nearing the limit of its output? The size of case fans will be determined by the case. The board im getting for dual core is £67ish. Its a Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI. I looked at MythTV too but my linux knowledge is pretty low and the support seams harder. @ urev and NLS As above I think I will dedicate one of the 120GB drives to each of the TV cards. ------------------------------- So to summarise Processor/Cooler/RAM/Mobo/graphics are OK! Use the motherboard SPDIF to output audio to amp I think I will bin the raid card and used the hard drives as follows 200GB OS/Apps/Music 120GB TV Card 1 120GB TV Card 2 2x Dvico HDTV Plus DVB-T (TV Card 1 & 2) 1x Hauppauge PVR150 (for recording form NTL) IR balster to control NTL Cable TV box Case required - Full ATX, full height, space for 3+ HD, 120mm Fans, IR port/VFD, pref silver and not too computer like, quiet PSU I may buy a DVD-RW but not a priority (I've just spend £600 on upgrading my desktop, £300 on a windscreen LCD monitor and need to buy the parts above too!). I could always move one from another machine if needed. Thanks again Mark ** edited for typos [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
HTPC Projects
Hardware
General
Possible HTPC build - Some questions
Contact us
RSS
Top
Bottom
