Hey all,
I've been searching this site and a couple others trying to gain some knowledge. I just have a couple questions. Here's my current setup.
AMD Athlon XP 2400+
512 MB PC2700 (333 MHz)
Sapphire 9800 Pro 128 MB with s-video and DVI out
Abit NF7-s mobo with digital optical out
60GB IBM 7200RPM IDE h/d
250GB Seagate 7200RPM SATA 100 h/d
This is my main PC so I would like to use it and watch tv at the same time. I also have a laptop, though, so this is not a requirement.
31" TV with s-video in
Kenwood 5.1 Surround Sound System
Dish Network
I plan on using Media Portal.
The whole reason I'm thinking about setting up my own HTPC is a friend's modded XBOX that can stream video and audio from either the XBOX or a PC. So I thought wouldn't be cool if I could do that plus have DVR capabilities?
Mainly I plan to just stream vids and music from my PC to my existing audio/video setup, and record some TV programs.
So, on to my questions......
I've decided on either the Hauppauge PVR 350 or 500. Which do you suggest? If neither, then what?
Also, would I use the 9800pro's s-vid output or the PVR's? Same with the mobo's digital optical out vs the pvr's? Pros/cons?
Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Smitty
ps - Sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum couldn't decide to put it here or in the Hardware Selection forum
I've been searching this site and a couple others trying to gain some knowledge. I just have a couple questions. Here's my current setup.
AMD Athlon XP 2400+
512 MB PC2700 (333 MHz)
Sapphire 9800 Pro 128 MB with s-video and DVI out
Abit NF7-s mobo with digital optical out
60GB IBM 7200RPM IDE h/d
250GB Seagate 7200RPM SATA 100 h/d
This is my main PC so I would like to use it and watch tv at the same time. I also have a laptop, though, so this is not a requirement.
31" TV with s-video in
Kenwood 5.1 Surround Sound System
Dish Network
I plan on using Media Portal.
The whole reason I'm thinking about setting up my own HTPC is a friend's modded XBOX that can stream video and audio from either the XBOX or a PC. So I thought wouldn't be cool if I could do that plus have DVR capabilities?
Mainly I plan to just stream vids and music from my PC to my existing audio/video setup, and record some TV programs.
So, on to my questions......
I've decided on either the Hauppauge PVR 350 or 500. Which do you suggest? If neither, then what?
Also, would I use the 9800pro's s-vid output or the PVR's? Same with the mobo's digital optical out vs the pvr's? Pros/cons?
Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Smitty
ps - Sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum couldn't decide to put it here or in the Hardware Selection forum