Dear sifus !

I am setting up a HTPC environment. I connected the HDMI from desktop CPU to the Plasma tv. But I got amplifier and existing home theatre setup (1 HK AVR 340 connected to 2 front 2 rear and 1 center speaker) which i want to use it also. But how to connect it to my CPU? because my CPU only got 1 HDMI port.

Thanks !

PC---[HDMI]---->Receiver---[HDMI]----->TV


no outputs from the soundcard? if got can do...

PC------------[HDMI]---->TV
-----[Optical/RCA]---->Receiver

Your AVR got HDMI input or not?

sorry i don't really understand... erm... do you mean..

From my graphic card (ATI 4670) I connect HDMI to the AVR... then from AVR use HDMI connect to TV?

the soundcard is the motherboard built in de loh.. yah got optical and the normal sound output ports....

what is RCA?

got

set your HTPC's Audio on Optical and connect it to your AVR - kau tiam

SO your AVR got HDMI input, connect it to your PC and from your TV connect the 2nd HDMI into your AVR HDMI out

This post has been edited by maxizanc: Jun 6 2009, 09:38 PM

i presume no HD audio in this case?

will the optical audio gives good audio? i mean surround sound or those 7.1 thing.. sorry kinda noob

Option # 1

PC -> HDMI -> AVR -> HDMI -> TV
(PC HD 4670 - connect SPDIF loop-in via motherboard)

Option # 2

PC -> HDMI -> TV (video signal)
PC -> Optical -> AVR (audio signal)

Optical connection can bitstream DTS / Dolby Digital

For BluRay HD audio, go and buy Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3

RCA = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA_cable

This post has been edited by djdyks: Jun 12 2009, 08:44 AM

Is there any difference in sound quality between SPDIF and Optical?

I'm connecting the SPDIF to my 5.1 HT amp, but doesn't seem to provide the Dolby. Is it only possible to get Dolby or DTS via optical?

If yes, anyone can recommend me a good PCIe sound card with Optical output. Thanks

Using coaxial connection is another alternative.
Try finding an external usb soundcard..last time philips got 1 model quite popular..

Check your player settings.
Even built-in audio output device from motherboard should be able to bitstream DTS or DD audio signal.
Or you haven't connect the SPDIF loop-in cable in-between the GC and Mobo

HD4670 had built in HDMI sound card. Just disable your onboard sound. Then install ATI HDMI audio driver. You can get TrueHD decoded by ffdshow then output as LPCM. You can also bitstream DD and DTS to receiver using this method. Make sure you check 16bit, 24bit and 32bit + SPDIF passthrough in your ffdshow.

Guys, can recommend me on how to build a HTPC?
I'll need it to;
1. download movies
2. play games (call of duty, left for dead, .. some sort like those)
3. with wifi capability
4. video > AVR via hdmi
5. audio > AVR via hdmi or co-ax (able to play HD audio)
6. small casing / quiet / wireless keyboard & mouse
7. within 2K budget "if this is not capable then how much would i be looking at?"

Most of your requirements can be met with the Acer Aspire Revo which retails for RM1,399. Only issue is your want to play games on it as well which unfortunately, the Revo comes in short. Here's a review http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/06/25/re...er_aspire_revo/

Is the integrated GF9400 powerful enuf to play 3D games with high graphic setting?

Based on the reviews I have read abt the Revo, game play with high graphics settings is not smooth hence, is not ideal as a game rig: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/28/acer-aspirerevo-review/ and http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/pcs/2009/...e-revo-review/4

This post has been edited by richard912: Jul 8 2009, 07:40 PM

I thought so. Thanks for the info. So this one definitely not for me.

Just built custom PC with 4850 video card. I just bought from redic 4850 VaporX 1Gb with HDMI port only RM 469.

do you have any problems using the onkyo to switch HDMI inputs to/from your 4850?