I heard xbmc is used the main player used in htpc, is my old AMD X2 3800/4000 sufficient to decode 1080p files and play dvd and bluray with ati IGP?

Thanks

This post has been edited by dk999: Jul 25 2011, 12:02 AM

Hi situ here, can anyone pls help me on my problem ? I been trying to setup my media player classic to hav dts n dd signal passthrough optical to my z5500 but I not sure why it alway been in stereo instead of multi channel.

seems like not just me.. here try tis..

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Added on July 25, 2011, 10:11 pmyes, xbmc is commonly used for htpc.. i doubt your setup would sufficient.. at least u must consider a decent gc..

This post has been edited by atih007: Jul 25 2011, 10:11 PM

I finally have my htpc build. One question, when I switch my TV to connect to my HTPC via HDMI cable, it took about one minute to see the images on TV.

Is this normal? If not, what is the problem and how to fix it?

Graphic card firmware upgrade (software driver upgrade)

maybee

what graphics?? spec???

I am using AMD LLANO A3650 + GA-A75M-D2H.

Where can I find the latest graphic driver? From Gigabyte site or ATI site?

Www.and.com

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Added on August 16, 2011, 6:49 pmOops it is www.amd.com


This post has been edited by calvin_ng: Aug 16 2011, 06:49 PM

Is this specs for HTPC sufficient?

CPU: Core 2 Quad Q6600
RAM: 4GB DDR2
Mobo: Asus P5QL PRO
GC: Asus GTS 250 TOP
PSU: Corsair VX550W
Casing: Silverstone LC10 or Silverstone LC17?
HDD: 2TB Samsung F4
Blu-ray drive: Liteon Blu-ray

Anyone that has used the Silverstone casing before?

Upgrade the ATI catalyst firmware immediately. If you don't, you will see flickering screen when idle. AMD solved the problem with the latest driver software from the AMD site.

Bro paskal,

My office is shutting down soon and selling of 3 sets of Audigy 2 ZS Plantinum Pro. Can you advise if i should get one?. I do not have 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to test , only a 2.1 speaker (ATP 3).

Please advise..

Apart from Dell Zino HD and ASRock who produce complete build up of HTPC, is there any other PC manufacturer that produce HTPC?

am lazy to assemble to HTPC myself. looking for a complete build up unit.

Asus also has HTPC , Asus Powered Desktop HTPC

I'm using Dell Zino HD pretty good, I got my self the Bluray version

creative soundcards are good for gaming. and a couple of years back, it's only good for gaming. for pure sound quality, them USB DACs that are selling there in garage sales are better sounding.
don't really read around about the newer creative offering tho. but if it's selling for say, RM50 then maybe it's still a good buy. if it sounds crappy can throw it away

I haven't had the chance to test it. But according to a colleague who tested it before announcing sale said the sound system works fine and the sound is good.
How true , not sure..need to get my hands on it. Thanks for the response. Shall test it before getting it..

Does Zino get refreshed/update with new hardware every year? I think the current Zino has been released for some time already. I think Zino was released in 2009 and Zino HD in 2010? So there could be a chance that new Zino might be released end of the year or next year.

no idea but I'm fine with the zino HD I have cause it can decode bluray 3D into 3D LCD so the technology is still OK except the graphics which is still5xxx series from ATi hope they refresh to ATi 6xxx graphics...

used to have the previous audigy 2 zs few years back. can't say for the platinum pro, but both the audizy 2 zs and audigy 2 zs platinum have a bad habit of resampling all the digital sound that goes through it to 88.2kHz for processing.
there's just no way around it. the creative DSP inside the card processes any information at 88.2 khz. so there's no way to get bit-perfect playback on creative card. well at least on the consumer audigy offering. their professional EMU series is another matter. EMU cards are used to be said on par with high end CD players costing 10x the price.

but then again, one need a very capable system to hear the difference.

hey guys, would like to hear some opinion here.

i already have the following: hard disc, memory (RAM), wireless keyboard with touchpad, xtreme music soundcard

right now i just need the processor and motherboard to play smooth 1080p videos to be hooked up with my LCD 42" Full HD TV.

roughly, how much should i fork out to get the best yet affordable combination?
thanks

This post has been edited by kalakatu: Aug 21 2011, 07:12 PM

anyone can guide me to setup a HTPC for 3D?
and also what software to get as well?
planning to pair with either a 55" LED or 51" plasma Samsung 6 series....