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djlah
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 Dec 7 2010, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Dec 6 2010, 03:59 PM) According to the specs of HD4850, with HDMI adapter you'll be able to get 7.1ch audio Source: http://www1.sapphiretech.com/cr/products/p...ew.php?gpid=244let assume managed to get the compatible dvi-to-hdmi adapter and able to get out 7.1 sound. but I can confirm 4 series only can do 7.1 PCM. HD Audio Bitstream is not possible. IMHO, I will sell out the 4 series card (I have 4850 before too), then get 5 series card since now are very cheap. (since 6 series are out already, I assume you're serious HTPC freak but not hardcore gamer) |
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djlah
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Dec 10 2010, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(hvaly @ Dec 10 2010, 09:20 AM) already tested using the DVI-HDMI adapter ... able to output the video but no sound =.= ... i wonder how the sound input from my pc to my HD4850 GC .. 4000 series ATI have own sound chip on the card itself. so your onboard sound card or pci sound card are useless when you want transmit from your HDMI. only older type of video card are using the SPDIF cable connect from sound card to video card inside pc. |
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djlah
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Dec 13 2010, 01:04 PM
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Although I did not compare side or side before...
for me, if I only have option either Intel Clarkdale and ATI 5450.
I definitely go for ATI 5450 because I don't trust Intel can beat both ATI or NVIDIA in 3D game performance... show me if got result sharing.
Maybe Sandy Bridge will make it different, let wait for next year and search for review if any...
This post has been edited by djlah: Dec 13 2010, 01:05 PM
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djlah
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Dec 16 2010, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Dec 16 2010, 10:09 AM) partially true. zino should able to get 5.1 dobly digital. ati 4000 series card only can transfer PCM 7.1, but not hd bitstream TrueHD and DTS-MA. Start from ati 5000 series card resolved this issue. |
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djlah
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Dec 30 2010, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE(TheWandererX @ Dec 30 2010, 03:00 PM) Hello guys, just decided to post a bit about a recent purchase.
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. TheWandererX, Welcome here..... Nice picture. another good shot to share, thank you  I like your keyboard.... This post has been edited by djlah: Dec 30 2010, 03:13 PM |
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djlah
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Jan 6 2011, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(xsi @ Jan 5 2011, 08:28 AM) at last managed to get HD audio from my htpc... but 1080p playback, with 20-30gb mkv (with HD audio etc) is not so smooth. Playing but not smooth as expected. Any config that i can do? any website that i can refer...they are like thousands of guides out there and not all actually works.. got problem with the subtitle too...for BDRIP (i.e. files in folders, not single mkv)... QUOTE(xsi @ Jan 6 2011, 12:48 PM) help help.. i can bitstream HD audio when playing video files in BD folder structure... But when playing single mkv...the playback stucks...play 1 2 sec..then stop..play again...stuck... where are all the sifus....this thread like dead already... QUOTE(paskal @ Jan 6 2011, 03:47 PM) xsi, at least you must provided the more details such as, your hardware spec, software tested, codec tested, what kind of config yo had done? what kind of troubleshoot u had done? before all sifu here coming back to advise you. else lack of info, lack of advise... |
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djlah
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Jan 6 2011, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(healthsciences @ Jan 6 2011, 09:54 PM) dear sifus, i have a 5.1 speaker and a hd tv. Pls correct my setup if wrong. 1) normal usage using tv sound = hdtv via hdmi > PC 2) during movies / games = display would be hdtv via hdmi > PC = audio would be avr via optical > PC the reason for this type of connection so that i wont be switching on the avr for normal usage. However, with this connection for movies I will have to mute the TV rite? kinda troublesome. Pls enlight. tqvm! I think no more better solution, either I mute tv volume or change to external speaker in tv setting (watching local tv channel also go to avr?  haha... ) but my connection more simple way, which is only: PC-->HDMI-->AVR-->HDMI-->TV so for normal pc usage, I just using my USB tiny pc monitor soundbar, settle. but only using main screen which is my pc touch screen.. This post has been edited by djlah: Jan 6 2011, 10:52 PM |
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djlah
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Jan 15 2011, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(sotong168 @ Jan 15 2011, 12:46 AM) hi all, need ur advice, i m thinking of getting a notebook as htpc replacement + some mild gameplaying. i m eyeing on a decent nb, the proc is capable of doing intensive motion interpolation (i like 60fps), the discrete gpu could bitstream hd audio as well, got gigabit lan for media streaming, bluetooth for keypad control, anything else is lacking?  thks wah, nowadays there is many model of nb available meet your requirements above. share with us which few models you already eyeing... let's compare and see... |
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djlah
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Jan 16 2011, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(sotong168 @ Jan 15 2011, 07:27 PM) it's Acer @ 2.8K  spec: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
i7-2630QM processor
(6 MB L3 cache, 2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture,
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
640GB SATA HDD
4GB DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8GB)
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD
16:9 aspect ratio
Intel® Smart Cache
Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology (1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM), supporting NVIDIA® CUDA™, PhysX™, PureVideo® HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11
Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Bluetooth® 3.0+HS
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
8X DVD Super Multi Plus Drive
Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution
48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack
Estimated battery life : 4.5 hours
Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS PRO, xD)
1x USB3.0 + 2x USB2.0
381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 25.2/33.2 (H) mm
2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.)
 ic, make sure the manufacturer provided Forceware 260.xx or newer, else HD bitstream not gonna be happen. How about HP or Dell ?? |
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djlah
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Jan 17 2011, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(sotong168 @ Jan 17 2011, 12:53 PM) hi all htpc honor owners, just wondering why most of u had chose to set up htpc pc system over notebook? any complication about nb? thks! what is the size of notebook will you get? typically notebook only can fit 1 hdd, 17" or above have second hdd option. I guess most of htpc owner main concern are storage. of course HD playback capable is a MUST. if can spend more, NAS are best ideal. but NAS pricing quite stable  I meant rarely drop crazily.. else, economy way will be always plug and pull the usb ext drive. |
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djlah
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Jan 17 2011, 11:30 PM
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for me, I don't think I gonna get notebook for htpc purpose. my htpc is my movie hub or center collection. sharing for other computers and download and it's never shut down. I don't think there is a notebook tahan lasak enough to replace it for long run.
my notebook is for mobility when I need to go meeting or working travel surfing net at hot-spot or public.
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djlah
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Jan 18 2011, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(sotong168 @ Jan 18 2011, 11:12 AM) djlah & lightastral, pts noted, thks 4 enlightening. just tempted by sandy spec n need some mobility at times; if study room's tv occupied by kids for wii playing, i can move to living room's tv for movie watching ic.. difference scenario. I only have 1 place for watching and it's my downloading rig too at permanent location. for your case, you have two places, i guess notebook it's your need  so no need to spend 2 htpc for 2 locations. assume you did not use for downloading stuff.. Intel just agreed pay the loss sue by NVIDIA. and NVIDIA close the case and both agreed on NVIDIA Optimus. so we will see even more model in market offer Optimus. I really like this feature in notebook. it's really help in power saving. but sadly, it's not gonna happen on latest processor and chipset for Desktop from Intel. other chipset maker like NVIDIA & ATI have this features offer for desktop but no more upgrade since NVIDIA Hybrid Power with 9300 and ATI Hybrid CrossFire X with Radeon HD 2400. |
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djlah
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Jan 20 2011, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(powerfulcool @ Jan 20 2011, 01:20 AM) what about the amd 785 motherboards? it has Radeon 4250HD, does it come with 7.1 channel? if you refer to analog, no problem. if HDMI connect to your avr, only possible to PCM 7.1 but unable to do HD Bitstream. |
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djlah
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Jan 24 2011, 05:44 PM
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hi everyone, my wireless keyboard start give me a trouble. looking for new keyboard. I like Belkin MediaPilot ideal, wireless+wired. but it kind of very old model. any similar keyaboard offer in market now? pls suggest me 1  This post has been edited by djlah: Jan 24 2011, 05:45 PM |
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djlah
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Jan 25 2011, 07:47 AM
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QUOTE(minimize @ Jan 25 2011, 01:08 AM) Logitech diNovo Edge is great, but not sure available at malaysia market or not.   thanks for suggestion. I saw this before, but very pricey. Dinovo Edge- RM699 with similar design, if interested can get PROLiNK PCML5308G Slim about RM160  This post has been edited by djlah: Jan 25 2011, 10:16 AM |
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djlah
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Jan 26 2011, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(minimize @ Jan 25 2011, 10:41 PM) RM160? wow so cheaper  yeah, cheaper....Logitech diNovo either mini or edge. really not affordable. crazy price. considering this, else gonna just get Logitech K350:  both also about RM150-RM160, what do you think? |
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djlah
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Jan 31 2011, 11:37 PM
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QUOTE(PaeseSono @ Jan 31 2011, 06:36 PM) SG07-BW i5-2500k Ram 4gb Zotac H67-ITX Samsung F3 1tb GTX570 Slim ODD  what keyboard and mouse you're using on this system? |
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djlah
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Feb 1 2011, 09:06 AM
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QUOTE(PaeseSono @ Feb 1 2011, 12:17 AM) use for movie and gaming as well OCZ illuminati keyboard and cap ayam mouse  mouse and keyboard not so important for me.  thanks for sharing. I'm looking for backlit keyboard. your OCZ illuminati very nice. but if I need wireless 1, are still expensive. I found in logitech. dunno anyone here have offer cheaper wireless backlit keyboard.... |
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djlah
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Feb 1 2011, 07:57 PM
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poison with this 1: Thermaltake readies New Armor A30 for micro ATX and Mini ITX    size: 266 x 291 x 456 mm， weight: 7KG， steel structure， front I/O with audio support,USB 3.0 & 2.0, ESATA expansion 2 5.25" bay no less than 4 cooling fan A 90mm Blue LED fan in front 2 60mm fan at the back as exhaust a blue LED large 230mm on top No pricing detail at the moment |
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djlah
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Mar 16 2011, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(GameFr3ak @ Mar 16 2011, 05:50 PM) Hey peeps, Did some basic reading on HTPC. I'll keep it short. Say, if I have a :- - PC
- 5.1 sound system
- LCDI have quite a collection of HD/BRrips/.MKV movies. So can I hook them up like below ? speakers <> PC <> TVWill I have a decent/good 5.1 surround sound experience?  your 5.1 sound system is PC speaker, component home theater or HTiB? your pc have wat connection? hdmi? coxial out? or only analog? This post has been edited by djlah: Mar 16 2011, 06:33 PM |
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