HTPC V2, Home Theater PC Setup, HOWTO and Guides
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 Mar 18 2010, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(paskal @ Mar 18 2010, 07:19 PM) IINM, SPDIF IS transmitted over coaxial. SPDIF is the codec used, and could be transmitted over coax or optical. SPDIF can transmit 5.1 surround sound because it's compressed format.SPDIF is a stereo codec  |
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Apr 3 2010, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(sean_gtech @ Apr 3 2010, 09:25 PM) i saw in utube where this guy from amd teach u how to built htpc. i saw him installing a amplifier card to the mobo.i try looking for it at garage sale but nobody carried it.that's mean it possible right?i just need to find that amplifier card right?thanks in advance guys.really appreciate it. QUOTE(hian @ Apr 3 2010, 09:48 PM) I maybe been living in a cave for too long, I have never heard of a PCI amplifier card before. http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=proddesc...34&prod_no=1654you must be looking at the MSI Media Live DIVA   # 5.1 Channel x 100W Card（MS-4140) # 100W Peak, Channel Drive, 8Ω # THD+N: <0.1%, 1kHz, 1W # SNR: >105 dB # Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB (20Hz to 20kHz) # 93% Efficient Power Amplifier even the mobo itself has RCA audio out as well as YPbPr component out for those users without HDMI-capable tv. This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Apr 3 2010, 10:01 PM |
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May 9 2010, 11:18 AM
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anyone here knows how to change embedded or SRT subtitle streams in windows media center? i have tried ffdshow + media control plugin, but i encounter a bug when mkv embedded sub is changed to srt sub, it won't change back to mkv sub unless i restore the window size then back to fullscreen.
please help. This post has been edited by Skylinestar: May 9 2010, 12:02 PM |
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May 24 2010, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(nocar @ May 24 2010, 12:25 PM) Some info on cheap speaker cables: make sure that the core conductor is of heavy gauge. most cheap cables look big, but actually it's the insulation that's thick but with small core.1. The kinda thick cable pair with transparent plastic cover cost around RM45 for 40m per roll at Hardware shop. That will be around RM1.13 per metre. 2. One of the cables at specialist hifi shop that look the same as cable at hardware shop in #1 cost you RM5 per metre. But they provide you good buying experience lah .... aie-conditioned shops, can demo, give you reverse osmosis water etc. hehehe... |
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Jun 14 2010, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE(ralyon @ Jun 14 2010, 06:28 PM) I see, thanks.Sigh.. why all the good stuffs always in SG first. because we're all living in a poor 3rd world country, where's the government only talks but no action.(when you go to oversea, most countries foreign exchange accept sing dollar, but not ringgit malysia) |
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Jul 14 2010, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(temppei @ Jul 14 2010, 05:30 PM) u can get those slightly bigger itx casing with normal psu. example please. i can't find any mini-itx casing using normal psu. This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jul 14 2010, 09:28 PM |
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Jul 26 2010, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(xsi @ Jul 26 2010, 12:01 PM) so many HDD.... pls state your system specwhat is the PSU requirement to put all this HDD? 300W sufficient for how many? My HTPC project is like s*** now. Keep getting BSOD on Win7, fresh install summore on a virgin HDD. Sometime HDD not detected. Feeling like just want to throw my htpc in longkang right now. Dunno what's wrong. Is it the mobo, HDD..no idea at all. |
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Jul 29 2010, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(germaise @ Jul 29 2010, 05:03 AM) hi decent spec is not a problem. problem is getting a nice, classy AV style looking case at reasonable price.anyone here know where i can buy a decent htpc? or any bro here can built and sell? |
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Aug 17 2010, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(minimize @ Aug 17 2010, 07:39 AM) I think 7MC don't have scapper which is nessesary for me. with mediabowser, 7mc can show file type (mkv, avi..), video type (mkv/xvid/1080/720, bitrate...), audio type (dts, dd, aac...),folder art, backdrop, movie summary, imdb rating, director, actors.7MC just display meaningless black thumbnail for video file. BTW, I no doubt that 7MC are great and nice for photo & music. |
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Oct 17 2010, 08:51 PM
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according to guru3d regarding GeForce GT430,
QUOTE Passing on audio over the PCIe bus brings along enhanced support for multiple formats. So VP4 can now support 8 channel LPCM, lossless format DD+ and 6 channel AAC. Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio bit streaming are not yet supported in software, yet in hardware they are (needs a driver update). sos: http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gt-430-review/4 this statement is also mentioned in other reviews of nvidia 4XX card such as the 460 too. is this true? no HD audio bitstream yet on nvidia? This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Oct 17 2010, 08:52 PM |
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Jun 23 2011, 01:14 AM
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@ rbl84
nice casing u've got there. what's the make & model? |
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Dec 22 2012, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(qwerty79 @ Dec 22 2012, 03:22 PM) First, try connect using your optical connector. Because you already have a good avr, all sound can be process by the avr. No need sound card. With this method (optical or coaxial digital cable), you'll only get standard DD5.1 / DTS 5.1 (6.1 max).If you need HD surround sound (5.1 or 7.1 Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD MA), HDMI is the only way. |
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Jan 12 2013, 06:35 PM
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Do all Intel Z77 & H77 mobo passthrough/bitstream HD audio through the onboard HDMI?
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Jan 13 2013, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(djlah @ Jan 13 2013, 07:16 PM) why not consider AMD APU ? (if already bought intel, test yourself mobo using A55 chipset good enough? ) APU confirm can passthrough Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HDMA to AVR. intel not sure. most important is much better GPU performance than intel onboard video. |
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Jan 25 2013, 04:49 PM
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I have a PC with Intel Pentium E2160 + 2GB RAM.
I plan to get nVIDIA GT610 card. The website says it support HD audio 7.1 bitstreaming. Anyone has personal experience with this card? Will my CPU (old processor) be a bottleneck? I play 1080p MKV muxed with DTS HDMA & m2ts BD file. This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 25 2013, 04:49 PM |
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Apr 25 2014, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(breonwei @ Apr 25 2014, 11:45 AM) Received Flirc from USPS yesterday. Now I can launch XBMC, have full control to XBMC using Harmony 300 what's the total cost in RM ? any tax imposed? |
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Jul 20 2021, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(Max @ Jul 18 2021, 11:03 PM) This thread dead ? i have a matx pc next to my tv No more people use htpc? 🤔🥺😅  |
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Apr 17 2022, 10:17 PM
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This is too silent.
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