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kherel77
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 Sep 3 2013, 01:47 AM
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QUOTE(barjoyai @ Sep 2 2013, 03:35 AM) hi guys,can recommend me cheapest budget for processor + motherboard for HTPC usage? Should have HDMI output. built-in wifi is a bonus. As long as can play all types of media without stutter (most of my files are just 1-2GB only) and can bitstream video and audio via HDMI. Many many thanks! Not using latest tech, but this is my budget setup for now: G31M-ES2L - RM80 P4 524 3.0GHz - RM40 2GB DDR2 - RM80 8400GS with HDMI - RM40 1TB Seagate - RM160 Wireless mouse - RM40 Casing + PSU cap ayam - owned Running WinAmp for music & Media player classic for video. Play full HD in mkv & mp4 format to my Samsung 40" with no problem so far.  But streaming HD even with LAN get some lagging...decoding bottleneck with P4 i think...  **VLC Player & Media Player Classic can run well on low-end GPU. http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/accel...pu-guide,1.htmlhttps://wiki.videolan.org/VLC_GPU_Decoding/Still searching how to fully run XBMC on GPU...  This post has been edited by kherel77: Sep 3 2013, 01:55 AM |
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kherel77
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Sep 6 2013, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(barjoyai @ Sep 6 2013, 05:08 PM) Wow, thats some seriously budget spec. There is no way i can find this spec new in market now. Good that you can enjoy this budget HTPC. I'm in very tight budget, probably wanna find a good processor with integrated graphics 1st.. All parts bought used in GS  . Asrock B75 Pro3-M mobo + i3-3225 also good with HDMI output + integrated graphic... |
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kherel77
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Sep 21 2013, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(Diademz @ Sep 21 2013, 04:12 PM) Hi gang, Am using a Logitech MK220 (wireless kb + mouse combo) for my living room requirements, and PC is ~7ft away only. My prob is the distance between the kb/mouse and the receiver at the back of the PC - is not sensitive. When sitting on my couch most of the time the kb/mouse is not sensitive. I have to lift up (literally) both kb/mouse and then only got signal, use for a while, and if idle, repeat. Already tried changing USB receiver positions, no diff. Can anyone share a good/budget combo that works well for distances ~10ft? TQ! Try disable USB Auto-suspend in power options menu. As for me, i put the receiver at front USB port so it'll facing me. |
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kherel77
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Sep 26 2013, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(breonwei @ Sep 26 2013, 09:13 AM) Just turn my 5 years old abandoned desktop PC to HTPC Bought a new graphic card Palit GT640 2gb w HDMI, successfully have video & audio passthru from HDMI to Yamaha A730 amplifier. Play 1080p BDMV movie w Dolby TrueHD & DTS HD Master Audio without any glitches. All movies stored in Seagate GoFlex Home 3TB. Old pc setup; Intel Q9550, 4GB RAM, 250GB WD black, gigabit LAN, bluetooth Apple keyboard + trackpad, Win 7 ultimate x64, Nvidia 8600 GT replaced with Palit GT640 2gb Wow..Yorkfield Quad-core for HTPC  . But not power-saving friendly IMHO...  |
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kherel77
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Sep 26 2013, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(vergas @ Sep 26 2013, 09:35 AM) Hi guys, I just wonder, since my PC is close to my TV, I maybe able to find hdmi cable long enough, can i use it (maybe add a bit graphic card etc) to turn it to a part time HTPC? My specs as below: Intel i5-3470 3.2gz Asus S1155 P8B75-M LX (DVI, D-SUB) 500GB HD Kingston DDR3 PC133 4GB Any suggestion what to add? Wireless mouse is vital for HTPC. Ur i5 is sufficient to play any HD movie...but ur mobo doesn't have HDMI output, so need to buy GC with HDMI. |
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kherel77
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Sep 26 2013, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(vergas @ Sep 26 2013, 09:50 AM) Thanks. Any recommendation of GC suitable for me? The sound will be transferred to the TV via HDMI output right? Not from my PC speaker? If you already have PC speaker & ur tv have D-sub input, no need to buy GC & HDMI cable. Just buy long enough VGA cable to your TV. Less cost...  |
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kherel77
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Mar 9 2014, 12:40 AM
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QUOTE(backislan @ Mar 9 2014, 12:26 AM) hi guys...can i convert my old pc into htpc? i mean can htpc casing support my mobo? becos from what i read htpc dont need much power rite...n my old pc casing is too bulky to put beside my led tv....too much space... my spec athlon x3 proc... 4gb ram n graphic card sata hdd Worry not...only budget is to concern. There is lot htpc casing either for ATX/mATX mobo...even for E-ATX. Check Silverstone line-up & you'll find it. Me too use old pc (mATX C2D) for my htpc. Still looking for affordable nice looking casing to replace that Elite311. |
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kherel77
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Mar 17 2015, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(squid7681 @ Mar 17 2015, 02:26 PM) Guys, need help on setting up a HTPC. My purpose is purely downloading 24/7, online & playing videos(downloaded, streaming) By reading through this topic, i came up with my conclusion is that I would required 1 which able to provide me stability, low heat/noise and low power consumption. My ideal would be using a CM Mini ITX casing. As i am noobie on setup of the pc. Need some suggestions on what specs shud i come up with. Please help on it. thanks a lotttttt Asrock Intel Q1900B-ITX (10W Intel BayTrail J1900) So-DIMM 2GB DDR3 1333 MH FSP Hexa 400W CM Elite 120 Advance Max 2 HDD This is my future build for HTPC. If you want more lower power consumption, try Raspberry Pi...  |
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kherel77
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Mar 18 2015, 02:00 AM
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QUOTE(squid7681 @ Mar 17 2015, 11:05 PM) will check it out at lowyat during this weekend, or where else to get that u guys may suggest? its been a long time i have been away from all PC stuff and comfort with smartphones and tablets. also in such case i would presume a WD Green HDD would be ideal? btw kherel have u came out with the expected price/budget for that build? the 1 by paskal looks imba but i think its not my level. lol. it's around RM600 excluding HDD of your choice. Maybe i'll go with Seagate SV35 or WD Red as mine is planning to running 24/7.... |
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kherel77
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Apr 10 2015, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(mharmdone @ Apr 10 2015, 03:09 PM) anyone here did the tweak guide to the graphic card? any difference to the performance For VLC & Media Player Classic maybe useful for hardware acceleration. http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/accel...pu-guide,1.htmlhttps://wiki.videolan.org/VLC_GPU_Decoding/But i still can't find guide for XBMC... |
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