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?

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?

Right, great idea.. lets see if I can find long enough vga cable. Thanks.

Ok I check of this thread https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/815300
There is also this High Grade Gold Plated HDMI Female-to-DVI Male adapter - RM17, so since my mother board have DVI and D-sub, can I use both monitor at same time, ie

DVI > HDMI Female-to-DVI Male > HDMI > My TV
D-sub > my normal computer monitor,

Like extended monitor, so you can still use the computer while watching movie at TV?

This post has been edited by vergas: Sep 27 2013, 09:07 AM

Anything good in the facebook group? Seems like someone is selling their services for RM50? Is it worth it?

Yes, nothing wrong in paying for services, I just wonder whether there are specialist services that say focus on the local flavors. If its just to set up xbmc, install some add on that there are better sources out there. Still, if anybody want to pay its their choice. To make better decision, that's why I ask here so that users can share their experience, so people can be better inform of whether to pay or not.

Media player like Himedia:

Pro :
Cheaper say <RM400
Lots of android apps
Small Size

Con :
Cannot play PC software
Less powerful

PC
Pro :
More powerful, can upgrade hardware
Can play lots of stuff, lots of PC software there.
Can use for work as well?

Con:
Relatively bulky
Cannot play android
Price.

This post has been edited by vergas: Nov 19 2013, 11:50 AM

Yes, HTPC normally you can use wireless mouse. Well, then I think you should go for Himedia. Small, cheap and can be easily control using android smartphone.