MY HTPC DIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PC Audio HTPC, anyone doing this?
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 Jun 24 2006, 02:55 AM
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Jun 24 2006, 03:00 AM
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QUOTE(rudhrasamy @ Jun 22 2006, 10:40 AM) I wanna build a Low End HTPC for my fren...... Well, what you need is just a remote IR receiver, gfx card or mobo with S- video (for crt TV) and a PC of course.... these are pretty much simple but the real pain is at the solfwares......His min requirement was must have remote to operate(4 listening to music while turn of da tv/ watching movies), small form factor, very low end as he not gonna use it for extreme condition such as high end gaming or recording any tv programs. The purpose is for education, multimedia entertainment........ His max budget is RM1500 So can u guys suggest me the hardware i do need for this HTPC...... Thanx for your contribution...... http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=304373  RM 1.5K machine can even run 1080i HD material already. cheap cheap sempron 2600+ less than 300 1 Gig Ram 300 mATX mobo with nvindia 6100 or 6150 gfx built in (c/w S-Video, DVI, Component ) less than 350  HDD 200 GB less than 300 all the above is about RM1.2K, balance 300 for other stuffs like low profile (since none of the pci/ pcie will be used) casing (dun expect nice casing though)....... not to forget, homebrew serial IR receiver for less than RM 30. but i did not factor in all the solfwares cost...and i dun think you gonna spend a fortune on that..... i hope it helps. |
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Jun 24 2006, 03:19 AM
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QUOTE(vey99 @ Jun 23 2006, 12:19 PM) Hi guys its great to find this thread, I have been searching all over in the forum under Computers for HTPC. in MCEMy main reasons to link up to TV: - Watch AVI files that cannot play on my DVD player. - View picture slideshows on TV Attempt 1: Bought a ATI Radeon 9250 card for my old celeron and connect to my 29" Panasonic 100Hz Tv via s-video. The display was terrible. RM 140 wasted. Attempt 2: Bought new PC (check my sig) and then connect to TV via s-video. Result was much better. However, it is not exactly DVD quality due to TV's resolution and all. Install Windows XP Media Centre Edition (MCE) and it was quite ok in terms of ease-of-use. I got no remote control, but I face these problems when using Media Centre: 1) When watching videos (AVI) I cannot drag forward. When I use Windows Media Player / Winamp I can do so (so its not a problem with the file) 2) When viewing pictures I cannot open a picture and go to the next file in the folder. (like Irfanview/ACDSee). I have to view the pic, click the back button, and choose another thumbnail... What am I doing wrong? Any help will be appreciated... 1. u need the remote to fast forward or ctrl+f on key board to do so. mouse click does not work 2. next/ previous file in picture can be done with the arrow keys on keyboard. it should work...... try to google for keyboard command for MCE functions. |
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Jun 24 2006, 03:20 AM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 24 2006, 02:55 AM) time to upgrade  |
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Jun 24 2006, 09:22 AM
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Just want to ask one question:
Is it possible to get component output from a VGA card?? Is there any specific VGA card that has this function? Thanks. |
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Jun 24 2006, 06:56 PM
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Poor Madman.
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Jun 24 2006, 07:48 PM
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hehe ......
my first HTPC was my XBMC modded xbox, cheapest and best solution tat time, can play virtually any popular video/audio/picture format available , and share data from pc via wifi, and best of all quality console gaming hhahahaa... too bad can't record video only.... |
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Jun 24 2006, 09:27 PM
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so sad...........pure guy....
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Jun 25 2006, 02:27 AM
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anyone knows how to discharge static electricity and electric leakage from tvs? cause normally pc are sensitive to these elements
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Jun 25 2006, 02:27 AM
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anyone knows how to discharge static electricity and electric leakage from tvs? cause normally pc are sensitive to these elements
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Jun 25 2006, 07:58 AM
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Anyone know where to get a Silverstone SG01 locally?
(without any outrageous shipping costs  ) |
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Jun 25 2006, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 24 2006, 02:55 AM) im sorry for you..... maybe u have to change ur mobo.... do concern about the static electric discharged from the tvs as mentioned by VervainQUOTE(ryansia @ Jun 24 2006, 03:00 AM) Well, what you need is just a remote IR receiver, gfx card or mobo with S- video (for crt TV) and a PC of course.... these are pretty much simple but the real pain is at the solfwares...... thanx alot for the recomendation.... but i need some recommendation for the remote control.... my friend here noob bout hardwares n installation... next time if want to reformat means need to find those drivers n softwares...... im dun prefer home brew r/c coz this is not mine.... but still working on the home brew r/c for my pc.... will pm u for seek ur help if have any..... thanx for everythingRM 1.5K machine can even run 1080i HD material already. cheap cheap sempron 2600+ less than 300 1 Gig Ram 300 mATX mobo with nvindia 6100 or 6150 gfx built in (c/w S-Video, DVI, Component ) less than 350 HDD 200 GB less than 300 all the above is about RM1.2K, balance 300 for other stuffs like low profile (since none of the pci/ pcie will be used) casing (dun expect nice casing though)....... not to forget, homebrew serial IR receiver for less than RM 30. but i did not factor in all the solfwares cost...and i dun think you gonna spend a fortune on that..... i hope it helps. QUOTE(Hwoarang45 @ Jun 24 2006, 07:48 PM) hehe ...... does ur XBOX MC can do office works n surfing net....???? if can wana recommend for xboxmy first HTPC was my XBMC modded xbox, cheapest and best solution tat time, can play virtually any popular video/audio/picture format available , and share data from pc via wifi, and best of all quality console gaming hhahahaa... too bad can't record video only.... QUOTE(Vervain @ Jun 25 2006, 02:27 AM) anyone knows how to discharge static electricity and electric leakage from tvs? cause normally pc are sensitive to these elements need to put a wire connection between earth n the body of ur tvs.... y dun u ask in technical corner.... can get many ppls attention to get answerGuys xbox360 can do office works n surfing net???? need to know |
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Jun 25 2006, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 24 2006, 02:55 AM) QUOTE(ryansia @ Jun 24 2006, 03:20 AM) time to upgrade QUOTE(htkaki @ Jun 24 2006, 06:56 PM) Poor Madman. QUOTE(rudhrasamy @ Jun 25 2006, 03:09 PM) im sorry for you..... maybe u have to change ur mobo.... do concern about the static electric discharged from the tvs as mentioned by Vervain guess wat....ITS ALIVE!!! ITS ALLIIIIIIIIIIVVVEEEE!!! hehehee.....only problem was just the friggin ram...changed it to a KVR 512mb and   thank god it wasnt the mobo....i love that mobo too much coz of the onboard sound... matches well with my Edifier R501MKII and so easy to configure.... gave me abit of a scare  |
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Jun 25 2006, 05:47 PM
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lucky u. Else, ur pocket will hurt more.
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Jun 25 2006, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 25 2006, 04:38 PM) guess wat.... ITS ALIVE!!! ITS ALLIIIIIIIIIIVVVEEEE!!! hehehee.....only problem was just the friggin ram...changed it to a KVR 512mb and thank god it wasnt the mobo....i love that mobo too much coz of the onboard sound... matches well with my Edifier R501MKII and so easy to configure.... gave me abit of a scare im happy for you..... to find the root cause must be a big headache......  |
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Jun 25 2006, 11:45 PM
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argh. lucky you. that means you burned your ram or you changed your ram slot?
btw, i wanna ask here. which software do you all favour? media portal? MCE? sageTV? geekbox? mythTv? or any other more? |
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Jun 25 2006, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 25 2006, 04:38 PM) guess wat.... so lucky man.... ITS ALIVE!!! ITS ALLIIIIIIIIIIVVVEEEE!!! hehehee.....only problem was just the friggin ram...changed it to a KVR 512mb and thank god it wasnt the mobo....i love that mobo too much coz of the onboard sound... matches well with my Edifier R501MKII and so easy to configure.... gave me abit of a scare |
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Jun 27 2006, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(ryansia @ Jun 24 2006, 03:19 AM) in MCE Thanks man, I think end of the day I have to have keyboard on my coffee table until I gather the money to buy the Hauppage PVR150 MCE Kit... 1. u need the remote to fast forward or ctrl+f on key board to do so. mouse click does not work 2. next/ previous file in picture can be done with the arrow keys on keyboard. it should work...... try to google for keyboard command for MCE functions. I'll study on homebrew remote now... |
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Jun 27 2006, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(vey99 @ Jun 27 2006, 01:44 PM) Thanks man, I think end of the day I have to have keyboard on my coffee table until I gather the money to buy the Hauppage PVR150 MCE Kit... I'm using a Logitech MediaPlay mouse. Got volume, FF, REW buttons I'll study on homebrew remote now... Can't see the need for a seperate Remote control as I don't have a tuner in my HTPC (I play only DVDs & downloaded files on it) Mouse is RM 199 in most outlets. |
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Jun 27 2006, 03:15 PM
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anyone insterested in this Silverstone LC-14M case???
http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-lc14m.htm we may start a MO to keep the price lo..... Robyncom sold before at 1.2K........drool |
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