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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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 Feb 4 2010, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Feb 4 2010, 03:42 PM) I'm planning to build a HTPC myself based on the following: Windows 7 Home Premium Core I3 530 Asus P7H55 M-Pro Mainboard 4GB RAM 1.5TB WD 64MB SATA HDD Pioneer Blu-Ray Drive (Optional consideration) Wondering about what to use for the casing and remote control. Any suggestions would be most welcome  Good spec, instead Pioneer , you can get Sony BDROM , rm220 i think..possibly you need high end GC with HDMI output..and of course FULL HD LCD Monitor.. This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: Feb 4 2010, 03:46 PM |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 4 2010, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Feb 4 2010, 04:07 PM) It will only do 2 things - Watch Blu-ray on my 40 inch LED TV and download torrents So there's no need to any high end GC. I'll consider the Sony BDROM - cut some cost. Now have to figure out what to get for remote and casing. Oh, then you may consider Cooler master casing.. |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 4 2010, 08:46 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Feb 4 2010, 08:27 PM) Looks cool, sure cost a fortune to get it..  This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: Feb 4 2010, 08:47 PM |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 5 2010, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(minimize @ Feb 4 2010, 09:06 PM) Hahaha, must wait. Hope it will reached malaysia next month. From its spec, this GC is perfect for my HTPC in both video (bluray) and audio (DTS-HD/TrueHD). It just consumes 19.1 Watts at full load. Perfect with my 220W PSU.  Technology..  keeps our pocket empty.. nice gc btw.. |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 23 2010, 06:05 PM
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Im currently on Nvidia Geforce 210 chipset, what should i move on to , if i were to upgrade. Any suggestions?
I have blu-ray rom intact on my htpc..though..
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 23 2010, 07:20 PM
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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Feb 23 2010, 06:47 PM) MCE remote...avr..subwoofer  No no, im talking about GC upgrade, my avr is good enough already..  |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 23 2010, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Feb 23 2010, 07:35 PM) Hmm..good suggestion..any more good suggestions? |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 24 2010, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(Bart-man @ Feb 24 2010, 11:48 AM) Radeon HD 5570 Anandtech calls it the perfect HTPC card at the lowest possible budget. http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=669Does my bluray movie on PC ran by Bluray ROM has to do anything with " must have a good GC" thingy? |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 24 2010, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(CSin @ Feb 24 2010, 09:49 PM) Hey, advise for HTPC 1. E6500 + GT220 2. E7500 +GT220 3. Q8300+ onboard graphic G43 which is better?? n any GC better that GT220? GT250 OC, GT260 OC, GT275 OC, GT285 OC, (if im not wrong).. |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 24 2010, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE(pierreye @ Feb 24 2010, 11:08 PM) For HTPC, I suggest you look for configuration which can output HD Audio through HDMI. Your setup could be: Core2Duo or Core2Quad with ATI 5xxx series video card. or i3 or i5 with H55 or H57 motherboard which support HDMI audio. That's tempting , but how much roughly the cost could be, maybe i need to get prepared.. |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 25 2010, 12:56 AM
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QUOTE(pierreye @ Feb 24 2010, 11:13 PM) If you do not need gaming, i3 + H55 should be quite cheap. I think cheapest board around RM 400 + RM 300++ for i3 Thanks for the info..IMHO the current setup that i have is far enough for my personal use.. |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 26 2010, 12:03 AM
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QUOTE(CSin @ Feb 25 2010, 04:40 PM) which GC is the best for HTPC?? if without GC, which is the best combi for processor and mobo?? thks~~ It depends.. some like Nvidia , some like ATI.. personally im a Nvidia fan... |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 26 2010, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(minimize @ Feb 26 2010, 03:19 AM) Yup. Nvidia card still don't support DTS-HD/TrueHD. Well, thats a disadvantage actually. Btw, any cards that you reckon supports DTS-HD MA? |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Feb 26 2010, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(kianwee @ Feb 26 2010, 10:13 AM) Peter, I think he meant graphics card. Not sound card. The only graphics card that supports bitstreaming loseless audio is the ATI 5xxx series. Ok, i'll check it out as soon as possible at the "best trade source in MYS" LYN.. |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Mar 2 2010, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(djlah @ Mar 2 2010, 08:37 AM) What's the difference between G & H? |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Mar 12 2010, 01:04 PM
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QUOTE(robotizer @ Mar 12 2010, 04:33 AM) hi guys, will the graphic card of a HTPC go hot easily while playing BluRay Discs???? as i noe ATI radeon cards can get hot very easily, but unfortunately i own 1 does anyone noes the highest temp a graphic card have ever reached while playing blue ray movies??? My Nvidia Geforce fits well with Blu-ray ROM and discs..never had heaty problems...time to change bro..  |
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sKyWiR3pT3lTd
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Mar 13 2010, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE(rlyp @ Mar 13 2010, 12:22 AM) Hi all, planning to setup a HTPC, no idea which mobo to get :S... is there any mobo tht support more than 6 SATA slots ?  Probably the best in market is Gigabyte, Asus, MSI.. personal recommendation GIGABYTE.. |
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