Topic: Share your HTPC Setup

[jackryan]

what is the exact specs of this model? nakakalito kasi when i searced it online .

I think it's Acer Aspire X3200

[Alfie]

I have an Acer X3200, I dont think you can upgrade the video card. There's no more space inside.

NOPE....somebody upgraded his, check out the link; http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=83055.msg847789#msg847789

Here's the quote:

My niece added a 8400 GS and it improved the gaming performance.

[ninjababez®]

its not gonna yield good results in gaming, better but not good enough. 
id rather get a 5k ati 4850 or any card ranging from 10k - 15k 

[thesaint]

Possible na ma-upgrade yung video card but sila ang mag upupgrade (acer).
Nag tanaong na kasi ako dati eh! yung model ay LC310-C43.
Bali yung video card ay galing sa kanila. Parang sa Dell din. Optional yung upgade
ng video card...

[andre]

Could somebody suggest a good video card for the Acer X3200?
The video card must be small enough to fit inside, Powerful enough for today's demanding games.
The Acer X3200 Power Supply is only 200 watts (if Im not mistaken).

[john5479]

The max you can use is an geforce 8400, i have seen some with a low profile. I saw a model that is passively cooled and given the power supply anything more powerful than this (assuming it fits) wont work.

[Clondalkin]

The max you can use is an geforce 8400, i have seen some with a low profile. I saw a model that is passively cooled and given the power supply anything more powerful than this (assuming it fits) wont work.

Low profile lang ba kakasya?

Kung walang problema sa height and kung meron empty space next to the graphics card, find the 8600GTS specially re-designed by Leadtek.  It's quite short but the fan is dual-slot fat.  I sold 2 of this sa TipicPC last June and August lang.  Kung walang space on the side, find single-slot fan 8600 GT.

Pero kung low profile lang talaga pede, I dont know what's the best card you can insert.

[brightfame]

guys pa suggest naman ng ok na av receiver to connect to auzen xplosion card.  don't need hdmi since i will connect from video card to lcd tv.  just need something that will work well with my sound card and amplify and sound good enough to fill a 3m x 5m bedroom.  i do about 60% movies, 30% gaming 10% music. also i would like to keep both arms and legs if possible. thanks!

[Alfie]

Any Entry level amp will do, as long as you connect via Optical or Coaxial Digital. Just configure it on your desktop audio out.

The cheapest entry level amp that has a Dolby Digital and DTS capabilities ranges from 9K-13K, and that is brand new, or you can check out the market place thread for amplifiers if a used amplifier is OK with you.

[brightfame]

Thanks! any ideas where to get the best prices for brand new?

[nerveblocker]

Can the HTPC solely replace the DVD player in terms of playability?  What brand of DVDRom is the best in terms of playability?

[gb]

LITEON

[jay_26]

Can the HTPC solely replace the DVD player in terms of playability?  What brand of DVDRom is the best in terms of playability?

Pioneer bro, medyo may kamahalan lang ng konti 

[Clondalkin]

Can the HTPC solely replace the DVD player in terms of playability?  What brand of DVDRom is the best in terms of playability?

The PC is the original upscaling DVD player.   Maganda rin NEC or Matsucrapa brands.

[RXV]

LITEON

I recommend more on LG when it comes to DVD-writers. Just browse through tipidpc to see feedbacks of different users.

[Alfie]

Can the HTPC solely replace the DVD player in terms of playability?  What brand of DVDRom is the best in terms of playability?

My friend, why use the optical drive,when it's better to save the files and use the HDD.

It'll only take 4 minutes to decrypt and save the vob files to your HDD,whereas a movie viewed will utilized the lens for the whole running time.

Once decrypted, there's no region lock,and it's less power consumming which will prolong lens life.

Use the Optical drive only for burning or the DVDROM for original games that requires you to place the disc for authenticity while playing.

PowerDVD 8 plays your VOB files without hiccups.

Try it and judge for yourself. 

[gb]

OR YOU CAN TRY...
LITEON HD-A740GX


Recording Features  Recordable Media
 DVD-R/ DVD-RW/ DVD+R/ DVD+RW/ DVD+R DL/ HDD 
HDD 160GB
One-Touch Recording (OTR)
 Yes
Time Shift
 Yes
Record and Play
 Yes
Recording Mode  DVD (4.7GB)
 HQ (1 Hour)
SP (2 Hours)
LP (3 Hours) 
EP (4 Hours) 
SLP (6 Hours）
Just Fit (Timer Recording Only)
DVD+R DL (8.5GB)
 HQ (114 Minutes)
SP (224 Minutes)
LP (332 Minutes) 
EP (443 Minutes) 
SLP (665 Minutes）
Just Fit (Timer Recording Only) 
HDD HQ (34 Hours)
SP (68 Hours)
LP (101 Hours) 
EP (135 Hours) 
SLP (203 Hours）
Just Fit (Timer Recording Only) 
Timer Recording  Number of Timer Programs
 32
ShowView®/VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming System
 Yes
Playback Features  Playable Media
 HDD Yes
DVD-R/-RW  Yes 
DVD+R/+RW  Yes 
DVD-ROM  Yes 
CD-R/-RW  Yes 
CD-ROM Yes 
Supported Formats
 DVD-Video Yes
DVD+VR Yes 
SVCD Yes 
VCD Yes 
Audio CD  Yes 
JPEG/BMP Yes 
MP3 Yes 
WMA/WAV Yes 
MPEG-4 (AVI)  Yes
DivX® VOD  Yes
MPG/DAT/VOB Yes 
Editing Features  Title Editing
 Rename/Erase/Protect/Split/Merge
Chapter Editing  Insert Chapter Mark/Remove Chapter Mark/Hide Chapter/Show Chapter
Copying Features  HDD to Disc, Disc to HDD
Other Features  Easy Guider™
 Yes
Contents Menu  Yes
Channel Editor
 Move/Insert/Delete/Rename
DV Control
 Yes
Slideshow (Picture with Music)
 Yes
Disc Tools
 Erase / Finalize / Clean up HDD / Defragment HDD 
Tuner PAL
Connections Front Panel
 Composite Audio/Video Input  x 1 
S-Video Input x 1 
DV Link Input x 1 
Rear Panel
 SCART Input x 1 
SCART Output x 1 
Component Video Input x 1 (Y/Pb/Pr) 
Composite Audio/Video Output x 1 
Digital Audio Output Optical x 1, Coaxial x 1
RF Input/Output Input x 1, Output x 1
Power Supply  AC 100-240V (50/60Hz)
Power Consumption Approx. 50W
Dimensions (W/H/D) 430 x 66 x 315 (mm)
Weight (kg)  Approx. 4.5Kg


Notes:

Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
ShowView® is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
VIDEO Plus+® is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
Easy Guider™ is a trademark of Lite-On IT Corp.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc. and are used under license.
The DV Link feature is applicable to compatible DVs only.
It is not possible to copy a tape or disc with copy-protected signal.

[Philander]

pasingit lng po..may question po ako..dapat po ba sa laptop naka specify kung yung headphone out ay pwedeng gawing din spdif out? thanks...

Yes, you just need to set the audio out settings in the audio properties and you must have the proper digital cable.

Since most laptops are using the 3.5mm audio port for both analog stereo and optical digital out, you need an optical cable and a 3.5mm converter like this:

[firewired]

This is a 62 page thread now which is begging to be retired. There's an entire board/subforum for HTPCs now so I'm encouraging members to start new threads with more topic-specific discussions.

Thanks.