Author Topic: Share your HTPC Setup (Read 345000 times)

GM · « **Reply #630 on:** May 04, 2005 at 07:23 AM »

sana lang e makakuha at a discounted price.. bale wala VFD and IR ng Ahanix ko (1st gen Ahanix D4), hindi ko magamit sa MCE. anyways, this seems like a better solution than me getting a seperate touch-screen monitor to control my MCE machine without turning on my TV.

jpadua · « **Reply #631 on:** May 04, 2005 at 02:25 PM »

Quote from: GM on May 04, 2005 at 07:23 AM

sana lang e makakuha at a discounted price.. bale wala VFD and IR ng Ahanix ko (1st gen Ahanix D4), hindi ko magamit sa MCE. anyways, this seems like a better solution than me getting a seperate touch-screen monitor to control my MCE machine without turning on my TV.

ok yan if you want to use your music library lang

andaleon · « **Reply #632 on:** May 06, 2005 at 01:44 PM »

Gyus,

Check ous cases also by www.hifiatx.com.

These cases make your PC look like a true high grade audio electronics.

Para bang, Mark Levinson or Classe.

GM · « **Reply #633 on:** May 07, 2005 at 01:45 PM »

ok to a! may distrubutor ba to sa US? and june '05 pa available.
as in totally fanless. may option kaya to install diffrent VFD besides iMon? yung directly supported sana ng windows mce

Quote from: andaleon on May 06, 2005 at 01:44 PM

Gyus,

Check ous cases also by www.hifiatx.com.

These cases make your PC look like a true high grade audio electronics.

Para bang, Mark Levinson or Classe.

jpadua · « **Reply #634 on:** May 08, 2005 at 01:34 AM »

Quote from: GM on May 07, 2005 at 01:45 PM

ok to a! may distrubutor ba to sa US? and june '05 pa available.
as in totally fanless. may option kaya to install diffrent VFD besides iMon? yung directly supported sana ng windows mce

Malamang you can change the VFD or order it without one and just get something like a matrix orbital or something. Alam ko yung Imon VFD does not support MCE simply because may kasama siyang frontend software that the LCD was made for. Sayang nga eh... Also checkout the new cases from ahanix, they look high end also... MCE302 http://www.ahanix.com/ahanix_product.asp?pid=27 and also the MCE401 http://www.ahanix.com/ahanix_product.asp?pid=28

the MCE401 looks very much like the Alienware HTPC. Maganda pa... you can mod the front door cover with a slot, and place a Slot load DVD drive! if you have the resources to have it professionally milled.

Meridian-Audio · « **Reply #635 on:** May 08, 2005 at 10:37 AM »

Quote from: andaleon on May 06, 2005 at 01:44 PM

Gyus,

Check ous cases also by www.hifiatx.com.

These cases make your PC look like a true high grade audio electronics.

Para bang, Mark Levinson or Classe.

Andaleon,

Gandang HTPC Case to parang FM acoustic...

pchin · « **Reply #636 on:** May 08, 2005 at 10:44 AM »

Phew...I love the interesting new HTPC case. Great post GM

Meridian-Audio · « **Reply #637 on:** May 08, 2005 at 10:47 AM »

Jay,

Do you have HTPC case for sale? pero yung medyo affordaboys ha!!?

Quite tired looking at my ShuttleX HTPC. I might sell this unit nalang.
Medyo nakakasawa. Limited PCI card slot kc puro external tuloy gamit ko kakainis.

jpadua · « **Reply #638 on:** May 08, 2005 at 03:08 PM »

Quote from: Meridian-Audio on May 08, 2005 at 10:47 AM

Jay,

Do you have HTPC case for sale? pero yung medyo affordaboys ha!!?
Quite tired looking at my ShuttleX HTPC. I might sell this unit nalang.
Medyo nakakasawa. Limited PCI card slot kc puro external tuloy gamit ko kakainis.

I'm ordering some cases from silverstone soon, LC10M, but its for our inventory kasi, but if you want let me know if you want to order a case para i sabay ko lang sa order. I'm not sure how much shipping cost will be yet but baka pumatak ng mga 8k -9k isang case. Di kasi bulk order kaya mahal. Ganun talaga ang price eh... even if I order from factory... yung dinagdag ko lang dyan is an estimate for the shipping cost. Anyway let me know.

andaleon · « **Reply #639 on:** May 08, 2005 at 10:02 PM »

Here's a very good one from Silverstone:

I'm using one of this. I love the remote function.

Plenty of room and can accomodate a full ATX board.

Here is the link:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-lc14m.htm

jpadua · « **Reply #640 on:** May 09, 2005 at 01:39 AM »

Andaleon,

Cool, what are your thoughts on that enclosure? I was thinking of that case too, but I dont know how functional the hotkey buttons are...what software does the case use to interface the buttons in front? I need a dual Optical Drive bay case also. How is the construction of the case? does it feel solid? I had the chance to assemble an HTPC on a LC01 but I was not so satisfied with the case's construction, it did not feel as solid as the Aristec Cases we have been using. I just recently decided on switching from arisetec to silverstone mainly becuase shipping is easier from Taiwan than Korea, but I do love the aristec cases especially now that their HT-400 can be ordered with a spring door (instead of a bezel) and 2 80mm exhaust fans at the back. I'm still looking for a shipper that will make my headaches go away if I order items from korea.

Can you take snaps of your case? Thanks dude!

Jay

Meridian-Audio · « **Reply #641 on:** May 10, 2005 at 11:35 AM »

Quote from: andaleon on May 08, 2005 at 10:02 PM

Here's a very good one from Silverstone:

I'm using one of this. I love the remote function.

Plenty of room and can accomodate a full ATX board.

Here is the link:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-lc14m.htm

Sir what is the s.r.p. for this specific case?

andaleon · « **Reply #642 on:** May 10, 2005 at 11:41 AM »

Jay,

The buttons on the LC-14M are fully functional. It's very neat --like using regular transport buttons.

Remote is by iMon.

Case is very well constructed and solid! The optical bay doors are spring loaded.

But when the HifiATX comes to market, I'm selling this one.

Anthony Andaleon

GM · « **Reply #643 on:** May 10, 2005 at 01:43 PM »

new cases.. new gastos

plano ko rin mag palit ng case by june or july.. benta ko rin yung Ahanix D.Vine 5 ko. currently beta testing emerald so I hope bago ma release I could get hold of any of these sweet cases.

jerix · « **Reply #644 on:** May 16, 2005 at 01:39 PM »

Pasingit lang po --

got dual 256ddr, 80 gig HD (30 for os / 50 video file).. i am presently trying to enter the video editing world so upgrade is in my mind..

what would u think should i upgrade first, the memory or the HD? thnks for any insights.

bumblebee · « **Reply #645 on:** May 16, 2005 at 02:43 PM »

Quote from: jerix on May 16, 2005 at 01:39 PM

Pasingit lang po --

got dual 256ddr, 80 gig HD (30 for os / 50 video file).. i am presently trying to enter the video editing world so upgrade is in my mind..

what would u think should i upgrade first, the memory or the HD? thnks for any insights.

sir, is your hdd 7200 rpm already? if so, you may want to change your dual ddr to a single 512mb ddr400.

jerix · « **Reply #646 on:** May 16, 2005 at 04:14 PM »

bro Bumble, ur saying that i have to start my upgrade with the memory? if ever .. i will have to get two 512 -- right?

btw, my HD is 7200 rpm already... ty.

bumblebee · « **Reply #647 on:** May 16, 2005 at 04:37 PM »

Quote from: jerix on May 16, 2005 at 04:14 PM

bro Bumble, ur saying that i have to start my upgrade with the memory? if ever .. i will have to get two 512 -- right?

btw, my HD is 7200 rpm already... ty.

they say single is better than dual. so instead of 2 512mb, get one 1Gb.

i suggested a memory upgrade or side-grade (single 512mp) assuming the hdd is 7200 rpm. if the hdd is a 5400 rpm-er, i would have suggested an hdd upgrade.

if i may add, video processing has more to do w/ the processor. but this is a more expensive route as you may have to change your board too.

jerix · « **Reply #648 on:** May 17, 2005 at 08:48 AM »

Bro bumble tnx for all ur insights -- i checked the prices 1 GB of DDR is more expensive pala than 2 512"s. $:-\$ Maybe i really have to think it over.

jpadua · « **Reply #649 on:** May 17, 2005 at 11:41 AM »

Does anyone know where to get Haupaggue PVR-250s in the philippines? or wala talagang nag papasok nun...? last resort ko talaga is to order abroad

DViant · « **Reply #650 on:** May 23, 2005 at 10:30 PM »

Quote from: v0elker on Apr 13, 2005 at 09:53 AM

nice monitor n very nice price! do you find the 1920x1200 resolution too big for the 26" screen or just right? have you tried 1080p on 'em? how is it for watching dvd's? thanks!

On what display do you display 1080p? AFAIK they're coming out months from now.

DViant · « **Reply #651 on:** May 23, 2005 at 10:34 PM »

Quote from: rene_canlas on Jan 06, 2005 at 03:26 AM

My still messy HTPC Setup:

Intel P4 2.6c
2 x 256 MB DDR400
2 x 80Gb Seagate Harddisks
Samsung DVD-ROM Drive
Sony DRU-510ULX External DVD Writer
Inno3D GeForceFX 5600 128mb
1 x Jetway PCI-TV TV Tuner Card
Altec Lansing PowerCube 45.1 powered by onboard audio (I know, i know!!!)
Logitech RF wireless keyboard and mouse
Snapstream Firefly RF Remote
Driving a Samsung ST-50L2HX 50-inch DLP Widescreen TV via VGA port

Running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Watching WMV-HD content at 720p and 1080p is awesome!!! Doom 3 is also a sight to behold...

Not that I dont believe you but can your Samsung really do 1080p?

v0elker · « **Reply #652 on:** May 24, 2005 at 03:02 AM »

Quote from: DViant on May 23, 2005 at 10:30 PM

On what display do you display 1080p? AFAIK they're coming out months from now.

i dont, my display is limited to 720p. i was talking about jambam's dell monitor which does 1920x1200. 1080p has been available for some time, mostly in some 40+ inch lcd tv's (i.e. samsung has one, sharp has one, etc), prohibitively expensive though... the 24" dell monitor that jambam got has a native resolution of 1920x1200 and can therefor display 1080p resolution

jambam · « **Reply #653 on:** May 24, 2005 at 02:08 PM »

Quote

i dont, my display is limited to 720p. i was talking about jambam's dell monitor which does 1920x1200. 1080p has been available for some time, mostly in some 40+ inch lcd tv's (i.e. samsung has one, sharp has one, etc), prohibitively expensive though... the 24" dell monitor that jambam got has a native resolution of 1920x1200 and can therefor display 1080p resolution

Using a 24" monitor w/c is primarily for my PC means that you have to be conscious to back off a bit when watching Video. When watching 1080i and 720p videos you still see some blockiness when you are sitting too close. I am not sure whether this was the source or the way the video was encoded , but the fast action scenes on LOTR 3 was quite blocky. But Star Trooper in 1080i was really excellent ...

BUt be ready to upgrade your HTPC setup' when you start viewing HD video's , My athon xp 2400 oc to 3400+ sometimes stutters ... I think I need to upgrade to a A64 w/ venice core...And lot's more storage..

DViant · « **Reply #654 on:** May 26, 2005 at 08:37 PM »

I'm guessing the blockiness is attributed to the picture not being at the native resolution?

GM · « **Reply #655 on:** May 27, 2005 at 02:26 AM »

Finally! Realtime AC3 encoding in hardware
im not sure about the price though but it seems worth it. hintayin ko muna mga personal reviews before diving into getting one.

jpadua · « **Reply #656 on:** May 27, 2005 at 04:57 AM »

Quote from: GM on May 27, 2005 at 02:26 AM

Finally! Realtime AC3 encoding in hardware
im not sure about the price though but it seems worth it. hintayin ko muna mga personal review before diving into getting one.

Yeah I read a review on this card it seems to be pretty good, only draw back I think is the lack of inputs? it does not have aux in or CD in I forgot, but the review is more on the good. Dolby Digital Live!

You can actually buy boards that already have DDlive in them, the Soundstorm Nforce2, and the newer Intel boards for the LGA 775 chips. I forgot the chipset alam ko lang intel ang gumawa, built in na yung DDlive sa motherboard.

chronic · « **Reply #657 on:** Jun 08, 2005 at 01:19 PM »

how much na ba m audio ngayon jay?

jpadua · « **Reply #658 on:** Jun 08, 2005 at 03:58 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Jun 08, 2005 at 01:19 PM

how much na ba m audio ngayon jay?

Di ko alam ang presyo ngayon eh, dati I think it was 7,250.

chronic · « **Reply #659 on:** Jun 10, 2005 at 02:15 PM »

for htpc users selling my maudio packaged with dvi to component dongle 7k lang ty