Author Topic: Share your HTPC Setup (Read 342329 times)

jpadua · « **Reply #1110 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 11:52 AM »

Quote from: jackryan on Aug 17, 2006 at 08:21 AM

J,

Quick question, is there a reasonable USB type PVR / Cable Tuner that anyone has much success with ?

I've seen LEADTEK branded ones but not sure if they're okay...

-jackryan

Leadtek is good, but they rely on their own software. I havent seen one which works with other software like MCE. The only leadtek product that is compatible with MCE is the PVR2000 or for digital broadcast the Leadtek USB DTV dongle.

There a product by adaptec, thats MCE compatible, comes with an MCE remote too. Its a USB dual input tuner.
http://www.everythingusb.com/adaptec_dual_tv_tuner_for_windows_xp_mce_2005.html
Can't say its available here though

Miguel^ · « **Reply #1111 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 01:03 PM »

hey guys saan nakakabili ng ganitong klasing cable? Tumingin tingin narin ako sa ace, diy, sm wala eh.

Wala kasing kasamang ganyan ung inno 6600 256mb ko and gusto ko subukan ang HTPC through component cable.

thanks!

atomicat10 · « **Reply #1112 on:** Aug 18, 2006 at 10:22 AM »

tipidpc.com

boss_onie · « **Reply #1113 on:** Aug 19, 2006 at 09:18 AM »

Yup, try mo sa tipidpc, malamang meron nyan.

mdyo off the topic po ito mga sir.
please visit www.pinoyreklamo.com ----> complaint center of the philippines
this site is advertised on tipidpc.

Thanks and peace.
boss_onie

atomicat10 · « **Reply #1114 on:** Aug 19, 2006 at 03:28 PM »

kaya lang down tpc ngayon

boss_onie · « **Reply #1115 on:** Aug 20, 2006 at 02:34 AM »

its now up. check mo na.

both sites

rich888 · « **Reply #1116 on:** Aug 27, 2006 at 12:06 PM »

MY HTPC

AMD Athlon 3000+
2 gb memory
klipsch pro media 2.1
m-audio revolution 7.1
hauppauge tv tuner
windows media center
32" LCD/HDTV

jackryan · « **Reply #1117 on:** Aug 27, 2006 at 12:22 PM »

Nice pics...

what is the brand of your LCD monitor ? How much did you get it for ?

Also, for the TV tuner what is the brand and model ? At what price did you get it and where ?

Lastly, do you have pics of your set-up with cable tuner enabled... just wanted to see if (hope you don't mind) how the tuner fares with local cable providers...

rich888 · « **Reply #1118 on:** Aug 27, 2006 at 12:36 PM »

Quote from: jackryan on Aug 27, 2006 at 12:22 PM

Nice pics...

what is the brand of your LCD monitor ? How much did you get it for ?

Also, for the TV tuner what is the brand and model ? At what price did you get it and where ?

Lastly, do you have pics of your set-up with cable tuner enabled... just wanted to see if (hope you don't mind) how the tuner fares with local cable providers...

Hi jackyryan actually im selling plasma and lcd tv's just private message me if your interested so we can demo the unit

The Tv Tuner for my pc is hauppauge brand ordered it through the internet but the lcd already has a built in tv tuner

I've attached some sample pics my provider is skycable

kulapo_7 · « **Reply #1119 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 10:13 AM »

guys bumili kasi ako ng samsung la32r71, pede ko po ba gamitin dvi to hdmi cable?malaki ba difference compare sa vga cable?thanks!

MAtZTER · « **Reply #1120 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 10:32 AM »

Using a sony HDMI DVD payer vs. VGA cable from my ordinary PC (no special video cards -FX5200) on my 32" Hitachi LCD TV, I noticed that the VGA looked better. You can watch closer and the pixelations are less obvious

jpadua · « **Reply #1121 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 02:19 PM »

Quote from: kulapo_7 on Sep 05, 2006 at 10:13 AM

guys bumili kasi ako ng samsung la32r71, pede ko po ba gamitin dvi to hdmi cable?malaki ba difference compare sa vga cable?thanks!

Actually di masyadong malayo yung difference, but since you are using DVI, your pc will use the most compatible and correct video frequency, so you get a good picture. With VGA you just have to do it manually.

atomicat10 · « **Reply #1122 on:** Sep 30, 2006 at 08:50 PM »

Built my bro a desktop pc using the slowest pentium d, ecs board's onboard video (Shared 64 MB, Intel), PQI 256 mb Ram DDR2 and I was surprised that it played Quicktime 1080p teaser trailer of Curse of the Golden Flower effortlessly!

No Avivo, No Pure video!

bote · « **Reply #1123 on:** Oct 01, 2006 at 10:59 PM »

Hi Jpadua. I have downloaded Zoomplayer and I find it really superior to PowerDVD. My problem is I downloaded the freeware and I can't seem to make it run without being connected to the internet. What could I be doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any input.

Eddie

RU9 · « **Reply #1124 on:** Oct 02, 2006 at 12:23 PM »

Guys,

I am planning to go HTPC. Since I am just starting, what is the easy and cheap way to connect computer video output to my composite (RCA) input of my TV?

Thanks.

LOuie

ProtegeManiac · « **Reply #1125 on:** Oct 02, 2006 at 02:51 PM »

Quote from: RU9 on Oct 02, 2006 at 12:23 PM

I am planning to go HTPC. Since I am just starting, what is the easy and cheap way to connect computer video output to my composite (RCA) input of my TV?

afaik, a video card with rca output. i think most cards, especially high-performance units, have them nowadays.

atomicat10 · « **Reply #1126 on:** Oct 03, 2006 at 11:30 AM »

Wala ng gumagamit ng RCA. Old cards uses S-Video the least. Presently DVI na and HDMI in the near future. There some TVs (Japan surplus) with VGA connection.

Wala ng RCA but if you insist use break-out box or Vcards na sobrang obsolete na.

RU9 · « **Reply #1127 on:** Oct 23, 2006 at 10:38 AM »

Quote from: atomicat10 on Oct 03, 2006 at 11:30 AM

Wala ng gumagamit ng RCA. Old cards uses S-Video the least. Presently DVI na and HDMI in the near future. There some TVs (Japan surplus) with VGA connection.

Wala ng RCA but if you insist use break-out box or Vcards na sobrang obsolete na.

Yep, what I got was a motherboard with TV-OUT. DFI has one (socket 939) + AMD 3700+ CPU in a Focus Nemesis casing. Two channel output only via AV-710 soundcard.

Since I am a two channel only diehard, what software will you recommend to extract the DVD audio into wav file--similar to the quality of EAC extraction of CD-audio?

Thank you.

Louie

rmpmla · « **Reply #1128 on:** Oct 24, 2006 at 09:24 PM »

share ko lang po

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cheap second hand PC parts from tipidPC.

HTPC for my kids

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details:

27" widescreen LCD
Shuttle XPC Athlon XP2000+
ATI 9200 128mb AGP
512 X 2 PC2100 memory
80 gig HD
Lite-On DVD drive
A4tech wireless KB/mouse
Labtec 2.1 speakers
sigma PC table

jackryan · « **Reply #1129 on:** Oct 24, 2006 at 09:29 PM »

Quote from: rmpmla on Oct 24, 2006 at 09:24 PM

share ko lang po .

cheap second hand PC parts from tipidPC.

HTPC for my kids

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details:

27" widescreen LCD
Shuttle XPC Athlon XP2000+
ATI 9200 128mb AGP
512 X 2 PC2100 memory
80 gig HD
Lite-On DVD drive
A4tech wireless KB/mouse
Labtec 2.1 speakers
sigma PC table

Wow, how much did you get that Shuttle XPC and the widescreen 27" widescreen LCD (what brand and model, btw...)

rmpmla · « **Reply #1130 on:** Oct 24, 2006 at 09:46 PM »

sir,

yung 27"LCD ay P16,150. walang brand na naka-indicate. model lang at Made in Korea. designed for wall mounting kaya wala siya stand. na-post ito more than a month ago.

yung Shuttle XPC nakuha ko ito ng P9,000 , kaya lang in-upgrade ko kasi ang orig package nya eh:
Athlon XP2000+
256 MB RAM PC2700
40gig HD

mm2002 · « **Reply #1131 on:** Oct 24, 2006 at 10:53 PM »

Sir san available yung LCD? can u give us the specs? Thanks

rmpmla · « **Reply #1132 on:** Oct 24, 2006 at 11:14 PM »

Quote from: mm2002 on Oct 24, 2006 at 10:53 PM

Sir san available yung LCD? can u give us the specs? Thanks

sir, sorry to inform , sold out na po ito. pero sa bilis nitomg naubos malamang na mag parating uli yung seller. check nyo lang from time to time sa tipidPC.

hind ko na matandaan yung ibang specs but it has 220volt input voltage, VGA input socket

. screen resolution is best viewed at 1280 X 768

alexg · « **Reply #1133 on:** Oct 25, 2006 at 08:18 AM »

Just upgraded my HTPC with this case:

http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/Desktop/D_PC-880.htm

I use to have the classic PC60 Lian Li case (upright tower).

I will post pix soon.

My setup consists of:

MSI P4N SLI motherboard
3 GHz Pentium IV
1GB RAM
2 pcs 180 GB Seagate SATA
MSI NX6600GT graphics card (single card only, soon will be using 2 cards for SLI)
Sony DVD burner
Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard
Dlink USB wireless lan
Toslink cable going to the AVR

For monitor, I use a 32" Samsung LCD and Infocus projector using the VGA port.

For AVR am currently using a Denon 1804 driving Acoustic Research S40 fronts and center, and Wharfedale surrounds.

Software: Zoom Player with all the filters and tweaks, Xlobby for Music.

agmjr · « **Reply #1134 on:** Oct 25, 2006 at 07:28 PM »

Quote from: alexg on Oct 25, 2006 at 08:18 AM

Just upgraded my HTPC with this case:

http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/Desktop/D_PC-880.htm

sir alexg,

saan nyo po nyo nabili yung lian-li desktop case? and magkano, if ok with you. ty po

jackryan · « **Reply #1135 on:** Oct 25, 2006 at 11:53 PM »

Quote from: rmpmla on Oct 24, 2006 at 11:14 PM

sir, sorry to inform , sold out na po ito. pero sa bilis nitomg naubos malamang na mag parating uli yung seller. check nyo lang from time to time sa tipidPC.

hind ko na matandaan yung ibang specs but it has 220volt input voltage, VGA input socket . screen resolution is best viewed at 1280 X 768

can't find the post... what is the name of the seller?

rmpmla · « **Reply #1136 on:** Oct 26, 2006 at 07:38 AM »

Quote from: jackryan on Oct 25, 2006 at 11:53 PM

can't find the post... what is the name of the seller?

pcmaster4 ang name nung seller sa tipidpc. you can also check their site - www.openpinoy.com

alexg · « **Reply #1137 on:** Oct 26, 2006 at 07:53 AM »

Quote from: agmjr on Oct 25, 2006 at 07:28 PM

sir alexg,

saan nyo po nyo nabili yung lian-li desktop case? and magkano, if ok with you. ty po

I ordered it from Computer Farm (Alabang Filinvest). Cost is 7.5K, am sure you might find a better deal than that. If Alabang is too far, I believe you can order it from villman. (www.villman.com.ph). HTH

rmpmla · « **Reply #1138 on:** Oct 26, 2006 at 07:53 AM »

Quote from: bote on Oct 01, 2006 at 10:59 PM

I have downloaded Zoomplayer and I find it really superior to PowerDVD. My problem is I downloaded the freeware and I can't seem to make it run without being connected to the internet. What could I be doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any input.

Eddie

you got PM

gbtormes16 · « **Reply #1139 on:** Oct 28, 2006 at 09:43 AM »

share ko lang..

AMD Athlon 64 XP 3000+
Inno3D 6600 256 MB
2 X 512 MB PC 333 Kingston
AOC 193fw 19" widescreen monitor
Creative SBS 580 5.1 speaker