Author Topic: Share your HTPC Setup (Read 345292 times)

ninjababez® · « **Reply #1620 on:** Jul 07, 2008 at 08:12 PM »

Quote from: dyerds on Jul 07, 2008 at 11:03 AM

+1
For the patience. It's very helpful.

Ganda din po ba tunog kahit sa tv lang?

yuff ok ang tunog sa tv bro .. disappointed lang ako sa dvd playback (audio not loud enough) .. ill try and tweak windows media player later .. baka sakaling magawan ng paraan thru tweaking ..

jambam · « **Reply #1621 on:** Jul 08, 2008 at 09:55 AM »

Just got this new remote ,

Normally I use a wireless keyboard w/ built in trackball to control the PC , and the AVR remote 99% for volume control.

Hopefully this is sufficient for me to control the PC and reciever volume..

localhost · « **Reply #1622 on:** Jul 08, 2008 at 11:17 AM »

Quote from: jambam on Jul 08, 2008 at 09:55 AM

Just got this new remote ,

Normally I use a wireless keyboard w/ built in trackball to control the PC , and the AVR remote 99% for volume control.

Hopefully this is sufficient for me to control the PC and reciever volume..

OT: Jambam... pwede din kaya yan sa ibang HTPC software such as Cyberlink PowerCinema? eto kasi gamit ko software eh... and like you I'm using wireless keyboard to control my HTPC

jambam · « **Reply #1623 on:** Jul 08, 2008 at 02:26 PM »

yun mouse function niya is universal , so screen navigation is possible , but not sure on the controls , kung compatible ang power director codes w/ Media center puwede , but I don't really know....

dyerds · « **Reply #1624 on:** Jul 08, 2008 at 04:45 PM »

Sir Jambam how are you doing? Where did you buy it and for how much?

cnn · « **Reply #1625 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 10:36 AM »

yup... me too,JAMBAM... san nabili yan at how much... TY

jambam · « **Reply #1626 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 10:52 AM »

Quote from: dyerds on Jul 08, 2008 at 04:45 PM

Sir Jambam how are you doing? Where did you buy it and for how much?

Pabili lang from US ... $30 from the link below . Normally $99

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Gyration-Universal-Remote-Control-for-PC-GYR3101US/sem/rpsm/oid/178884/catOid/-13017/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

kapau · « **Reply #1627 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 05:08 PM »

my htpc project is now working

here's my current setup:
Gigabyte S2H rev1.1
X2 4800+ w/stock hsf
2GB DDR2 PC800
iMON Ultra Bay HD/iMEDIAN HD
500GB SATA
winXP SP2
Catalyst 8.4
Bluray Dibidi - (soon hanap lang ako sata enclosure ang hirap maghanap nito)

pics:

TFL

dyerds · « **Reply #1628 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 05:20 PM »

Nice rig sir Kapau.

dyerds · « **Reply #1629 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 05:23 PM »

Mga sirs tanong ko lang kung paano tatanggaling yung subtitles when you're playing MKV? I just downloaded TF the Movie 720p. I am using KMPlayer or K-Lite. TIA

kapau · « **Reply #1630 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 05:26 PM »

thanks dyerds.

update ko na lang pagnagawa ko na un front panel nya

GioSpike · « **Reply #1631 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 05:48 PM »

Quote from: dyerds on Jul 09, 2008 at 05:23 PM

Mga sirs tanong ko lang kung paano tatanggaling yung subtitles when you're playing MKV? I just downloaded TF the Movie 720p. I am using KMPlayer or K-Lite. TIA

1. Right click mo yung movie while playing. Go to "Navigate > Subtitle Language". Disable mo dun.
2. Delete mo yung subtitle file (*.srt) sa folder where the movie file is located.

ericag_ph · « **Reply #1632 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 06:05 PM »

i suggest renaming the file, no need to delete it...so in case u need it in the future.

Quote from: GioSpike on Jul 09, 2008 at 05:48 PM

1. Right click mo yung movie while playing. Go to "Navigate > Subtitle Language". Disable mo dun.
2. Delete mo yung subtitle file (*.srt) sa folder where the movie file is located.

dyerds · « **Reply #1633 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 06:08 PM »

@ericag_ph and GioSpike

Thank you very much.

milken · « **Reply #1634 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 08:38 PM »

Guys, which would you suggest I buy to hook my HTPC to my new Wharfedale speakers? Amplifier only or receiver? I don't have any yet.

Was considering Onkyo 606 but I think baka mas okay kung amplifier lang muna since I'm exclusively into HTPC at the moment then later on receiver with pre-outs. No plans on buying bluray player, wii, dvd player, etc. anytime soon. Anyway HTPC can play downloaded Bluray rips and even full Bluray backup, decodes the latest audio formats through PowerDVD like TrueHD, DTS-HD, etc., plays FLAC, mp3, avi, mkv, etc. so there might be no need for a receiver. In short, my HTPC will act as a "pre-amp". Can this be done?

Any comments or suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

ericag_ph · « **Reply #1635 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 11:38 PM »

I connect my HTPC to a receiver.
I like the option of having a radio tuner on the receiver. Amps dont have it.

Quote from: milken on Jul 09, 2008 at 08:38 PM

Guys, which would you suggest I buy to hook my HTPC to my new Wharfedale speakers? Amplifier only or receiver? I don't have any yet.

Was considering Onkyo 606 but I think baka mas okay kung amplifier lang muna since I'm exclusively into HTPC at the moment then later on receiver with pre-outs. No plans on buying bluray player, wii, dvd player, etc. anytime soon. Anyway HTPC can play downloaded Bluray rips and even full Bluray backup, decodes the latest audio formats through PowerDVD like TrueHD, DTS-HD, etc., plays FLAC, mp3, avi, mkv, etc. so there might be no need for a receiver. In short, my HTPC will act as a "pre-amp". Can this be done?

Any comments or suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

demmet · « **Reply #1636 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 03:18 AM »

My low budget rig...still on the process of assembly and more funds to complete..

andre · « **Reply #1637 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 07:08 AM »

I just bought an Acer Aspire X3200 Desktop PC at 16.8T, Small Form Factor Casing, with HDMI & SPDIF out built-in already. check out the specs at google.

I installed K-Lite Codec. and connect it to my 40" lcd tv. And presto, instant HTPC.

ericag_ph · « **Reply #1638 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 01:28 PM »

How is the performance with .mkv files?

Quote from: andre on Jul 10, 2008 at 07:08 AM

I just bought an Acer Aspire X3200 Desktop PC at 16.8T, Small Form Factor Casing, with HDMI & SPDIF out built-in already. check out the specs at google.

I installed K-Lite Codec. and connect it to my 40" lcd tv. And presto, instant HTPC.

milken · « **Reply #1639 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 02:36 PM »

Quote from: ericag_ph on Jul 09, 2008 at 11:38 PM

I connect my HTPC to a receiver.
I like the option of having a radio tuner on the receiver. Amps dont have it.

Thanks chief.

Just a heads up to those interested, new Popcorn Hour models are coming out. http://www.networkingaudiovideo.com/archives/2008/06/new_popcorn_hour_models_due_ou.php

I'll wait for those models while in the meantime HTPC muna.

@demmet, nice HTPC case. Where did you buy it?

Weng! · « **Reply #1640 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 02:44 PM »

Quote from: andre on Jul 10, 2008 at 07:08 AM

I just bought an Acer Aspire X3200 Desktop PC at 16.8T, Small Form Factor Casing, with HDMI & SPDIF out built-in already. check out the specs at google.

I installed K-Lite Codec. and connect it to my 40" lcd tv. And presto, instant HTPC.

found this ad at tipidpc
http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=2108008

how much kaya aabutin kung upgrade to 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD and wireless keyboar/mouse.

andre · « **Reply #1641 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 03:25 PM »

The price difference differs in the monitor size. I was quoted at 27T with a 19" monitor. But I only need the CPU.

I played some 720p mkv files, result was flawless. I even played some 1080p, again smooth. BTW, I upgraded it to 2gb mem.

I used hmdi to connect to my lcd tv & spdif cable to my amp.

ericag_ph · « **Reply #1642 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 05:06 PM »

does it have a digital coax option instead of spdif?

Quote from: andre on Jul 10, 2008 at 03:25 PM

The price difference differs in the monitor size. I was quoted at 27T with a 19" monitor. But I only need the CPU.

I played some 720p mkv files, result was flawless. I even played some 1080p, again smooth. BTW, I upgraded it to 2gb mem.

I used hmdi to connect to my lcd tv & spdif cable to my amp.

jambam · « **Reply #1643 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 06:41 PM »

Quote from: jambam on Jul 08, 2008 at 09:55 AM

Just got this new remote ,

Normally I use a wireless keyboard w/ built in trackball to control the PC , and the AVR remote 99% for volume control.

Hopefully this is sufficient for me to control the PC and reciever volume..

Just finished testing and programming ... This remote works great with my HTPC setup connected to a Reciever and projector . Now I operate 99% of what i need on this one remote .

andre · « **Reply #1644 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 07:54 PM »

does it have a digital coax option instead of spdif?

Nope, only spdif or optical output. I just realized I can use my PS3 controller for PC games (haven't played any pc games for a long time). Just google the necessary drivers, dont forget to include the xpadder program.

GioSpike · « **Reply #1645 on:** Jul 14, 2008 at 08:04 PM »

Quote from: GioSpike on May 19, 2008 at 08:29 PM

January 9, 2008

2 weeks ago, birthday ng parents ko sa province. Binigay ko na as a gift yung Logitech Z5300 at 32" LCD na gamit ko dito sa Manila(Para may reason ako mag-upgrade rin! hehehe!).

Kaya last week, start na ako magcheck ng ipapalit sa Z5300. I was thinking of replacing it with Klipsch Promedia or Logitech Z5500. I ended up buying this yesterday...

May 18, 2008

Receiver: Yamaha Natural Sound AV Receiver RX-V620
Speakers: Front: Wharfedale 8.4, Rear/Center: Wharfedale WH2

PC Specs:
Mobo: ASROCK Conroe1333-D667 R2.0
Processor: Intel® Core2Duo E6750
Memory: Team Elite PC6400 DDR2 800MHz 1GB*2 (Dual)
Power
Graphics Card: Powercolor ATI HD 3850
Soundcard: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
HDD: 160gb Seagate SATA HDD (Primary), 320gb Seagate SATA HDD, 250gb Seagate SATA HDD
ODD: LG 16X Multi DVD Writer with Light Scribe
PSU: HEC Winpower 550 Watts
LCD: Samsung 22" 2232GW

GioSpike's HTPC

May 27, 2008

Toshiba Regza 37C3500 37" LCDTV
Yamaha Natural Sound AV Receiver RX-V620
Speakers: Front: Wharfedale 8.4 Rear/Center: Wharfedale WH2
Intel® Core2Duo E6750
ASROCK Conroe1333-D667 R2.0
Team Elite PC6400 DDR2 800MHz 1GB*2 (Dual) Power
Powercolor ATI HD 3850
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
160gb Seagate SATA HDD
320gb Seagate SATA HDD 250gb
Seagate SATA HDD
LG 16X Multi DVD Writer with Light Scribe
HEC Winpower 550 Watts
Logitech MX™5000 Bluetooth Keyboard
Logitech MX™610 Laser Cordless Mouse

Updated:

CURRENT BEDROOM HT SETUP
Panasonic Home Cinema PTAX200U
80" DIY Projector Screen
10" Portable DVD Player with VGA input
Yamaha Natural Sound AV Receiver RX-V620
Front:Wharfedale 8.4, Center:Wharfedale WH2, Rear: Wharfedale 9.1

kid · « **Reply #1646 on:** Jul 15, 2008 at 01:04 PM »

nice setup giospike.

staind01 · « **Reply #1647 on:** Jul 15, 2008 at 07:02 PM »

nice HTPCs!!!

magkano ba wireless keyboard and mouse? anong brand/model ang bang for the buck and where to buy?

localhost · « **Reply #1648 on:** Jul 17, 2008 at 08:43 PM »

Share ko lang po yung aking simple HTPC setup...

the case will be replaced soon (nasimot ko lang yan eh) to blend on the A/V setup. Ini-spray paint ko muna ng Gloss black yung PC case hanggang sa makapili na ako ng tamang mATX casing.

Thanks for looking.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #1649 on:** Jul 18, 2008 at 06:16 AM »

Quote from: GioSpike on Jul 14, 2008 at 08:04 PM

Updated:

CURRENT BEDROOM HT SETUP
Panasonic Home Cinema PTAX200U
80" DIY Projector Screen
10" Portable DVD Player with VGA input
Yamaha Natural Sound AV Receiver RX-V620
Front:Wharfedale 8.4, Center:Wharfedale WH2, Rear: Wharfedale 9.1

Congrats Giospike on your set-up. Sarap maginternet on an 80 inch screen!