Topic: Share your HTPC Setup

[gunblade977]

well as per my experience ..
our local distro here does not order new stocks/revisions unless the old stocks/revisions are depleted ..
bad thing is that the old revision of gigabytes 780g has so many negative feedbacks ..
so as you see most guys already bought emaxx .. heck, i even got the 2nd or 3rd revision already .. 
btw this plays 720p and 1080p without hiccups ..
bluray and hd dvd playback is also flawless (i have and identical setup with my friend who has a bluray/hd dvd combo drive)

thanks! kelangan ng mag ipon ipon ulit, P4 2.4Ghz lang yung HTPC ko eh, japanese pa yung OS, hirap basahin

[nerveblocker]

How often do you upgrade?   With no new high def video format in the immediate horizon, any C2D system you build right now would not be underpowered for at least 3 years.   Nothing beats a system that can play whatever video/movie/game you put into it smoothly, especially those CPU-power hog 1080p contents.

3,000 in 3 years is like 2.74 pesos per day.

But if you are considering the 3.0GHz C2D, you might as well choose the 2.4Ghz Quad Core assuming your mobo supports the Quad since you mentioned video transcoding.  Set up a dual monitor so that you can watch high def stuff on one while encoding/rendering on the other (or looking at your patient's charts on the other  ).  I think the current price level is about the same.  Many mainstream apps ang games may not be optimally "parallelized" at the moment but you'd surely get better leverage out of a Quad 3 years down the line.

Sir Condalkin, thanks so much for the advise.  Yes, the price difference between a C2D 3.0GHz is P1k compared to a 2.4GHz Quad core.  My present Athlon XP2000 setup which conked out on me served me a good 5-6 years so most probably my next upgrade would be 2013 (?)    Might as well, shell out a bit more for a Quad core.   

[ninjababez®]

thanks! kelangan ng mag ipon ipon ulit, P4 2.4Ghz lang yung HTPC ko eh, japanese pa yung OS, hirap basahin

hey if you want to setup a new htpc .. feel free to send me a pm for advise .. we can go to techjunctions shop in bf parañaque ..
(taga las piñas ka di ba?)

[ninjababez®]

How often do you upgrade?   With no new high def video format in the immediate horizon, any C2D system you build right now would not be underpowered for at least 3 years.   Nothing beats a system that can play whatever video/movie/game you put into it smoothly, especially those CPU-power hog 1080p contents.

3,000 in 3 years is like 2.74 pesos per day.

But if you are considering the 3.0GHz C2D, you might as well choose the 2.4Ghz Quad Core assuming your mobo supports the Quad since you mentioned video transcoding.  Set up a dual monitor so that you can watch high def stuff on one while encoding/rendering on the other (or looking at your patient's charts on the other  ).  I think the current price level is about the same.  Many mainstream apps ang games may not be optimally "parallelized" at the moment but you'd surely get better leverage out of a Quad 3 years down the line.

actually video encoding/rendering (most media stuff) will be utilizing all four cores of a quad core and some games too .. and with the price of a  core2quad 2.4ghz .. it will be the best option .. you can never go wrong  ..

[ADM202E]

Bro where did you buy this? How much?

Thanks

Im interested with this as well. Where can I buy it?TIA.

[ninjababez®]

most computer shops have these multimedia remote ..
nemesis91 also sells logitech remote (forgot the model name though) ..

[jerix]

My CRT Monitor is showing signs of retirement. I want to replace this with a 22" LCD Monitor with HDMI. Any suggestion folks? thanks

[gunblade977]

My CRT Monitor is showing signs of retirement. I want to replace this with a 22" LCD Monitor with HDMI. Any suggestion folks? thanks

I previously had an HP w2207h, this monitor already has HDMI, tested it with my dv600 and it already accepts both the video and audio(though the built in speakers are a bit weak). Some other features it has are: USB hub, portrait and landscape orientation.

Also I think the latest HP is the w2228h, you may also want to check that out.

[jambam]

Bro where did you buy this? How much?

Thanks

I bought it thru my brother (circuit City shop in the US) $50 on sale

most computer shops have these multimedia remote ..
nemesis91 also sells logitech remote (forgot the model name though) ..

This is a bit different that the normal ones sold , it has a mouse function similar to how you operate a laser pointer . I don't think there is a logitech harmony remote that incorporates the functionality of the logitech aero mouse , which would have been the equivalent , except the harmony has so much more functions ...

[jerix]

I previously had an HP w2207h, this monitor already has HDMI, tested it with my dv600 and it already accepts both the video and audio(though the built in speakers are a bit weak). Some other features it has are: USB hub, portrait and landscape orientation.

Also I think the latest HP is the w2228h, you may also want to check that out.

Bro thanks for the info.. ill check this out 

BTW, will this be nice too f i use this as a monitor for my PIO 600 DVD player?

[gunblade977]

Bro thanks for the info.. ill check this out 

BTW, will this be nice too f i use this as a monitor for my PIO 600 DVD player?

since this is a TFT panel, mejo limited ang viewing angle. Ginamit ko ito sa bedroom setup using a tv tuner and the pio dv600. Ok naman sya, just angle it properly. When watching the local news, kuntento na ko sa built in speakers, pero pag dvd watching naka hook sa external speakers.

[nerveblocker]

My CRT Monitor is showing signs of retirement. I want to replace this with a 22" LCD Monitor with HDMI. Any suggestion folks? thanks

Just got Viewsonic 22" VX series. Specs look good w/ 20,000:1 CR, 2ms response time, w/ speakers. Connectivity though is through DVI and D-sub only. I can always get an HDMI-DVI adapter if the need arises.

[mojako]

My HTPC - dual monitor setup.

[nerveblocker]

My new rig:



Monitor: Viewsonic 22" VX series
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
Video: Palit Geforce 9500GT
Memory: Geil 2GB RAM
HDD: Samsung 320GB
Optical Drives: Lite-on Combo Drive, Lite-on Multi Drive w/ Dual layer support
Powersupply: Powerlogic 550W

Thanks guys for helping me decide on my PC upgrade. 

[ninjababez®]

My new rig:



Monitor: Viewsonic 22" VX series
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
Video: Palit Geforce 9500GT
Memory: Geil 2GB RAM
HDD: Samsung 320GB
Optical Drives: Lite-on Combo Drive, Lite-on Multi Drive w/ Dual layer support
Powersupply: Powerlogic 550W

Thanks guys for helping me decide on my PC upgrade. 

nice choice sa video card bro 
you might want to change your psu bro .. pm me maybe i can give you a good deal 

[nerveblocker]

nice choice sa video card bro 
you might want to change your psu bro .. pm me maybe i can give you a good deal 

Thanks for the offer but I think it will do for the time being.  Got short sa budget that's why I settled for Powerlogic. 

[sov19]

Sir how much po umabot for that setup? thanks.

[nerveblocker]

Sir how much po umabot for that setup? thanks.

P40k for the CPU and monitor more or less. 

[danrd]

P40k for the CPU and monitor more or less. 

Wow Doc. congrats! Nice specs. 

[firestorm]

My HTPC - dual monitor setup.

Hi mojacko, what are the specs of your HTPC and what connection did you use for the monitor and LCD TV? Thanks.

[nerveblocker]

Wow Doc. congrats! Nice specs. 

Yup.  Now I can watch my VCDs flawlessly.  j/k

[mojako]

firestorm,
specs:
intel e2160 (overclocked)
radeon 3850 Vid Card (1 yr old na)

i use a loong HDMI cable to the 32" LCD
normal DVI connection to the 22" lcd

[thesaint]

Intel E8400
Gigabyte GAP31D-S3L P31
Kingston 1GB
Asus Geforce 8500GT
400Gig - tv series (divx)
500gig - os/mp3/pictures/data/back-up
750gig - movies (divx)
Samsung DVDRW
LG BDRW
Lian Li Casing
Cooler master 450 PSU
Anbon LCD 17"
Samsung LA32A330J1

[staind01]

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

ok ba yung wireless keyboard and mouse combo sa CD-R King? anyone tried it?

[Clondalkin]

ok ba yung wireless keyboard and mouse combo sa CD-R King? anyone tried it?

One of the most important things you have to consider before buying a wireless keyboard or mouse is yung intended range of use.  For instance, if you want to have wireless gadgets for your HTPC in the living room, or in the presentation room, then you need those high radio frequency (expensive) models with up to 10-15 meter range. 

Pero kung normal PC usage lang, that is, you would be computing from within 6 feet distance, then standard wireless keyboard and mouse are fine.

Maselan ako sa feel ng keyboard and sensitivity ng mouse so I prefer Microsoft or Logitech.  Mahal pero worth the investment because years naman ginagamit.  I think the "feel" of keyboard and/or mouse is a very personal thing.

[staind01]

thx sir Clondalkin!


unfortunately... er, fortunately for moi, di ako maselan sa KB and mouse so i can go cheap!  

and yes, for living room/bedroom use only.

anyone of you tried the CD-R King ones yet? feedback naman. TIA!

[Alfie]

The cheapest Logitech wireless (1.5K in Gilmore) is cheaper than the CDR King Wireless(2.5K), and better...since you can upgrade the drive to be Vista compatible.

[nerveblocker]

You might also want to try a bluetooth mouse.  At least you don't need an IR receiver to connect with your mouse even when you are far away in a room.

[dyerds]

If cdr king's wireless keyboard and mouse combo is 2.5k, why not go with this? This is what I'm using and I got this for only 2k - 2.3k

Logitech LX 310 Laser

[thesaint]

Saan po meron nito? 60$ USD ito eh!
Medyo mura ng konti eh!