Author Topic: Share your HTPC Setup (Read 342806 times)

chronic · « **Reply #90 on:** Aug 12, 2003 at 11:23 AM »

onga chong balita ko nga na mas maganda 9700 bakit kaya?

jpadua · « **Reply #91 on:** Aug 12, 2003 at 03:11 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 12, 2003 at 11:23 AM

onga chong balita ko nga na mas maganda 9700 bakit kaya?

I was just checking out reviews a while ago, benchmarks shows that the 9800 pro is faster than the 9700 pro FYI lang

chronic · « **Reply #92 on:** Aug 13, 2003 at 05:24 AM »

chong sorry dami ko na ata pm hehehe paano ba gamitin yung ffdshow d ko magets hahaha tsaka how do you change the resolutions to make it simple lets start from using my monitor lang muna

jpadua · « **Reply #93 on:** Aug 13, 2003 at 08:07 AM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 13, 2003 at 05:24 AM

chong sorry dami ko na ata pm hehehe paano ba gamitin yung ffdshow d ko magets hahaha tsaka how do you change the resolutions to make it simple lets start from using my monitor lang muna

Hi Chronic, I wrote a guide before on how to setup HD Resolutions on your PC. Its on page 2 of this thread.
http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=17;action=display;threadid=13274;start=20

Later na yung FFDshow pagnakaka output ka na sa TV mo in HD resolutions. Pang DVD resolution na yung FFDshow.

jpadua · « **Reply #94 on:** Aug 14, 2003 at 08:57 AM »

Just wanted to update my htpc case adventures

finally got my DIY LCD on my case. Here are some pics.

Painted the LCD Area silver, top coated with clear matt laquer for a flatter finish

A closer view of the LCD - cut the rectangular hole with a my Talon rotary tool and used a flat file for finishing.

finally made a case badge

printed on HP photo paper for a better effect.

By the way I will be putting up a website soon, all about HTPCs Setup, Modding, My DIY Projects, maybe links to HTPC resources I find useful.

I have a temporary URL up
http://207.150.221.97/m2systec

I will update as soon as the real Domain goes online
http://www.m2systech.com

Cheers!

bardigones · « **Reply #95 on:** Aug 14, 2003 at 12:53 PM »

@jpadua,

besides the interlaced option, ano pa ba advantages ng radeons over the nvidia cards?

im using Palit Daytona GF4MX440 - 8x 64mb

im planning to use a radeon din e, and i have no experience with radeons...

im interested in:
1. Radeon VE 7000 - Php2,000.00 est.
2. 9100 Sapphire - Php3,500.00 est.
3. 9200 HIS Radeon - 8x -- Php4,500.00 est.

jpadua · « **Reply #96 on:** Aug 14, 2003 at 01:12 PM »

Quote from: bardigones on Aug 14, 2003 at 12:53 PM

@jpadua,

besides the interlaced option, ano pa ba advantages ng radeons over the nvidia cards?

im using Palit Daytona GF4MX440 - 8x 64mb

im planning to use a radeon din e, and i have no experience with radeons...

im interested in:
1. Radeon VE 7000 - Php2,000.00 est.
2. 9100 Sapphire - Php3,500.00 est.
3. 9200 HIS Radeon - 8x -- Php4,500.00 est.

Kahit anong radeon ok naman, even the 7000 for DVD playback. Some htpc's actually use the Radeon7000. Cguro, get the 9200 at least it will perform better than your current card.

mdsaint3 · « **Reply #97 on:** Aug 14, 2003 at 02:19 PM »

im interested in:
1. Radeon VE 7000 - Php2,000.00 est.
2. 9100 Sapphire - Php3,500.00 est.
3. 9200 HIS Radeon - 8x -- Php4,500.00 est.

san meron nito? may vid out ba to? s video ba or rca?

ots · « **Reply #98 on:** Aug 14, 2003 at 05:47 PM »

Quote

im interested in:
1. Radeon VE 7000 - Php2,000.00 est.
2. 9100 Sapphire - Php3,500.00 est.
3. 9200 HIS Radeon - 8x -- Php4,500.00 est.

Confusing (intentionally, I think) talaga ang naming ng ATI cards. If I understand it right 9200 to 9800 series share the same core.
97xx and 98xx are virtually the same card; 98xx is just the latest and greatest. The others in the 9xxx line are just crippled (some features are turned off) and downclocked versions.

The 9100 series I think is the 8500 under a new name (that's why this card is not 8x agp). Note however, this card is not crippled (all features working) or downclocked.

I would choose the 9100 over the 9200. In fact, the 9100 has a higher pricetag than the 9200. I haven't seen a vendor carrying a 9200 selling a 9100 also (too confusing: bakit masmahal ang 9100 sa 9200?)

aRujoN · « **Reply #99 on:** Aug 15, 2003 at 04:55 AM »

Bardigones,

What store is the 9100 Sapphire available at?

mdsaint3 · « **Reply #100 on:** Aug 15, 2003 at 09:54 AM »

Quote from: jpadua on Aug 14, 2003 at 08:57 AM

Just wanted to update my htpc case adventures finally got my DIY LCD on my case. Here are some pics.

Painted the LCD Area silver, top coated with clear matt laquer for a flatter finish

A closer view of the LCD - cut the rectangular hole with a my Talon rotary tool and used a flat file for finishing.

finally made a case badge printed on HP photo paper for a better effect.

By the way I will be putting up a website soon, all about HTPCs Setup, Modding, My DIY Projects, maybe links to HTPC resources I find useful.

I have a temporary URL up
http://207.150.221.97/m2systec

I will update as soon as the real Domain goes online
http://www.m2systech.com

Cheers!

ayus to ah!!! LORD OF THE MODS KA TALGA

bardigones · « **Reply #101 on:** Aug 15, 2003 at 03:43 PM »

1. sapphire 9100 - P3500.00 in PCOptions Gilmore or try tipidpc's waycoolph - ok siya sa radeon!

2. HIS radeon 9200 (8x agp) - PC Express www.pcx.com.ph - Php4500?

3. Radeon 9500 - Php5,950.00 PC Express

4. Radeon 7000 VE - around 2,200 sa pc options / pcx?

all have s-video out, and accdg to jpadua (the HTPC master) can do interlaced options...

aRujoN · « **Reply #102 on:** Aug 16, 2003 at 02:21 AM »

Quote from: bardigones on Aug 15, 2003 at 03:43 PM

1. sapphire 9100 - P3500.00 in PCOptions Gilmore or try tipidpc's waycoolph - ok siya sa radeon!

2. HIS radeon 9200 (8x agp) - PC Express www.pcx.com.ph - Php4500?

3. Radeon 9500 - Php5,950.00 PC Express

4. Radeon 7000 VE - around 2,200 sa pc options / pcx?

all have s-video out, and accdg to jpadua (the HTPC master) can do interlaced options...

Thanks for the info.

ots · « **Reply #103 on:** Aug 16, 2003 at 09:51 AM »

this are the prices i got:
1. Sapphire 9100 64mb P9,800 at rsuncomputers.com but this item is no longer listed at their website. I failed to notice this item at pcoptions (hindi na kasi namimigay ng pricelist)

2. HIS 9200 64mb P3,400 at any PCExpress

Looks like 9100s are disappearing. So it's 9200 or 7000VE for those of us on a budget.

Qman · « **Reply #104 on:** Aug 16, 2003 at 11:26 AM »

Quote from: sigma-delta on Jun 17, 2003 at 10:37 PM

here's my rig:

AMD thundebird 1ghz (overclocked at 1.3MGhz)
ASUS A7v 133
1gig PC133
SB LIVE!
GEFORCE 4 440MX 128DDR
LITEON 16X48X DVD
LITEON 48X24X48X
CREATIVE 52X IR
120 GIG SEAGATE BARRACUDA
2 1.44 FDD
AOC 17inch KVLR
HP895C
ACER SLIM SCANNER
Creative Cambridge Digital 5.1
Altec Lansing 45.1
Intel web Cam
CASIO EXILIM 2.0 MEGAPIXEL DIGICAM
Looking forward to AMD 3GHz processor+compatible setup.
Plus Dell CPx650 laptop courtesy of Analog Devices .
Operating System:
Multiple boot:
1. Win ME
2. Windows 2000 Advance Server
3. WinXP
4. Redhat Linux 6.0
5. Linux Mandrake

Now im itching to "real" HT. Hay naku buhay, walang katapusan sa new technology.

sigma ilang watts ang power supply mo at saka anong heatsink at fan ang gamit mo sa overclock cpu mo.

thanks

jackryan · « **Reply #105 on:** Aug 18, 2003 at 11:15 AM »

Wow... sabi ko na nga ba your leading to that road of wealth generation

Jay, I think you are also better off looking at their slimline series... baka mas okay, we also need to come up with a Linux type implementation so that when you turn it on direct dvd boot agad similar to Xbox boot-up.

jpadua · « **Reply #106 on:** Aug 18, 2003 at 11:23 AM »

Quote from: jackryan on Aug 18, 2003 at 11:15 AM

Wow... sabi ko na nga ba your leading to that road of wealth generation

Jay, I think you are also better off looking at their slimline series... baka mas okay, we also need to come up with a Linux type implementation so that when you turn it on direct dvd boot agad similar to Xbox boot-up.

yeah been readin up on that too

although we may want to start with a windows based system so that its price would be justified as not just a DVD player but a multi function appliance. More software and much more user friendly to average users than Linux. It's still a PC but specifically built up for your HT system. Maybe after this.. will get into that as well. Linux HD-DVD system.

FaFa_RoLaNd · « **Reply #107 on:** Aug 18, 2003 at 11:06 PM »

oooohhhh niiicceeee!!!! jpadua kindly inform me kung magpaparaing ka ng ganyang case!!! im interested!!! WWOOOOOWWW!!!! gusto ko nyan!!!!!

chronic · « **Reply #108 on:** Aug 19, 2003 at 06:47 AM »

jay try mo directdvd 5.0 es edition kung ok din thats what i have now,and as for my tv problems i got a 51 incher na

ill hook it up later tapos try the htpc kaso walang vga in could u help me out thanxs

jpadua · « **Reply #109 on:** Aug 19, 2003 at 08:17 AM »

Quote from: FaFa_RoLaNd on Aug 18, 2003 at 11:06 PM

oooohhhh niiicceeee!!!! jpadua kindly inform me kung magpaparaing ka ng ganyang case!!! im interested!!! WWOOOOOWWW!!!! gusto ko nyan!!!!!

Fafa_Roland, cge I'll let you know once we start getting the shipments

so far under negotiations pa kami with the manufacturer

Quote from: chronic on Aug 19, 2003 at 06:47 AM

jay try mo directdvd 5.0 es edition kung ok din thats what i have now,and as for my tv problems i got a 51 incher na ill hook it up later tapos try the htpc kaso walang vga in could u help me out thanxs

Yeah I've heard about directdvd 5.0 although di pa ako nakakakita nun. Kung wala kang VGA in sa 51 mo, use s-video nalang thats your best option. If you are using an Nvidia card I suggest using a 3rd party software called TVtool you can get it sa www.tvtool.de unfortunately its not freeware you have to pay $10 for the registration key. If your main connection talaga is s-video w/ nvidia cards... TVtool is the best! the s-video implementation of the detonator drivers are so bad compared to the clarity of the video from TVtool. TVtool even has 2 layers of flicker adjustment, and has sharpening, and contrast tools and it also allows native DVD resolution of 720x480 unlike the standard 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 resolutions of the standard driver. (by the way this is not compatible with powerstrip so if you use powerstrip turn it off before using TVtool)

chronic · « **Reply #110 on:** Aug 19, 2003 at 10:45 AM »

i cud send u a copy wit a crack bro malakas k sakin e

jpadua · « **Reply #111 on:** Aug 19, 2003 at 10:57 AM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 19, 2003 at 10:45 AM

i cud send u a copy wit a crack bro malakas k sakin e

hehehe

chronic · « **Reply #112 on:** Aug 19, 2003 at 01:46 PM »

if i ahve tvtool na what do i do next?

jpadua · « **Reply #113 on:** Aug 19, 2003 at 01:52 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 19, 2003 at 01:46 PM

if i ahve tvtool na what do i do next?

make sure na naka disable yung twinview clone mode on the nvidia advanced tab. Enable TV tool, select s-video. Then do all you tweaking... explore what you can do with TV tool to get the best picture

bardigones · « **Reply #114 on:** Aug 20, 2003 at 12:26 PM »

i have tvtool 7.2.5 but it doesnt support my GF4MX440-8x (w/ s-video)

madaming options doon na grayed out. help naman.

jpadua · « **Reply #115 on:** Aug 20, 2003 at 01:26 PM »

Quote from: bardigones on Aug 20, 2003 at 12:26 PM

i have tvtool 7.2.5 but it doesnt support my GF4MX440-8x (w/ s-video)

madaming options doon na grayed out. help naman.

The version you have is old. I think TV tool already came out with version 8. The older versions didnt support the MX440 not until version 8. Go to www.tvtool.com If you are really plan to be using tvtool (its worth it) I suggest you get yourself a registered copy. Its only $10.

you can download version 8 evalutaion copy to test and really see if its worth your money, which I'm sure it is. The evaluation copy runs with full features except for a time limit of 15min

here are the new features in version TVtool V.8
Support for MV TV encoder (internal TV chip on GF4-MX and GF-FX)
Extensive nView configuration tab
Support for GF-FX
Support for GF4-MX 420,440 and 460
Support for GF4Go, GF-FX Go
Overlay problems fixed for GF2Go
Overlay Colors adjustable
Special resolutions 768x576 and 720x480 added for Philips SAA7104 and
Philips SAA7108A.

bardigones · « **Reply #116 on:** Aug 21, 2003 at 01:09 PM »

ok jay, for $10, is it okay if i keep my GF4mx440-8x and buy tvtool8?

or will i just sell my gf4 and get a radeon 9100?

also, id like to ask for tweaking tips on how to improve my viewing experience.

28" Widescreen sony (1024x768 res)
Connected to my PC via s-video
i use latest detonator on GF4mx440-8x,64ddr
nforce2 mcpt
creative 5.1 5300inspire

although i get a decent viewing experience, is till like to tweak it more. maybe try other types of connections or other software?

i want to try a different resolution e. 720x480?

should i get a radeon-powerstrip?
nvidia-tvtool?

my tv is currently at 1024x768 and i just set the software's (WinDVD Platinum 5) Aspect Ratio to the OFF setting, so i can fill in the whole screen (pero the image is a little taller, onti lang naman and i can get away with it hehehe)

pero siyempre i still want an excellent resolution.

any other connection i should try other than the s-video? you can see the TV's connectors here: http://www.pbase.com/bardigones/widescreen

thanks.

jpadua · « **Reply #117 on:** Aug 21, 2003 at 01:19 PM »

Quote from: bardigones on Aug 21, 2003 at 01:09 PM

ok jay, for $10, is it okay if i keep my GF4mx440-8x and buy tvtool8?

or will i just sell my gf4 and get a radeon 9100?

also, id like to ask for tweaking tips on how to improve my viewing experience.

28" Widescreen sony (1024x768 res)
Connected to my PC via s-video
i use latest detonator on GF4mx440-8x,64ddr
nforce2 mcpt
creative 5.1 5300inspire

although i get a decent viewing experience, is till like to tweak it more. maybe try other types of connections or other software?

i want to try a different resolution e. 720x480?

should i get a radeon-powerstrip?
nvidia-tvtool?

my tv is currently at 1024x768 and i just set the software's (WinDVD Platinum 5) Aspect Ratio to the OFF setting, so i can fill in the whole screen (pero the image is a little taller, onti lang naman and i can get away with it hehehe)

pero siyempre i still want an excellent resolution.

any other connection i should try other than the s-video? you can see the TV's connectors here: http://www.pbase.com/bardigones/widescreen

thanks.

Actually with your connecitons since you dont have VGA input, its not nessesary to use powerstirp because you will only be using s-video. If you decide to stick with your Geforce Card, then TV tool is the best solution you can get. With TV tool you can even go 720x480 native DVD resolution which is the best you can get with s-video through a video card. you only spend $10

Your other option is to go with a radeon.. but I dont think you would see much difference with s-video. so I suggest just keeping your card first, purchase TV tool. Once you have a TV with a VGA input then switch over to a Radeon then use powerstrip, Theatertek and FFdshow for the best DVD viewing experience

bardigones · « **Reply #118 on:** Aug 21, 2003 at 01:45 PM »

ok pare. thanks a lot. that was a quick response.

baka lang pwede pa ma-tweak. hehehe. lam mo naman tayo, laging di mapakali, even though i already got some decent picture quality. will give tvtool a try...

thanks - you da man!

bng · « **Reply #119 on:** Aug 25, 2003 at 08:36 PM »

Hi guys i ordered Gyration Mouse and keyboard from the US
http://www.gyration.com/default.asp

Grabeh its the best ever keyboard and mouse i've ever had.. trully the best for HTPC's

imagine i just point the mouse in my Projection Screen and the cursor moves there.. Its RF also.
it has dual purpose because u can also use it in table using the optical lens or lift it up and point ..

I use to have the Acer Airkey 3 then the Logitech Freedom Navigator but trust me this is worth it kaya order narin kayo hehe

HTPC RULES!!!