Jake Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I want to build a HTPC with my new Hi Def TV so that I can upscale DVD and TV to HDTV-like quality.... ...but I'm a complete newb at this stuff and could really do with some help from someone who's already got the tee shirt. I know there's forums on the net for this kinda stuff but they assume a certain level of knowledge that I just don't have yet. Anyone here willling to help me through the basics ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 WTF is htpc ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 WTF is htpc ??? I've not seen a home theatre PC that I've been happy with the video output quality. In my mind you really need a decent component output on the video to your HDTV and a decent sound card with very low noise interferance (ie, not onboard rubbish). Problem then is you end up with a big box PC in your front room. I'm not sure what the advantage of "upscaling" a dvd output on the PC will do that the screen doesn't do internally itself (with dedicated chips). I guess if you down load HDTV DivX from the states then that's a bonus. The SVHS output on most of these small home gizmos just doesn't cut the mustard with me. In saying that, it's been a while since I looked into this. I note Sony do them now - I'm sure they're pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Prawn Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Jake, Go here explain what you want and how much you know and someone will help you. There's a lot less piss taking than on here as well;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Toms hardware are doing a guide over the coming weeks, this week they are choosing their case. You might find it useful. The article is HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Toms hardware are doing a guide over the coming weeks Toms a dick head who takes fat back handers. I met him once at Cebit with his freaky homo friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 LOL dont hold back Pete says what you really think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 LOL dont hold back Pete says what you really think He really annoyed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Jake, I've spent quite a lot of time putting my HTPC together and setting it up. I'm using MCE2005, which is sufficiently good that I always watch my TV through it. I've also set up an Xbox Media Extender, so I can stream live TV wirelessly across my network to elsewhere in the house. It all works really well now Any questions, just ask and I'll see if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Jake, I've spent quite a lot of time putting my HTPC together and setting it up. I'm using MCE2005, which is sufficiently good that I always watch my TV through it. I've also set up an Xbox Media Extender, so I can stream live TV wirelessly across my network to elsewhere in the house. It all works really well now Any questions, just ask and I'll see if I can help. I'd be interested to know the spec you've got James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 A list of the specs is here (second post down): http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268805&highlight=claritas and here's a recent pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 That Claritas case is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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