HTPC questions?

Cyric · 07-26-2003, 09:37 PM

Hey for you guys out there that have built a HTPC. What route would you go? Buy a system from Dell or the like or build from scratch? Why I ask is I plan on getting a new PC and I have my old one. I was also planning on a new HDTV or projector. Thanks

Cyric

Dave_7 · 07-26-2003, 11:56 PM

What exactly does HTPC stand for?

Dave.

coleslaw · 07-27-2003, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave_7
What exactly does HTPC stand for?

No, it's not THC. It's an acronym for Home Theater PC.

Cyric · 07-27-2003, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the info chosenfool. What do you need and what don't you need as far as hardware and software? All I want the HTPC for is to play moives and music, either to a projector or HDTV. What all do you guiys recommend as far a parts and programs? Thanks

later Cyric

Dave_7 · 07-27-2003, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by coleslaw
...It's an acronym for Home Theater PC.

I see... thanks!

Dave.

sbp · 07-27-2003, 08:31 PM

Great posts by chosenfool

djradam · 07-27-2003, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chosenfool

Media playback -
avi, mpg, asf - windows mediaplayer 6.4 and 9.0 (i switch between the two)
mp3, CD playback, all other audio files - winamp 2.8 and mp9
real - real one (i hate this but its a necessary evil)
mov - quicktime pro 6.1 (another necessary evil)

what's the difference between 6.4 and 9.0? is it playing avi files of different codecs or something?

bachviet · 07-27-2003, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by chosenfool
Software/Programs
...OS - XP Pro (not SP1)...

Why not SP1? I want to know the difference btwn WMP 6.4 and 9.0 also.

gdllv · 07-27-2003, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cyric
Hey for you guys out there that have built a HTPC.

Sorry for the dumb question but just want to make sure.

HTPC= Home Theater PC?

gdllv · 07-27-2003, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chosenfool

you didnt read thru the whole thread, did ya?

Hehe... Sorry

Cyric · 07-28-2003, 08:04 PM

Thanks again chosefool, lots of great info. One more thing do you use a regular TV or an HDTV or what? I was looking at getting a widescreen HDTV, could I use it as an all around screen to do everything on, ie surf the net watch movies, word process???? If you do use a regular TV are you running a dual montitor type set up? Thanks again.

later Cyric

07-26-2003, 09:37 PM	#1
Cyric Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 105	HTPC questions? Hey for you guys out there that have built a HTPC. What route would you go? Buy a system from Dell or the like or build from scratch? Why I ask is I plan on getting a new PC and I have my old one. I was also planning on a new HDTV or projector. Thanks Cyric

07-27-2003, 07:18 AM	#4
Cyric Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 105	OK Thanks for the info chosenfool. What do you need and what don't you need as far as hardware and software? All I want the HTPC for is to play moives and music, either to a projector or HDTV. What all do you guiys recommend as far a parts and programs? Thanks later Cyric

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Dave_7 Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: L.A..... Costa Mesa... Whatever, Man! Posts: 1,824	What exactly does HTPC stand for? Dave.

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sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,037	Great posts by chosenfool

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Cyric Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 105	Thanks again chosefool, lots of great info. One more thing do you use a regular TV or an HDTV or what? I was looking at getting a widescreen HDTV, could I use it as an all around screen to do everything on, ie surf the net watch movies, word process???? If you do use a regular TV are you running a dual montitor type set up? Thanks again. later Cyric

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