htpc

[damnhao]

i'm using old parts to build basically a dvr

old parts:
athlon xp 2100+
1 gig kingston pc2100
200gig hd
350w psu
4x dvd +/- R/RW

new parts:
2x hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150
sound?

question is i'm trying to get this dvr/htpc to connect to my yamaha receiver(connects to 5.1 floor and cabinent speakers). what do i need if i want to use composite cables for sound? also, having dual tv tuners allows me to dual record two tv programs at once right?

 

[damnhao]

help pleasE?

 

[gambit6259]

If you have two tuners you should be able to record two shows at once or watch one and record another. As far as the sound goes I am not sure what you will need to connect to your yamaha.

 

[mesarectifier]

You can record 2 shows at the same time in theory but in practise I'm not sure that Athlon 2100+ will be able to encode 2 files at the same time in good enough quality. That's where dual core/processor comes in handy. You might be surprised, but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[damnhao]

something like this (pix 3,4) but as a seperate entity and not apart of the case. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811204004

 

[theaxemaster]

I have the PVR-150 in my HTPC, it has a hardware encoder, so its zero load on the CPU. Why not just save some hassle and get a PVR-500? Its essentially dual 150s on one card.

If you want to use composite cables, all you need is an adapter that converts a 3.5mm stereo jack to the red/white composite connectors. They are cheap and widely available.

Now, if you're going to use your HTPC for DVD watching, then you will want a sound card with SPDIF out, either in coaxial (looks just like a yellow composite video connector) or optical.

 

[damnhao]

I have the PVR-150 in my HTPC, it has a hardware encoder, so its zero load on the CPU. Why not just save some hassle and get a PVR-500? Its essentially dual 150s on one card.

If you want to use composite cables, all you need is an adapter that converts a 3.5mm stereo jack to the red/white composite connectors. They are cheap and widely available.

Now, if you're going to use your HTPC for DVD watching, then you will want a sound card with SPDIF out, either in coaxial (looks just like a yellow composite video connector) or optical.

wow great, finally a good answer. anyway, i'm wondering if those 3.5mm stereo converter will jeopardize sound? also, what sound card do you recommend? an audigy or x-fi? model number?

 

[gambit6259]

You might want to look at this Turtle Beach sound card it has Optical connections.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829118109