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bgaviator1   11-04-2009 at 12:46:46 AM

Hello,
I am in the process of building an HTPC that will not only be used for playing music and movies, but will also be a gaming rig as well. I am getting really confused though as to the best way to go about controlling a system like this. I assume since it will be a gaming PC as well, that I should have a wireless keyboard and mouse of some kind? But should I also in addition get a good universal remote like the Harmony One so that it can control the other components like the receiver and television? Any setup ideas would be appreciated.

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dannymac63   11-04-2009 at 02:23:47 AM

I'm in the same boat right now. As it will be a gaming rig, and capable of pushing quality graphics at a high resolution (2x AMD 5870's if I can find another), I too feel a wireless keyboard and mouse is essential. My sticking point comes to control for media center activities.

I have a WD TV HDMI media player as well which may as well be useless unless my fiance is utilizing the computer for another media activity with the regular monitor. Anyone feel like trading a WDTV for a decent universal remote? :-)

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belial2k   11-04-2009 at 02:32:05 AM

Most higher end receivers and preamps come with a universal remote these days...for control of the media function on the PC I would just get a good media center remote since they are so cheap. You can find them on ebay for under $5 shipped. Depending on how far away you sit there are a lot of great wireless options for the kb/mouse. I wouldn't worry about getting a universal remote beyond what you already have, and I for sure wouldn't spend $100 or more on one, unless that is what it takes to keep peace with your spouse.

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