out there. Does it matter much which Mpeg4 codec or encoder program/media server program is used? Thanks.. I'm building a Media Center/PVR box for my home theatre. The computer will act as a media server and PVR box only. I'm also trying to go as cheep as...

Gigabyte dp3 775 board. Total came to almost $650 and that's with recycling everything else. Then I saw a demo of PS3 and was thinking why build computers anymore, this thing is a beast and only cost $600 and it can play Blu Ray movies on my home theatre....

Building a HD Media Center PC (Home Theatre Use). Hey guys, I’m looking to build a high-end computer to supplement most of the equipment in the home theatre room (projector, Blu-ray player, HD-DVD player, etc.) so that I can stream HD content via my computer....

HDTV question: hooking up my home theatre computer. Archived from groups: alt.home-theater.misc,alt.tv.tech.hdtv () I just purchased a Windows Media Center computer, and when it arrives I will want to hook it up to my home theatre. I have an older television,...

building HTPCs for years now and I’m glad that they are finally gaining notoriety as functional parts of a home theater. Since they’re still not main-stream though it’s hard to find places where you can find good educated advice on what to use in a build....

Now for something completely different - HTPC D-I-Y. I'm going to be building a guide for a do it yourself home theatre PC and i want your expert opinions before i write it what do i want from you? Build a HTPC. (not real life). and link me the parts....

only five. > and am not > sure if I will take advantage of the extra stuff in Media>Center. > Any opinions? You have to decide for yourself, but it doesn't sound like the extras in Media Center would be valuable to you. -- Ken Blake - Microsoft...

peak then no. Please PLEASE help me and list any issues you see with this build. Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to seeing some valuable feedback.. Hello I am considering building a 3-In-One gaming box/home server/media center. Because...

Office, moderate to high amount of gaming, home video editing, DVD burning, MP3, movie watching(home theatre) (am I describing a typical "Media center" appliation here?) Links: To sites having information about various system configurations based on Intel...

cooler up front. Using a 120mm fan, it will run cooler and quieter than stock. Consider using the media center application in Vista or windows-7 home premium. There is a media center remote available that can control the whole process. ---good luck---...