Good IR receiver for HTPC?. I'm planning an HTPC build. I was planning to go with Vista for the OS, but that's not written in stone. Any suggestions on the best HTPC remote control method? Some of the options I've been thinking about: - $160 This...

how low profile it is, but it has no IR receiver. I'm anxious to hear your insights! I just use a USB receiver for my HTPCs, but perhaps another option would be an RF receiver like . I actually have which looks to be the same and aside from the quick sleep...

it is kind of frail and you might want something beefier. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to (attempt) to answer them for you. This card would be for a HTPC. I'm connecting my 500W receiver to my HTPC/sound card. Receiver has a DTS and DD...

to a display via a DVI to HDMI cable and still get audio from it? 3) does anyone knoy if the new budget cards (46X0) will have 7.1 LPCM via HDMI? I'm asking this since I'm getting a new receiver for my HTPC and want high fidelity audio via HDMI, any recommendations...

is plugged into the HTPC via USB port and is controlled by Windows 7 Media Center. I'm also going to have a receiver in between the HTPC and the display and speakers. What is the best way to remote control all HTPC/MC/Receiver? I want to use a Logitech...

HTPC for under $500. I know $500 isn't much of a budget, but hey, these really aren't the times to be flamboyant with money, right? :) Anyway, I've been trolling NewEgg for parts and have assembled the following system for $437. However, some of these parts...

HTPC, Dig 7.1 out to receiver via coaxial-Can Cre?. I am making a home theatre pc. I need a sound card that can output a digital signal in standard form that a home theatre receiver can receive through a coaxial connection. It is my understanding that the creative...

nice gaming system and an HTPC?. as the title says why choose an HTPC over a home theater system? and what is the difference between a nice gaming system and an HTPC? i am using my HTPC for tv capture (like a dvr), so i would need a dvr on top of a home...

Heatsink: stock(do i need one to keep cool n quiet?) Speaker System: need recommendation(bang for buck 5.1/7.1 will be really nice) Please comment on my parts selection I am thinking to make my htpc like an receiver(hub between my 46 1080p lcd and speaker...