HTPC Build Questions. I was considering building a HTPC but I don't really have any idea which way to go about it. I've built PC's before and i'm assuming that it's generally the same but I wanted a few opinions beforehand. If i built the HTPC it would strictly...

HTPC build questions. Alright... looks like I might have the go-ahead to build a HTPC for my parental units. But first... a few questions. 1) My dad's looking to consolidate the Cable Box, DVR, and Blu-Ray (they don't have a player yet) into this HTPC....

New HTPC Build Questions. Hi All, This will be my first HTPC build but about 20th PC build. I am getting two new HDTV LCD TV's next week and I am going to be putting two HTPC's together to 1. Stream Media/Netflix/Hulu?etc... 2. To watch DVD's. 3. Record...

HTPC Build - Questions - 4850. Hi all. It is my time (again) to ask help from the people that roam this forums. If ever troll your post, i am sorry, but i would do it anyway. Like the title says im build a all purpose computer (all done) consisting of: Win...

First HTPC build question. Getting ready to start my first HTPC and I am confused on one issue. Since a graphics card like the Radeon 4870 has HDMI output which can also transmit audio in 7.1 surround to say an Onkyo receiver, can I just use this output for...

Ahem.* This build is meant to be used primarily as an HTPC with an emphasis on gaming. There was a lot of confusion in my previous threads wherein I referred to my build solely as an HTPC, making little mention of gami...

Audio question for HTPC build. Hi, I am looking for info and advice on a HTPC build related to audio. I bought recently a nice set of speakers (5.1) for my home theater and I also got a decent yamaha receiver. I love music and look forward (among other...

Is this a good HTPC build? (Noob). QUESTION: Is this a good build? If not, what to change and why? USAGE: Movies (DVD/BD), Music, TV...ABSOLUTELY NO GAMING!!!! PARTS: Lian Li PC-C32B MSI 785GM-E65 AMD Phenom II x2 550 Black Mushkin $GB DDR3...

for the HTPC and low end Win7 for Virtual PC. Do you recommend Win7 Business? ---------------------------------- So, here are my questions: 1. Will my planned HTPC build (se link below) be up to the task of hosting 2 virtual PC's? 2. What spec should...

Audio question for new HTPC build. Hi, I am looking for info and advice on a HTPC build related to audio. I bought recently a nice set of speakers (5.1) for my home theater and I also got a decent yamaha receiver. I love music and look forward (among other...