Show us yer HTPC.... - Page 11

Sledge · 16th May 2012, 6:01 PM

hrmm and lots of USB on that board too..
anything else that directed you to that one? And where are you getting it from?

Fishface · 16th May 2012, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugsley_21

2120T for it's low power draw, 35W TDP vs 65W for the standard 2120. 3.3GHz vs 2.6GHz isn't that much of a difference, especially for a HTPC

In practice you may save 0.8W during idle or a massive 1.4W during H264 playback:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...t_8.html#sect0

Sledge · 16th May 2012, 6:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishface

In practice you may save 0.8W during idle or a massive 1.4W during H264 playback:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...t_8.html#sect0

it all adds up...

Pugsley_21 · 16th May 2012, 7:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sledge

hrmm and lots of USB on that board too..
anything else that directed you to that one? And where are you getting it from?

A few factors actually. Mainly the fact that the case I'm getting is designed around this motherboard (as well as a few others) and the price was right (about $120)

Also, with the processor, lower power means lower heat, which is very important for this build

foxmulder881 · 17th May 2012, 7:09 PM

My PC has made its way off the desk and into the lounge room these days.

Triple display output to 2 x LCD displays @ 19" and 22" and 1 x plasma display @ 42".

Freeview is handled by HD-DVB tuner box. And all other media, eg. DVDs, AVI's, XviD's etc. are thrown out by the PC onto the 42" using Media Player Classic and the K-Lite Codec Package which handles anything with ease and awesome quality.

Digital media is all stored in my 1TB external hard drive.

Video output from the PC to the plasma is via S-Video and also handles all my gaming capabilities with awesome quality results.

Audio between the PC and my STB is handled via the audio switch box and outputs to my little LG system which acts as the receiver. Nothing fancy really. But works a treat with pleasant audio experience @ 2.0 output.

Sledge · 17th May 2012, 7:31 PM

I've posted in the WTB section as well, but if anyone in Adelaide has a spare Antec Fusion remote case hanging around, let me know.

ni9ht_5ta1k3r · 17th May 2012, 8:08 PM

now that i've gotten my i5 build up and running (with still a few apps left to install) i decided to take my old PC (the C2Q Q6600) and convert it into an HTPC. the first thing was the case: I had it in an iCute case for nearly 4 years and I decided it got a bit cruddy and old, nor very HTPC like (might throw that case out or sell it) so i bought an NZXT Phantom 410 mid tower case (was hoping to get the H2 but can't find any that i could just pick up and walk out the door with).

so the afternoon involves me disassembling the PC from the its iCute enclosure and putting them back into the NZXT case. it took me a few hours (was about 5pm by the time i was done) to complete the rebuild and now i have a functioning HTPC...I am waiting on my lenovo/phillips MCE remote to be sent to me so i can use it without the keyboard. I also still have to install my 2TB HDD with all my video files on it and get xbmc working.

EDIT: the HTPC also connects through my AV receiver with no problems.

Sledge · 17th May 2012, 9:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ni9ht_5ta1k3r

now that i've gotten my i5 build up and running (with still a few apps left to install) i decided to take my old PC (the C2Q Q6600) and convert it into an HTPC. the first thing was the case: I had it in an iCute case for nearly 4 years and I decided it got a bit cruddy and old, nor very HTPC like (might throw that case out or sell it) so i bought an NZXT Phantom 410 mid tower case (was hoping to get the H2 but can't find any that i could just pick up and walk out the door with).

so the afternoon involves me disassembling the PC from the its iCute enclosure and putting them back into the NZXT case. it took me a few hours (was about 5pm by the time i was done) to complete the rebuild and now i have a functioning HTPC...I am waiting on my lenovo/phillips MCE remote to be sent to me so i can use it without the keyboard. I also still have to install my 2TB HDD with all my video files on it and get xbmc working.

EDIT: the HTPC also connects through my AV receiver with no problems.

PICS..
do you have a smart phone? iphone and android both have apps for controlling HTPC's

Dilbery · 17th May 2012, 9:56 PM

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Originally Posted by foxmulder881

Video output from the PC to the plasma is via S-Video and also handles all my gaming capabilities with awesome quality results.

Why you no HDMI/Vga it would be much better quality tbh.

ni9ht_5ta1k3r · 17th May 2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sledge

PICS..
do you have a smart phone? iphone and android both have apps for controlling HTPC's

here's a few (sorry for the shitty flash):

I have it feeding through the AV receiver i got set up and it works nicely.

yeah, i know i have a companion cube and grunt plushies

foxmulder881 · 17th May 2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dilbery

Why you no HDMI/Vga it would be much better quality tbh.

Because I use an X1050 video card and it only has 1 x DVI, 1 x VGA and 1 x S-Video. So it's all that's available to me.

TBH, I love the quality that S-Video produces and am super happy with it.

Sledge · 20th May 2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxmulder881

Because I use an X1050 video card and it only has 1 x DVI, 1 x VGA and 1 x S-Video. So it's all that's available to me.

TBH, I love the quality that S-Video produces and am super happy with it.

Use a DVI to HDMI converter..
pretty sure it won't do the sound, but the video will be much much better

Little Man · 20th May 2012, 2:35 PM

So hard to choose a case.

Don't know if i'll want to grab more than 2 large HDDs or not.

Sledge · 20th May 2012, 3:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Man

So hard to choose a case.

Don't know if i'll want to grab more than 2 large HDDs or not.

I think it makes sense to get a case that suits the lounge room. One that looks like an Amp etc.
i'm going for the Antec Fusion Black unless something else pops up before i make my move..

As for HDD's, just get what you need as you need them, you can always add more later in one way or another.. sata, esata, usb etc

flu!d · 20th May 2012, 5:45 PM

The only issue with the Antec fusion black is limited room for full sized HDD's, however you could fit an SSD for the OS and two 2TB HDD's no probs.

Apart from that the Antec fusion is the best HTPC case I've used to date, perfectly designed and awesome quality (and I'm on my 4th dedicated HTPC case).

16th May 2012, 6:01 PM	#151
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17th May 2012, 7:31 PM	#156
Sledge Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 3,121	I've posted in the WTB section as well, but if anyone in Adelaide has a spare Antec Fusion remote case hanging around, let me know. __________________ http://sledge1.mybrute.com OCAU Clan

17th May 2012, 8:08 PM	#157
ni9ht_5ta1k3r Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Slicin' & dicin'! Posts: 19,349	now that i've gotten my i5 build up and running (with still a few apps left to install) i decided to take my old PC (the C2Q Q6600) and convert it into an HTPC. the first thing was the case: I had it in an iCute case for nearly 4 years and I decided it got a bit cruddy and old, nor very HTPC like (might throw that case out or sell it) so i bought an NZXT Phantom 410 mid tower case (was hoping to get the H2 but can't find any that i could just pick up and walk out the door with). so the afternoon involves me disassembling the PC from the its iCute enclosure and putting them back into the NZXT case. it took me a few hours (was about 5pm by the time i was done) to complete the rebuild and now i have a functioning HTPC...I am waiting on my lenovo/phillips MCE remote to be sent to me so i can use it without the keyboard. I also still have to install my 2TB HDD with all my video files on it and get xbmc working. EDIT: the HTPC also connects through my AV receiver with no problems. __________________ XBOX Live/Steam: The Gh0sts - PSN: TheGhosts - Origin: Th3_Gh0sts HTPC: Prodigy HTPC \| Main PC: Armor A30 Work & Gaming PC \| My Portfolio - KL-23 Media Last edited by ni9ht_5ta1k3r; 17th May 2012 at 8:11 PM.

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Little Man Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3147 Posts: 4,489	So hard to choose a case. Don't know if i'll want to grab more than 2 large HDDs or not. __________________ Project: Lian Li PC-A05N [Water Cooled] Over $15,500 of Trades!

20th May 2012, 5:45 PM	#165
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,593	The only issue with the Antec fusion black is limited room for full sized HDD's, however you could fit an SSD for the OS and two 2TB HDD's no probs. Apart from that the Antec fusion is the best HTPC case I've used to date, perfectly designed and awesome quality (and I'm on my 4th dedicated HTPC case). __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

17th May 2012, 7:09 PM	#155
foxmulder881 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gold Coast, QLD OS:R.Hat Posts: 5,845	My PC has made its way off the desk and into the lounge room these days. Triple display output to 2 x LCD displays @ 19" and 22" and 1 x plasma display @ 42". Freeview is handled by HD-DVB tuner box. And all other media, eg. DVDs, AVI's, XviD's etc. are thrown out by the PC onto the 42" using Media Player Classic and the K-Lite Codec Package which handles anything with ease and awesome quality. Digital media is all stored in my 1TB external hard drive. Video output from the PC to the plasma is via S-Video and also handles all my gaming capabilities with awesome quality results. Audio between the PC and my STB is handled via the audio switch box and outputs to my little LG system which acts as the receiver. Nothing fancy really. But works a treat with pleasant audio experience @ 2.0 output.