Start with the ATI cards I suggested. Use them as a "floor" because that's really the minimum requirement for HTPC. Make a list and compare it with the cards that are higher in the series. It really comes down to how much eye candy do you want to see when you game vs cost of the card. The...

I am looking to buy an HTPC, and I an looking at the ASRock Core 100HT and the ASRock Ion 330Pro. I have a Slingbox HD that I am going to use at school to stream my parents cable over the internet. The ASRock Core 100HT is $730 with Windows. The ASRock Ion 330Pro is $470 after Mail- in Rebate. Is the...

Hello, I am getting ready to build my first true HTPC and would appreciate any feedback or advice you guys might be will to share. I have built several pcs over the years and am familiar with that, just really haven't built one to be an HTPC (although I do have a tuner card in a desktop, which works...

I have an HP Media Center Comp, and I am replacing it with a new build. One thing I LOVED about the HP was the wireless keyboard with trackball... all you need to control the computer from ten feet! My new computer will have an IR receiver in it- I settles on the HTPC CASE ANTEC|FUSION REMOTE BLACK case...

Just wanted to get a sense of how people use their HTPCs as a "main" TV for the best "wife acceptance factor". For me, the goal is to make the PC aspect of the viewing experience as invisible as possible. Here are some of the things that I have done: Created a user called "Media...

Hi i have been trying everyday to get this to work and the only thing i can think of is finding a way to make it think its two completely different ir receivers. i am trying to control my pc via harmony 550 remote from two different rooms and have three tv set top boxes, so i bought two usb adaptec avc...

1 - 32 bit or 64bit WMC PC ?? 2 - if 64bit you need the x64 extentions with 64bit WMP selected in the Shark Codec (32bit leave defualt) 3 - On the Xbox360 open media browser and select the spanner on the far bottom right, its a tiny thing. 4 - Now you have tons of options to play with...however we are...

I figured I'd start here first since this issue may be stemmed from multiple areas of my Home Theater setup. My issues is my graphics card (and sound to go with it) need to re-installed via device manager every few days. It seems random and I haven't pin pointed what sets it off. I have noticed...

Hi, is it possible to install any kind of software in a standard pc in order to emulate a hardware extednder? where can i find this soft. Thanks a lot.!!!

Hey everyone. I do more reading than posting, but after a bit of searching, I can't seem to find a solution. I'm looking to stream live tv over the web from my HTPC. I would like it to be in HD, and my internet connection is a symmetrical 35up/35down. I've seen orb, but it's almost like...