sysbuild.corsairmemory.com — A step-by-step text and picture guide explaining how to set up every aspect of home theater PC from the hardware all the way down to the software level. If you have been thinking about making your own PVR and you want more power than a Tivo you may want to take a look at this.
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xsformeMar 17, 2006
Okay. before this madness goes on, and somebody actually spends 2K dollars on an overblown VCR, let me link on how things are actually done. It doesn't have pretty pictures, but at least you will not end up with an over sized paperweight sitting in front of your TV. <a class="user" href="http://www.mythtv.org/modules.php?name=MythInstall">http://www.mythtv.org/modules.php?name=MythInstall</a>Whats wrong with the proposed setup? Well, for starters it is huge, loud and ugly, it is an overkill for what's required (Pentium D? 2 GB of RAM?), it really falls short on areas that matter (no high def?), you will not be able to stream your content to other TVs on your house, not to mention the recorded content will be DRMed and non portable.
electrikfrenzyMar 17, 2006
Well I run just 512mb of RAM on my PVR and so far it works completely fine. A gig would be nice but so far it's not needed.
lumberjackbauerMar 17, 2006Submitter
I think there are certainly many good aspects to going the mac route, sure. But some people want raw power. Personally, if I was to build a rig like this I would be using it for more than just the basic FrontRow features. Gaming specifically. I believe that the aim of this article was to show raw unadulterated power, and while the mac mini is aesthetically pleasing, power is not it's first concern. Also, personally I have not used Front Row too much but I do not recall a DVR function at all. I realize you would need an external PVR system most likely going through USB, but what about a guide, recording setup and all that? Does front row have these options? Also, where does "it is more stable" come in? Keep in mind I am not trolling I am honestly curious.
modixMar 17, 2006
I recently put together a HTPC using spare parts from my PC prior to upgrades (athlon XP 2000 with 512 RAM), with my old 9600pro. I bought a Hauppage 150 for $65, and a new mini-tower for $40. I tried for about a week to get Myth installed, and it was one of the most frustrating computer experiences I've ever had. Got fed up, set up a dual boot on my Linux box for XP, installed all the drivers and had the Hauppage WinTV software working within 3 hours (most of which was taken up my the XP install, of course!). I grabbed the GB-PVR program, which is a wonderful free HPTV user environment so you never see nor smell XP unless you want to. It works wonderfully and is recording 4 shows tonight as I speak. Altogether the project cost me less than the case they used in the article.
r3zonanceMar 17, 2006
Nice, but I don't want a media centre that takes forever to boot up and hogs about 250-300w of power. Under 125W, now that would be good.
trublmakrMar 17, 2006
Best line in the article,.. re: the expensive case: "It was worth it for the WAF". (Wife acceptance Factor.) (Familiar with the concept.,. but didn't know it had earned an acronym :-)
qwabMar 17, 2006
I just use my three trusty ReplayTV's (Series 5500) and a copy of DVArchive (www.dvarchive.org) running on my PC.
anacriosdMar 17, 2006
Does anyone else but me, think that the interface for MCE is a sick joke?
tweakyMar 17, 2006
I posted this 2 days ago, duplicate story man!<a class="user" href="http://www.digg.com/hardware/Corsair_HTPC_System_Building_Guide">http://www.digg.com/hardware/Corsair_HTPC_System_Building_Guide</a>
Closed AccountMar 18, 2006
For the Same price as the 820 you get the AMD X2 3800 + which is around 30 % faster than the Intel. Why would they go with these lame chips?
mezokoOct 8, 2006
Page was hacked :(
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