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Recent content by SSTwinrova

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    Need Help with HTPC Airflow

    My case is the Zalman HD160. You can see some pictures of it in this review: http://www.dvhardware.net/review79_zalmanhd160.html -- I think the best shot of the airflow in this case can be seen in the rightmost image of the second row of 3. (http://www.dvhardware.net/reviews/zalmanhd160/6.jpg)...
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    Need Help with HTPC Airflow

    Last year (summer-ish) I built a HTPC to connect to our HDTV. I thought I had planned enough about making sure to keep it cool enough (no big heat producing components in the system), but apparently I was mistaken. Here are some pics of the current setup...
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    HTPC Resolution on HDTV?

    As long as it's normal, I won't be concerned about it and will just manage. Thanks.
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    HTPC Resolution on HDTV?

    In preparation for getting an HTPC this summer, I've taken one of our old computers, thrown a WinTV-PVR-150 in it, picked up a Harmony 670, and set to work creating a temporary solution to experiment with different software packages and setups. Before I even got that far though, I ran into an...
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    CableCard tuner?

    Basically (and unfortunately), the current status is that you'll only be able to get them when purchasing a new OEM system from Dell, HP, etc. Something about "certified path" and other DRM/copy protection stuff... :rolleyes:
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    Creating a "MythTV Extender"?

    Just a quick browse through the EPIA motherboards on Via's site shows the newer/higher end Mini-ITX boards with "MPEG-2 Decoder/MPEG-4 Acceleration" -- my interpretation is that (in this case) MPEG-2 decoding is entirely hardware based, but MPEG-4 will still need some assistance from the CPU...
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    Creating a "MythTV Extender"?

    I had started to see that Mini-ITX was a pretty popular form factor for this type of device, and thanks for the link -- I hadn't seen it yet but will be sure to check it out. Luckily, I don't need the TV out as this will just be going to a computer monitor (and the backend will probably be much...
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    Creating a "MythTV Extender"?

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about building a low-power/noise box whose sole purpose would be a MythTV frontend? Ideally it would sit on a desk and be very unobtrusive, be controllable via a remote, and be outputting to a VGA monitor. I stumbled across this...
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    Vista + DCTs: Stream and Record Live TV?

    If needed I can go into more detail on my situation, but basically what I'm looking for is a setup where through the use of an HTPC and an embedded device (such as a Media Center Extender), I can stream live TV into a room where there is no cable outlet. The HTPC would be hooked up to our HDTV...
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    Memtest86 Test #7 Errors - Not due to RAM

    Thanks for the suggestions, and while I'll go ahead and try them, I doubt either will work. I took the memory from the second computer and tried it back in the first, and it gave errors also (and it didn't while in the second computer). The first comp is a Shuttle also, so there are only two...
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    Memtest86 Test #7 Errors - Not due to RAM

    I've been using a self-built computer (Shuttle SS58G2) for the past couple of months, and transfers from my Tivo get corrupted about half the time when the previous computer was using had a perfect record. I finally got around to running Memtest86 on it, and a bunch of errors showed up on the...
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    XP Pro: Missing Network Connection Icons

    I have no idea what caused this or when it started, because the last time I had reason to check it was working fine (although my best guess is when I reformatted/reinstalled Windows in May, no hardware changes immediately before or since). In Network Connections, I used to have 3 icons: a Local...
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    Situation with Vista and Cablecards

    That's what I figured, although I guess its more likely (I hope :) ) for some to hit sites like Newegg since multiple manufacturers will be making them (as opposed to MS being the only source for XP Tablet). Of course the best solution would just to be to have Comcast get rid of the screwy cable...
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    Situation with Vista and Cablecards

    I appreciate the explanation, as I now seem to understand the current situation a little better. I have one clarification question that you may or may not know the answer to, however: in regard to "It might be an OEM only thing", would that mean it would still be available through sites like...
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    Situation with Vista and Cablecards

    Avoiding all the obligatory jokes about Vista not being released any time this millenium, I have a question about one of it's touted DVR features: Cablecard support. Since Tivo hasn't gotten around to releasing the Series 3 yet, this is my only other real option for connecting our soon-to-be new...
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