I just finished my first HTPC and love it except for a few minor problems. The major issue I'm having is that video will sometimes stop, with both recorded items or live tv, while sound will continue in the background. Sometimes if I wait a minute or two the video will catch up and I can continue watching my show. More often though playback stops and the screen flickers black. I can sometimes alt-tab out of Media Center but if I try and get back into the program I get a message stating that my "video card or drivers are not compatible with Media Center".
This leads me to believe the trouble is with my video card. I've checked the compatibility list and my 5600 is not listed. The list does say it isn't complete so before I run out and buy a different video card I wanted to see if anyone has had similar trouble with or without this card or if anyone has used a 5600 with success.
Here is my setup:
Media Center 2005
amd xp 2400
msi k7n2
512mb ram
5600 ultra
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-500 MCE
seagate 250gb
If I do need a new video card I'll go with a 5200. Does any brand stand out as the best choice for an HTPC?
Thanks
This leads me to believe the trouble is with my video card. I've checked the compatibility list and my 5600 is not listed. The list does say it isn't complete so before I run out and buy a different video card I wanted to see if anyone has had similar trouble with or without this card or if anyone has used a 5600 with success.
Here is my setup:
Media Center 2005
amd xp 2400
msi k7n2
512mb ram
5600 ultra
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-500 MCE
seagate 250gb
If I do need a new video card I'll go with a 5200. Does any brand stand out as the best choice for an HTPC?
Thanks