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Gold Supporter Alias: Tony Loc: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | User: #11319 Since: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,544 |
| | Re: Questions about using Computers?
Computers do not make very good HTPC (Home Theater PCs) as the cost generally is far more that just getting the dedicated equipment.
First you need a graphics card that has at the very minimum component or DVI output.
ATI had the All In Wonder series but since being bought out by AMD have stopped making them. The AIWs were great (I have one) and have PVR capabilities, video capture and built in TV tuner. The output is capable of HDTV and also has great 3D Game playing abilities.
You also need a good 5.1 capable sound card. Creative soundblaster series has several but again cost a fair bit.
What sort of PC do you have as you need a fairly decent one to get solid playback and capture of videos.
Home theater: Onkyo TXSR805 receiver, Samson Servo 4120 bridged @240wattsX2, 2-Mission 765 Mains, 4-762i's Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra, AR center PSC25,
2 Audio control C131 EQ's, Toshiba HD XA2, Samsung BDP1400 BluRay, Pioneer LD, Sanyo Z2 projector
Two Channel system: Yamaha RX-V995, Mission 764i's & A/D/S MS3u sub, Yamaha KX-393 Tape deck, CDC 805 5 disc CD changer,
LG DV7832NXC DVD player, Motorola HD-PVR, Sony KP-53HS30 rear projection HDTV, turntable PS-T20, Nintendo Wii
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