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Hi all. I am new to HomeTheaterShack. It seems the folks around here know a thing or two and I could use some advice...
I am starting from scratch. I am looking to build a dedicated HTPC and, using a (probably wired) network, distribute content to a couple of remote HDTVs through additional computers or game consules. I also want to put a bunch of my DVDs and Blue Rays on the HTPC hard drive so I can access them from the other rooms without having to cruise to the basement to find the disc in question. I currently get Comcast Digital Cable. I really want to set this system up to avoid a drop in signal quality. So my questions...
1. What is the best device to control the Comcast box and capture both std def and HD content? Which format should I capture into? I am building this HTPC from scratch.
2. Am I better off getting a PS3, an Xbox 360, or building another computer to stream the content, including hd, through? I am thinking of using this as an excuse to go get a game consule... :bigsmile:
3. What video card do I want for the HTPC?
4. Software to control the HTPC? BTV, Nero MediaHome 4, WMC, SageTV...
Any other thoughts and/or suggestions are most welcome. If you could build a multi-room system from scratch how would you do it?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I am starting from scratch. I am looking to build a dedicated HTPC and, using a (probably wired) network, distribute content to a couple of remote HDTVs through additional computers or game consules. I also want to put a bunch of my DVDs and Blue Rays on the HTPC hard drive so I can access them from the other rooms without having to cruise to the basement to find the disc in question. I currently get Comcast Digital Cable. I really want to set this system up to avoid a drop in signal quality. So my questions...
1. What is the best device to control the Comcast box and capture both std def and HD content? Which format should I capture into? I am building this HTPC from scratch.
2. Am I better off getting a PS3, an Xbox 360, or building another computer to stream the content, including hd, through? I am thinking of using this as an excuse to go get a game consule... :bigsmile:
3. What video card do I want for the HTPC?
4. Software to control the HTPC? BTV, Nero MediaHome 4, WMC, SageTV...
Any other thoughts and/or suggestions are most welcome. If you could build a multi-room system from scratch how would you do it?
Thanks in advance for the help!