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awesomejt
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10. November 2003 @ 09:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm not sure my box qualifies as a HTPC, but it is a nice setup.

Athlon 1.1 GHtz
512 MB RAM (PC 133)
WinPVR 350 (using S-Video in)
ATI Radeon 64 DDR ViVo
60 GB HD (for OS and programs)
120 GB HD (for video, tv)
Reciever: Sony Sat B55
(controlled from the computer via a standard serial cable -- DB9-DB9, male-female).
TV Capture: SnapStream 3.3
Editing: Pinnacle Studio 8.10.4
DVD Burning: Sony 500AX

I'll use this box when I'm at home for desktop usage (if I don't have something scheduled to record). Since SnapStream has a nice TV schedule website -- I can schedule recordings remotely. It does most recording while I'm asleep at night or when I am at work. My only problem is I'm recording faster than I can watch and delete or archive to DVD. Sorta a good problem to have.

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jca27
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5. January 2004 @ 11:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
JT,

I'm trying to get my HTPC working as well. My only issue is the TV-out quality. I'm using S-video cable from a matrox card to a regular CRT TV.

Did you run into any quality issues? My picture is a tad blurry compared to normal TV.
Praetor
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5. January 2004 @ 12:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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My picture is a tad blurry compared to normal TV.
Thats what happens when you take an ultrasharp computer image and convert it down to a TV 's level

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1GB KingMax PC3700
640GB [4x160GB, 7200, 8MB]
XFX 6800GT 256MB
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fdwho
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22. January 2004 @ 08:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have the same problem. Your TV is probably HD-Ready and has component video inputs. You should be able to get clear graphics and text when using the component inputs. The problem is in using S-Video.
This is most likely the key to our problem.
I have just purchased an XFX FX 5200 Personal Cinema card. It has a DVI output and a DVI to VGA adapter. Problem is it doesn't have a DVI to Component Video adapter.
I have found cables that go from DVI to Component Video on the net and have located an ATI adapter that does the same. Problem is....The XFX support people don't have a clue as to if this will work. I think it will because my card has the DVI-I connector which should support both digital and analog.
If you get a solution, please let me know!

Fdwho
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