Due to limitations with forum software as of 5/01/12 I am moving the updated version of my guide over the my blog located at assassinhtpcblog.com. The guide at my blog will remain free and as time allows I will update my guide here when possible. Due to the size of my guide I am getting multiple timeouts which makes updating the guide incredibly time consuming and the forum software is very cumbersome for these guides. Thanks for the continued support.
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Originally Posted by maxkolonko123 /forum/post/21674337
I have connected PS3 to my amp and everything is working fine...so i think HDMI connections working like they should
Like i add few minutes ago when i dont have any drivers installed everything work like should i mean i see my desktop and everything but due to this that i have not installed any drivers i cant setup properly resolution...i can install old old drivers from my 7900gs that they are not compatible with gt440...i will try now to install exact same drivers what Assassin suggested me...
OK i've installed another drivers and still the same problem
Honestly I am not sure. I haven't used XP or XP drivers for NVidia in years.
You might want to try the main forum. I do know for reading threads like this one that the beta drivers seem to fix this issue in Win7. But I have no idea for XP.
Try this (from that thread):
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Fixed:
Attached a Monitor to the machine. TV OFF
Booted up to Default drivers
Installed the 290.36 BETA drivers
restarted
Monitor comes up fine.
Turned TV on. (Identified as Samsung) Came up as Second monitor
It was on an odd resolution, Set it to 1920x1080 (Running at 60 hz currently)
Then adjusted it for the Bezel via Nvidia's control panel.
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Originally Posted by assassin /forum/post/21674521
Honestly I am not sure. I haven't used XP or XP drivers for NVidia in years.
You might want to try the main forum. I do know for reading threads like this one that the beta drivers seem to fix this issue in Win7. But I have no idea for XP.
Yes but this is about connecting graphic card with tv by hdmi and I dont wanna this way ( will lose HDaudio)...and what i need is to send proper signal to onkyo and from onkyo to TV, im not using monitor.
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Originally Posted by maxkolonko123 /forum/post/21674582
Yes but this is about connecting graphic card with tv by hdmi and I dont wanna this way ( will lose HDaudio)...and what i need is to send proper signal to onkyo and from onkyo to TV, im not using monitor.
So i had a problem now cause i dont have any monitors at home
And connection DVI--> VGA on tv working fine i can set the resolution up 1920x1080 but can get it working thru amp... will try tomorrow to connect gt440 hdmi out to hdmi in straight to TV
Just for the records...connected gt440 straight to tv hdmi in and we have same problem....
Assassin, I'm currently on guide #2 and have a question about your choice of LAV Filters for media playback. Is this an alternative to something like the Shark007 codec pack I hear people using? If so, will Lav Filters cover most of the common video formats? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by maxkolonko123 /forum/post/21674657
So i had a problem now cause i dont have any monitors at home
And connection DVI--> VGA on tv working fine i can set the resolution up 1920x1080 but can get it working thru amp... will try tomorrow to connect gt440 hdmi out to hdmi in straight to TV
Just for the records...connected gt440 straight to tv hdmi in and we have same problem....
Right. Because (assuming you have the same problem as the guy I posted above) your HTPC is setting the gt440 at a resolution that either your NVidia or the HDTV does not support. So you connect the monitor via VGA to "remote in" if you will and change the display properties for your AVR or HDTV on the gt440 HDMI output.
Assassin, I'm currently on guide #2 and have a question about your choice of LAV Filters for media playback. Is this an alternative to something like the Shark007 codec pack I hear people using? If so, will Lav Filters cover most of the common video formats? Thanks!
Lav Filters is all you need. It should run all your media. I only had Lav Filters for the first 6 months my HTPC was running. Recently had to install Shark007 Codecs, though, in order to be able to play all media types on my Xbox extenders.
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Originally Posted by Ferrino /forum/post/21674745
Assassin, I'm currently on guide #2 and have a question about your choice of LAV Filters for media playback. Is this an alternative to something like the Shark007 codec pack I hear people using? If so, will Lav Filters cover most of the common video formats? Thanks!
Of course. What kind of operation do you think I am running here?
Shark007 is a good pack and I have used it a lot in the past. The LAV solution for me is just much more simple and straightforward. I prefer LAV but there is absolutely nothing wrong with using Shark007 instead. I like simple and I like what works best. For me that's LAV.
In addition to shark is there a K-Lite pack? Is that similar? I have a question for you assassin. In the second part of your guide when connecting live tv to WMC, you select antenna. What antenna are you using to get local digital? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Pennybags /forum/post/21675038
In addition to shark is there a K-Lite pack? Is that similar? I have a question for you assassin. In the second part of your guide when connecting live tv to WMC, you select antenna. What antenna are you using to get local digital? Thanks.
I tell you all what codec or codec packs to use. I have been there and done that. I did all this legwork for you. Just follow the guides. They take the guess work out of all of this.
You mean like what model antenna? I don't recall. Check something like antennaweb which can help guide you to the best antenna.
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Originally Posted by mattiedread /forum/post/21663044
That would be greatly appreciated. I should man up and go with the i3 over the i5, but, I'm a ***** and would prefer to be safe. I should pull the trigger this weekend (but, again, I'm a.. nevermind).
I think you may have already picked out your parts, but I did finally do some testing with 3 Xbox360 extenders plus the HTPC all running. Here's what I found:
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Originally Posted by tlniec /forum/post/21675252
I think you may have already picked out your parts, but I did finally do some testing with 3 Xbox360 extenders plus the HTPC all running. Here's what I found:
Wow, thank you for testing that.. the i3 is an impressive CPU for any HTPC build. I did already pick out my parts and due to the bundle deal the difference between the i3 and i5 was only about $50 bucks at Micro Center I erred on the side of caution.
But, this gives credence to what Assassin has been saying since... well, page 1. There is no need to go heavier than an i3. I had a feeling MSFT's recommendation was pre Sandy Bridge and could have been outdated.
I and many others appreciate your taking the time to perform that test. I'm off to the city, will check in tomorrow.
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