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post #12631 of 15480
4/18/12 at 6:13pm
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

I went with this Mushkin ..................$120 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

I have this exact drive in my HTPC for about 3 weeks now. No issues. Just works. Bought another one today along with the 3TB Seagate 7200 RPM for my desktop replacement. I'm finally getting around to building a new desktop since my current one is 8 years old.
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post #12632 of 15480
4/18/12 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

Yeah ..Why something wrong with that one ??

cause if there is speak up ! while I can still cancel the order ...

No no...

I was wondering if you ever had one or not.

If it's your first- congrats. You will like it.

Big difference. report back your thoughts after using it.
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post #12633 of 15480
4/18/12 at 6:23pm
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Originally Posted by Mfusick View Post

No no...

I was wondering if you ever had one or not.

If it's your first- congrats. You will like it.

Big difference. report back your thoughts after using it.


haven;t built a PC in 5 years & SSD's were a pipe dream back then

Soo yeah i popped my SSD cherry

thought $120 was a good deal for a Mushkin ?
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post #12634 of 15480
4/18/12 at 6:29pm
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

haven;t built a PC in 5 years & SSD's were a pipe dream back then

Soo yeah i popped my SSD cherry

thought $120 was a good deal for a Mushkin ?

You should be very happy

$120 is for 120GB is 1$ per GB. That is the magic formula for value in SSD's these days.


60GB = $60 64GB = $64 90GB =$90 .... you get the idea.

If your getting $1 per GB for a decent brand/model SSD your getting a good deal.
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post #12635 of 15480
4/18/12 at 7:21pm
Hey All.....got a question as far as the whole HTPC thing and this looked like the forum to do it in. What are some of the uses of a HTPC ? Im guessing some uses could be a DVR, recorder, maybe music networked with receiver, and using your tv as a monitor, but im just wondering what other sorts of stuff people do with them. I have built a few desktop PCs and have been kicking around the idea of doing one for the HT, but really dont know the benefits? Even just a simple list of examples would be cool. Thanks !
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post #12636 of 15480
4/18/12 at 7:24pm
Hey guys,
Finally got my HTPC build, super excited!
I got an issue though.
I hooked it up to my txnr809 via HDMI,
And I have it set to the recommended resolution,
But the icons and start button are a bit off the screen.
So what gives??
The TV, if it matters, is a Samsung HLS7178 (1080p).
Thanks guys for such a great threat!!
Special thanks 2 assassin!!!
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post #12637 of 15480
4/18/12 at 7:28pm
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Originally Posted by Wikid S4teen View Post

Hey guys,
Finally got my HTPC build, super excited!
I got an issue though.
I hooked it up to my txnr809 via HDMI,
And I have it set to the recommended resolution,
But the icons and start button are a bit off the screen.
So what gives??
The TV, it it matters, is a Samsung HLS7178 (1080p).
Thanks guys for such a great threat!!
Special thanks 2 assassin!!!

Make sure your Samsung Aspect Ratio is set to "Screen Fit". It's probably set to 16:9
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post #12638 of 15480
4/18/12 at 7:31pm
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Originally Posted by RCD7210 View Post

Hey All.....got a question as far as the whole HTPC thing and this looked like the forum to do it in. What are some of the uses of a HTPC ? Im guessing some uses could be a DVR, recorder, maybe music networked with receiver, and using your tv as a monitor, but im just wondering what other sorts of stuff people do with them. I have built a few desktop PCs and have been kicking around the idea of doing one for the HT, but really dont know the benefits? Even just a simple list of examples would be cool. Thanks !

For me it's a few things.

First it is the convenience of having all my media available easily on my entertainment system. Media means movies.. Tv shows.. Music and pictures.

Second. I really like that I can play a movie at the touch of a button without getting off couch to find a disc. No waiting for FBI warnings or navigating menus either. Just bang- instant gratification.

I also like being able to stream movies from online and also play back on my home theater system movies or shows I have downloaded or ripped .
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post #12639 of 15480
4/18/12 at 7:48pm
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Originally Posted by Wikid S4teen View Post

Hey guys,
Finally got my HTPC build, super excited!
I got an issue though.
I hooked it up to my txnr809 via HDMI,
And I have it set to the recommended resolution,
But the icons and start button are a bit off the screen.
So what gives??
The TV, if it matters, is a Samsung HLS7178 (1080p).
Thanks guys for such a great threat!!
Special thanks 2 assassin!!!

on Sharp's it's called "dot by dot " so it will vary what it's called
& make sure that you have the PC set to 100% scan as well
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post #12640 of 15480
4/18/12 at 7:53pm
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Originally Posted by RCD7210 View Post

Hey All.....got a question as far as the whole HTPC thing and this looked like the forum to do it in. What are some of the uses of a HTPC ? Im guessing some uses could be a DVR, recorder, maybe music networked with receiver, and using your tv as a monitor, but im just wondering what other sorts of stuff people do with them. I have built a few desktop PCs and have been kicking around the idea of doing one for the HT, but really dont know the benefits? Even just a simple list of examples would be cool. Thanks !

Me ?
it means streaming 1080p , music from any PC in the house in 9.2 channel sound, being able to check e-mail & not have to leave the recliner ,surf the web while watching sports (I use a 2 smaller monitor in extended desktop )multi-task like a mad man , and all those other thing like stated above ^^^^^^

U-Tube on a 80" display
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post #12641 of 15480
4/18/12 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by thefever View Post

Make sure your Samsung Aspect Ratio is set to "Screen Fit". It's probably set to 16:9

Thanks Fever,
It only gives me
Zoom1, zoom2, 4:3 or 16:9
As options...???
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post #12642 of 15480
4/18/12 at 8:27pm
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Originally Posted by Wikid S4teen View Post

Thanks Fever,
It only gives me
Zoom1, zoom2, 4:3 or 16:9
As options...???

That's a DLP. You may never get a perfect fit. That's just a limitation of the DLP. Use the controls to adjust over and underscan.

See my guide for more on setting up your HDTV step by step.
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post #12643 of 15480
4/18/12 at 8:55pm
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

on Sharp's it's called "dot by dot " so it will vary what it's called
& make sure that you have the PC set to 100% scan as well

Forgive my ignorance, but where do I set that.

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Originally Posted by assassin View Post

That's a DLP. You may never get a perfect fit. That's just a limitation of the DLP. Use the controls to adjust over and underscan.

See my guide for more on setting up your HDTV step by step.

Seriously, hmm bummer. I'll try the guides again.
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post #12644 of 15480
4/18/12 at 9:09pm
I just bought a Harmony One remote today. Where can I find a good USB IR reciver for my HTPC for use with my new remote? I'd like to have one that I can plug in the back of my HTPC and can set it on top.
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post #12645 of 15480
4/18/12 at 9:26pm
Assassin,
I got it working with your guides.
But now, I start a movie, it plays for a few seconds, then stops and goes back to the movie backdrop.
I got a prompt the first time but couldn't read the entire prompt before it disappeared.
It said something about the video, an error.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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post #12646 of 15480
4/19/12 at 2:57am
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Originally Posted by hollatbk View Post

I just bought a Harmony One remote today. Where can I find a good USB IR reciver for my HTPC for use with my new remote? I'd like to have one that I can plug in the back of my HTPC and can set it on top.

$14 eBay:



And the remote is pretty good as well! You need to set the Harmony as:

Manufacturer: ORTek. Model: VRC-1100.
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post #12647 of 15480
4/19/12 at 3:36am
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Originally Posted by hollatbk View Post

I just bought a Harmony One remote today. Where can I find a good USB IR reciver for my HTPC for use with my new remote? I'd like to have one that I can plug in the back of my HTPC and can set it on top.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Pavillion...item2ebd662543

Just an example of the one I use . E-bay has a lot of the HPs just do a search . The remote really doesn't matter. The ir reciever is plug and play and works great .
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post #12648 of 15480
4/19/12 at 3:46am
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Originally Posted by Wikid S4teen View Post

Assassin,
I got it working with your guides.
But now, I start a movie, it plays for a few seconds, then stops and goes back to the movie backdrop.
I got a prompt the first time but couldn't read the entire prompt before it disappeared.
It said something about the video, an error.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

How did you get the movie ? D/L from net ? Burn from dvd ? Live ? Is this the very first time you played a movie?

Some folks have trouble like this and then find out it's not there htpc . It ends up being a bad D/L (if that's how u got it) . If you d/l crap in you will get crap back out ! I had this issue with a couple movies . Deleted them and found another source. Fixed .

Could be a codec issue . What container are you using .

These are a lot of the questions folks are going to ask in order to help you
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post #12649 of 15480
4/19/12 at 3:54am
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Originally Posted by thefever View Post

MKVMerge does not remux the file, it simply writes the file into an MKV container. If you have a messed up AVI file, and convert to MKV, it will result in a messed up MKV file.

I found a fix that appears to have corrected the problem without reprocessing the files. Under the SWAP tab in the Shark007 configurator I check disable Windows DMO video codec and no more playback issues with these files.
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post #12650 of 15480
4/19/12 at 6:33am
Not sure if this is the best match for my question but certainly related.

My computer is general use with htpc duties as well.

I have my main monitor set to HP 22' LCD via DVI and my pj set to HDMI and desktop extended.

While watching TV in WMC the cursor is locked to that window and can't move it back to the main display in a graceful way. I have used win key on keyboard which brings up the Start Menu and then I can use the mouse on mon 1 until I close a window and then it jumps back to WMC.

Surely there must be a Better Way?????

Help!

Thanks
Rew
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post #12651 of 15480
4/19/12 at 7:20am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Rew452 View Post

Not sure if this is the best match for my question but certainly related.

My computer is general use with htpc duties as well.

I have my main monitor set to HP 22' LCD via DVI and my pj set to HDMI and desktop extended.

While watching TV in WMC the cursor is locked to that window and can't move it back to the main display in a graceful way. I have used win key on keyboard which brings up the Start Menu and then I can use the mouse on mon 1 until I close a window and then it jumps back to WMC.

Surely there must be a Better Way?????

Help!

Thanks
Rew

What about trying to switch using the "Windows" and "P" keys pressed together?
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post #12652 of 15480
4/19/12 at 7:22am
Thread Starter 
I have added a few more Plex guides.

If you don't know much about Plex I think what you will read will really amaze you. Its a completely different way of setting up and using your media.

You will see once you read the guides. Too much stuff to post here.

Let me just say that I am impressed at certain aspects of it. And it takes a lot to impress me.

Check them out.
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post #12653 of 15480
4/19/12 at 7:39am
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Originally Posted by flocko View Post

How did you get the movie ? D/L from net ? Burn from dvd ? Live ? Is this the very first time you played a movie?

Some folks have trouble like this and then find out it's not there htpc . It ends up being a bad D/L (if that's how u got it) . If you d/l crap in you will get crap back out ! I had this issue with a couple movies . Deleted them and found another source. Fixed .

Could be a codec issue . What container are you using .

These are a lot of the questions folks are going to ask in order to help you

Thanks for your reply Flocko,
The movies are from DVDs, copied to my HHD via 1clickDVD software.
They were playing great on my Dell monitor, prior to connecting the HTPC to my AVR.
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post #12654 of 15480
4/19/12 at 7:46am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Wikid S4teen View Post

Assassin,
I got it working with your guides.
But now, I start a movie, it plays for a few seconds, then stops and goes back to the movie backdrop.
I got a prompt the first time but couldn't read the entire prompt before it disappeared.
It said something about the video, an error.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

What codecs did you have before (if any)? You need to make sure those are completely removed.
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post #12655 of 15480
4/19/12 at 7:53am
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Originally Posted by assassin View Post

I have added a few more Plex guides.

If you don't know much about Plex I think what you will read will really amaze you. Its a completely different way of setting up and using your media.

You will see once you read the guides. Too much stuff to post here.

Let me just say that I am impressed at certain aspects of it. And it takes a lot to impress me.

Check them out.

Man, you are adding these things WAY FASTER than I can keep up with them. I haven't looked at it yet, but it sounds like PLEX is better than WMC/MB??
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post #12656 of 15480
4/19/12 at 7:55am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

Man, you are adding these things WAY FASTER than I can keep up with them. I haven't looked at it yet, but it sounds like PLEX is better than WMC/MB??

Not better or worse. Just completely different in many aspects.
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post #12657 of 15480
4/19/12 at 9:27am
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Originally Posted by assassin View Post

What codecs did you have before (if any)? You need to make sure those are completely removed.

None
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post #12658 of 15480
4/19/12 at 9:59am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Wikid S4teen View Post

None

What audio types are you trying to bitstream directly to your tv?
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post #12659 of 15480
4/19/12 at 10:03am
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Originally Posted by assassin View Post

I have added a few more Plex guides.

If you don't know much about Plex I think what you will read will really amaze you. Its a completely different way of setting up and using your media.

You will see once you read the guides. Too much stuff to post here.

Let me just say that I am impressed at certain aspects of it. And it takes a lot to impress me.

Check them out.

Will do.
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post #12660 of 15480
4/19/12 at 10:05am
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Originally Posted by assassin View Post

What about trying to switch using the "Windows" and "P" keys pressed together?

Thanks Assassin, will try that tonight and see how that works.

Rew
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