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Hello everyone! I have been lurking around this forum for some time and am now ready to build an HTPC.
I would appreciate comments/suggestions on what I still need for parts. My goals are:
1 - PVR
2 - DVD storage to hard drive / playback
3 - CD storage to hard drive / playback
4 - Connect HTPC to cable and DirecTV STBs for PVR and TV viewing
5 - Ease of use. Family members are even remote control challenged!
So far, this is what I have ordered:
AHANIX D.VINE 5
AHANIX DVINE 5 MEDIA KIT
ATI RADEON 9600 256MB 8XAGP DDR W/TV & DVI (OEM - POWERED BY ATI)
ABIT IS7
PENTIUM 4 2.6CG (800Mhz)
KINGSTON 512MB DDR400
WD 250GB 2500JD SERIAL ATA
LG ELECTRONICS 4X DVD DUAL(+-) REWRITABLE
ZALMAN ZM50-HP PURE COPPER VGA CHIPSET HEATPIPE COOLER
ZALMAN CNPS7000A-CU CPU COOLER
LINKSYS WIRELESS-G WMP54G PCI ADAPTER 54MPBS
PVR-350
XP Pro
Already have:
Win2k Server, used for file storage, lighting and HVAC control w/ X-10, wireless telephone distribution, and sensor data collection (humidity & temperature, etc.)
WAP
Multiple desktops and laptops
Items I still need but cannot find:
2 x 60mm SilenX fans
TV I plan to purchase:
Samsung HLM617W
My experience with computers dates back to 1978, so am very comfortable with them. Media computers are new to me.
Thank you in advance for any responses. The amount of information on yhis forum is so extensive, it can become confusing for a novice, like me.
I would appreciate comments/suggestions on what I still need for parts. My goals are:
1 - PVR
2 - DVD storage to hard drive / playback
3 - CD storage to hard drive / playback
4 - Connect HTPC to cable and DirecTV STBs for PVR and TV viewing
5 - Ease of use. Family members are even remote control challenged!
So far, this is what I have ordered:
AHANIX D.VINE 5
AHANIX DVINE 5 MEDIA KIT
ATI RADEON 9600 256MB 8XAGP DDR W/TV & DVI (OEM - POWERED BY ATI)
ABIT IS7
PENTIUM 4 2.6CG (800Mhz)
KINGSTON 512MB DDR400
WD 250GB 2500JD SERIAL ATA
LG ELECTRONICS 4X DVD DUAL(+-) REWRITABLE
ZALMAN ZM50-HP PURE COPPER VGA CHIPSET HEATPIPE COOLER
ZALMAN CNPS7000A-CU CPU COOLER
LINKSYS WIRELESS-G WMP54G PCI ADAPTER 54MPBS
PVR-350
XP Pro
Already have:
Win2k Server, used for file storage, lighting and HVAC control w/ X-10, wireless telephone distribution, and sensor data collection (humidity & temperature, etc.)
WAP
Multiple desktops and laptops
Items I still need but cannot find:
2 x 60mm SilenX fans
TV I plan to purchase:
Samsung HLM617W
My experience with computers dates back to 1978, so am very comfortable with them. Media computers are new to me.
Thank you in advance for any responses. The amount of information on yhis forum is so extensive, it can become confusing for a novice, like me.