can you run a pc through an lcd tv at a constant 1920x1080 resolution. I have heard some lcd tvs only support pc playback at lower resolutions. IF so this is not good as movies from the pc will be in low resolution. SOMe lcd tvs say not to connect a pc to teh tv's hdmi port and only use the rgb pc input port. IS this correct. Can you run a pc through a lcd tv at 1920x1080 desktop resolution via hdmi.
@210482fmj Unless your TV is incompatible, there's no reason why you can feed a 1080i signal via HDMI or VGA. I don't know of any TV that would that is incompatible, but if you know of one, post the model and I'll take a look at it.
@realhtinfo it says in the manual not to connect a pc via hdmi on some tvs. THe new sony tvs have standard hdmi ports and a special pc hdmi port which is specially made for pc input. Most lcd tvs only support lower resolution via rgb i have heard.
@GRGO0152 Step 1: insert Windows install CD. Step 2, follow on screen instructions. You'll need to have drivers ready for you hardware (motherboard, vid card, etc.). These drivers should be available from your manufacturers website.
@eallion Yep, and today I'd probably get a Fusion-based barebones for HTPC use. If you're saying I should make an updated build video, you're right. Send me some $ for parts or put me int ouch with a manufacturer willing to donate hardware, and I'll be happy to do an updated vid.
@eallion That's funny; there's plenty of comments to the contrary from a while back (people saying I needed more power, space, etc). I guess it all depends on what you're trying to do with it.
@taejamhaha What are the maximum dimensions for an HTPC? How much do those cases cost compared to larger cases? What do small cases do to your upgrade path when you want to add more hard drives or tuner cards.
Don't get me wrong, if I were doing it all over today, I'd put an 60GB SSD and a 2GB WD Green in a smaller fusion based case, but that's because I'd take my existing case and turn it into a networked server. If you're not putting your HTPC on display, you'll appreciate the extra space.
for a home theatre pc should i got for a lcd hd tv or lcd large hd monitor? I have seen some lcd tv manuals say hdmi must not be used for pc input and most lcd tvs don't have dvi input ports and only the standard blue vga pc port. What will the quality difference between the vga and dvi connection. which will give the best picture quality for movies? a lcd tv running hd bluray drive player or pc hd monitor running hd movies through a pc. im concerned about not using pc via hdmi
@210482fmj Don't worry about damaging your set with HDMI. It will work fine as long as you choose a standard resolution. I would go with an LCD TV because you'll get a larger screen and better contrast ratios for less money.
@luchojos13 Check the date. When I built this HTPC, the few HDMI cards that were available cost a fortune and didn't bitstream DD+/DTS-MA. If you're building today for the first time, you don't know how lucky you are.
I haven't subscribed to cable since 2001. I remember the first time S-Video came to graphics cards. I threw away my VGA->composite converter and welcomed the new era. Of course, there was still overscan on my CRT. So, hook your HDMI to you LCD and count your blessings.
@wizkid5059 Life is hard when a 2-year-old has to suffer with an operating system that is older than he is...except that he's a 2 year old that should be grateful to have a computer in the first place.
@wizkid5059 Happy Birthday. What were the specs of the PC you built when you were two? Did you crap your pants because of the unbelievable performance, or just because you were only 2-years-old?
@Latvietis96 Because it's old and stock is low, it would actually cost more now then when the video was made. A modern motherboard will have more features, updated technology, and cost less.
It's not as hard as it may look. Just be patient, read a lot, and don't rush the process. My first build was about 2-3 hours because I double checked everything and was learning as I went. My last build took about 40 minutes.
Hi, thanks for the video. Found some helpful tips through the video, that i was not bringing attention before. Just some small things, but the small things makes the big be bigger. Right? :)
Yeah, but was talking to 3 years old prices, it would be cheaper with a cheap mATX case and ivesting in watercooling, it would be almost the same, but quieter and cooler :)
If you are using anolog outputs, then yes. But, most folks will just use digital audio via HDMI (which, I would argue is indistinguishable from analog at worst).
@realhtinfo we got same msi nx8500gt. a got a tip for you clean your video card every month because the dirt is really hard to get off in the heat sink
@pim47 A good choice for saving space, just keep in mind that Mini-ITX boards/cases may not offer space to install graphics cards, multiple hard drives if you need that sort of thing.
I appreciate the sentiment, but in an effort to keep the comment section of my post from degrading in a way that seems typical of YouTube, I keep a strict tolerance level on course language. Sorry about that, but with all sincerity, I appreciate you letting me know that you enjoyed the video.
@titusm I'm afraid that when installing ram, you need to refer to the manual to find the correct placement. In this case, with the Abit AB9 Mobo, the correct position for running dual channel is to put the in the matching colored slots, with an empty slot in between. The video shows the correct installation for the mobo featured, but may not be the same for every mobo.
not a bad video. depending on budget 4GB would've been a nice way to go. Yes it might be overkill but that along with a video card with 1 GB of ram (preferably the newer kind) would help in the video department. Depending on the system. a small fast HDD for just the OS and either a remote server or a 1 or 2 TB hard drive for media. this way if anything fails the entire system doesn't need work.
I agree. To keep everything quiet, these days, I would have invested in a small SSD, and run everything else off a media server located elsewhere. Unfortunately, that would have also driven the price up.
As for 4GB, stable is the name of the game for a system that you just want to work every time, so I'm not yet sold on 64 bit. With 32 bit, only 3GB will be recognizable.
@realhtinfo true, 3 GB is a very fast way to go with 32 bit and sadly yes SSDs are still too much money for what they do. I think even the Velocipator 10K rpm drives are about as much as a small SSD. Though I have found 64 bit to be stable and my particular vista 64 running some games better than my vista 32 in regards to compatibility. but it's a personal preference
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My general take is that you can spend a lot of time setting up a front end for your HTPC, days and weeks in fact. This is great if you need a 10-foot interface, eye-candy, or want to use a remote.
However, for my purposes, I found that going with Windows 7 was the right choice. Everyone using the HTPC was familiar with the interface, and happy to use a mouse/keyboard in the livingroom. I benefit from the familiarity and flexibility, and save myself hours of headaches.
@Slider68tg Static Electricity? What kind of witchcraft is that? Next you'll be trying to tell me that the world is round, or that leeches don't cure polio.
Actually, an antistatic wrist strap is a good idea when you get down to the sensitive parts like the Mobo, proc, HD, and ram. I took the old fashioned approach of grounding myself before starting those steps using the chassis of a plugged in power supply.
@realhtinfo Well i wanst trying to offend you like him lol i was just saying i assembled my pc in about a half hour just because i put the motherboard in and did the wireing becasue its not a high end pc i did mine for low end gaming.
I added this together on the calculator. Its $590 Not $589. Failure. I know your technique. Some people wouldnt buy it for $590 but they would for the price u put cuz it seems cheaper. Learned that in school :]
I just take a little compressed air to it once in a while. Truthfully, I haven't clean my computer in over a year, but don't game much so high temps aren't a problem. I have toyed around getting back into StarCraft with SC2, and would definitely give everything a once over before heading back into it.
On camera shots were done with an inexpensive, no name, battery powered omni. Voice over was a Shure Beta 87A through a Behringer Mixer into a Line 6 Toneport UX2. Recorded straight into Premiere Elements, normalization, but no compression applied.
@FoodOnCrack Sound goes through the cable on newer cards. I think on older cards, as in more than 1 year old or even older, you had to run the audio from you sound card to the vid card. On DVI, you can convert to HDMI, but you will have to run audio separately.
Bigger, usually considering most flat screen TV are at least 19 inches and can go to 60 or more. Sharper, however, is not necessarily true. First, the highest resolution TVs are 1080p, or 1920x1080 pixels. On the other hand, a monitor like the Dell 3007WFP has a resolution of 2560 x 1600. Compared to a 26 or 32" 1080p TV at the same distance, the Dell will look sharper (unless you are too far away for your eyes to discern that level of detail.)
Latest PC in the living room, all parts from Newegg: $18 Roswell Case $30 Antec Earthwatts 300 Power supply $82 Biostar G31d-M7 Mobo -- E5300, 65W bundled w/ mobo $50 2GB DDR2 $100 2TB wd green Hard Drive $30 ATI 5450 $70 Bluray $30 Windows 7 edu license $410 Total Going to 720p Plasma and 21" LCD, using standard microsoft wireless key/mouse, looking for a more compact control system. No special front end, at the end of the day, I prefer just to click on files and use desktop software.
Depends on what you're going to use it for. That vid card is probably actively cooled, so you'll need to be aware of noise in a HT environment, but you shouldn't be at any shortage of power for music/video playback. I'd say the biggest concern would be HD space, go grab yourself at least a TB.
Your use of the term "disturbing" is a little hyperbolic, don't you think. What would truly be "disturbing", to a new builder, would be bent pins, shorted motherboards, and backwards wiring connectors. From the time you start gathering your components to completion, an hour isn't uncommon, more if you don't have a lot of experience. It's not a race.
why abit? abit makes terrible quality boards. I have owned many boards with 2 abits both dead and are the the only two that ever die on me. i have some even older asus, gigabyte, dfi and msi still kicking. i am glad that abit is finally closing it's door. bye bye and don't ever come back.
@doct0rthrill At the time, the offered the lowest price on a 6 SATA port board, which I knew I would need as the 500GB drive was one of the biggest at the time. And yes, I eventually had some memory issues that I tracked to to an incompatibility with he board and switched it out for an MSI.
@realhtinfo memory issues...something that any abit owners will eventually experience. My 2nd abit board had a dead memory slot out of the box and after less than 2 years, the board just completely failed. My first abit just died a few months ago. the board accepted power, but one day the power switch (the 2 pins on the board) decided it was going to take a long break and so i let it be. it's now living happily under 6 feet of trash in a land fill, where all abit products belong, in toronto
@doct0rthrill because the video is probably old...use commen sense when building a HTPC...it's pretty much the same as building a gaming PC. You want a good sound board and good motherboard and a good video card that can handle the TVs resolution and of course you want it a good DVD drive or Blue Ray Drive. The footprint needs to be thought about as well. The smaller the case the better cooling you'll need. Liquid cooling for quiet operation.
@Greenmarine6 i am against buying sound cards cause the quality is never going to be as good as a quality stand alone stereo system. all you need is a mb with optical out and a good amp + speakers.
@doct0rthrill I agree with you to a point. There are many issues to look at besides hardware. Such as speakers, speaker placement, using the correct software for the purpose. My stand alone Pre-amp is an Onkyo with Klipsch speakers. Onkyo to me sounds the best for the money spent. However I recenlty changed to a sound card in my PC (TB)...I won't go back to a Pre-Amp.....EVER!
What is the part number of that intel stock cooler? I've been looking for a quiet CPU fan replacement. My stock cooler is driving my crazy, and 3rd party coolers never fit.
It's a Prescott P4 640 (socket 775). I know Intel advises against putting their new coolers on older P4's, but as long as it's capable of dissipating 83 watt, it should be OK. You mentioned their newer coolers a lot more quiet, and I prefer original components. Since Intel does not provide any data on their coolers, I have to get info on what I see, and this cooler looks OK.
If it's a 775, you could try a stock cooler, but you'd probably be better off getting an aftermarket cooler designed to be quiet. Scythe is one one the companies that has a reputation for such coolers. Check out silentpcreview for a number of tests and reviews.
NOt very informative on how to build an Ht pc. He mainly Emphasized on how every thing should make less noise but did not show how to put it all Together except for the cpu. 3. out of 5
@realhtinfo hi there, great stiff bute tell me, how can i get 5.1 from the pc? I have it conected via 3.5 jack on the pc and a aduio jack on the home theater but i only get 2.1, please help. Thanks
You need to use a digital audio out like HDMI, SPDIF, or Optical, or use the multichannel analog inputs on your AVR with a 6 channel soundcard/motherboard.
need help i have done all of that but when i turn it on every thing works the fan spins and the cd drive open and closes but nothing comes up on the monitor it just say in sleep mode???? and help???
It is showing "Sleep Mode" on the screen or you are getting no post at all?
If you're not getting a post of any kind, take the components down to the bare minimum: Mobo, CPU, Ram...vid card if necessary. You should get a post. If so, add components back one at a time.
@THEMRJISHERE If the light is amber, it means the monitor is still in power saving mode and is not receiving a signal. Do you hear any noises like hard drives spinning up to indicate that the computer is running, but is simply not sending a signal? Could be a bad cable, or the wrong input selected on the monitor.
Are there any error beeps or codes on the motherboard? Read your mobo manual and you'll likely find a diagnosis light or display of some sort.
@realhtinfo the mobo is not makeing any beeping sounds as it does not have a buzzer or a speaker it is not the monitor as i have tryed a diffrent one there if no sound coming from the hard drive and have tryed a hdd with a operative system on and still nothing could i have shorted somthing out?
It sounds like there is a defective component in there somewhere. All I can suggest is to meticulously troubleshoot one component at a time, read all your documentation, and post as several computer forums in the hopes that someone there may have had a similar situation to yours.
Be sure to include all model number for your entire build, and be as clear as possible about what you have tried so far, and what problems you are still experiencing.
@GFXEditing Yep, if I would have had a time machine 2 years ago when this video was made I guess I could have bought a Core i7, or i23, or Intel Quantum X6000 Magic Edition. Too bad for me.
@GFXEditing From your perspective, why would I have needed a more powerful machine? From my perspective, I wasn't planning on playing games on this system, so more power would have just equaled more upfront cost, more long term cost from power consumption, more noise, and more heat.
Are you also one of those who tell people that onboard sound is good enough. It is wrong. there is a big difference between onboard and a pci soundcard. you can not build a perfect media center without a good sound card. But everything else you're good at. Why do people always think that a sound card does not mean anything for the sound
@vovdiiii Because if you're using digital sound, which most folks are now that it's passed through HDMI in modern video cards, you don't need a sound card. And, if you're using digital audio out, built-in is good enough.
Now, if you're not using HDMI or Digital, and if you're using analog, yes, there is a difference, but most people can't tell the difference. With the exception of gamers chasing frame rates or audiophiles looking for the best SNR, sound cards are dead.
i want ask you , my pc has biostar motherboard - inter core 2 due and my operating system is windows xp . my problem : sometimes my computer stop and when remove the sata cable from my hard disk and then plug it the computer again work normaly . can you help me . sorry for bad english
can you run a pc through an lcd tv at a constant 1920x1080 resolution. I have heard some lcd tvs only support pc playback at lower resolutions. IF so this is not good as movies from the pc will be in low resolution. SOMe lcd tvs say not to connect a pc to teh tv's hdmi port and only use the rgb pc input port. IS this correct. Can you run a pc through a lcd tv at 1920x1080 desktop resolution via hdmi.
210482fmj 3 weeks ago
@210482fmj Unless your TV is incompatible, there's no reason why you can feed a 1080i signal via HDMI or VGA. I don't know of any TV that would that is incompatible, but if you know of one, post the model and I'll take a look at it.
realhtinfo 3 weeks ago
@realhtinfo it says in the manual not to connect a pc via hdmi on some tvs. THe new sony tvs have standard hdmi ports and a special pc hdmi port which is specially made for pc input. Most lcd tvs only support lower resolution via rgb i have heard.
210482fmj 3 weeks ago
@210482fmj Which make/model is this? I'd like to download the manual and take a look.
As long as the resolution and refresh rate are HDTV standard, there should be any difference in the signal between a PC or cablebox/blu-ray/roku/etc.
realhtinfo 2 weeks ago
How do I install an operating system on a custom build pc? please help.
GRGO0152 3 weeks ago
@GRGO0152 Step 1: insert Windows install CD. Step 2, follow on screen instructions. You'll need to have drivers ready for you hardware (motherboard, vid card, etc.). These drivers should be available from your manufacturers website.
realhtinfo 3 weeks ago
@realhtinfo Does that mean that I have to buy a new windows cd? I already have a laptop with windows 7 on it, but it never came with a cd.
GRGO0152 3 weeks ago
This is so overkill for an htpc even back in the day
eallion 4 weeks ago
also today you could make a gaming pc for less than half that cost
eallion 4 weeks ago
@eallion Yep, and today I'd probably get a Fusion-based barebones for HTPC use. If you're saying I should make an updated build video, you're right. Send me some $ for parts or put me int ouch with a manufacturer willing to donate hardware, and I'll be happy to do an updated vid.
realhtinfo 3 weeks ago
@eallion That's funny; there's plenty of comments to the contrary from a while back (people saying I needed more power, space, etc). I guess it all depends on what you're trying to do with it.
realhtinfo 3 weeks ago
Who knew ben stiller had a little brother?
JohnWasHereYea 1 month ago 4
@JohnWasHereYea I didn't know that...oh wait. I get it; that's a new one.
realhtinfo 1 month ago
way too large for an HTPC
taejamhaha 2 months ago
@taejamhaha What are the maximum dimensions for an HTPC? How much do those cases cost compared to larger cases? What do small cases do to your upgrade path when you want to add more hard drives or tuner cards.
Don't get me wrong, if I were doing it all over today, I'd put an 60GB SSD and a 2GB WD Green in a smaller fusion based case, but that's because I'd take my existing case and turn it into a networked server. If you're not putting your HTPC on display, you'll appreciate the extra space.
realhtinfo 2 months ago 2
@realhtinfo That's the idea. YOU don't need an upgrade path, just an SSD, since most of your media is streamable from your networked drives.
emshains 1 month ago
for a home theatre pc should i got for a lcd hd tv or lcd large hd monitor? I have seen some lcd tv manuals say hdmi must not be used for pc input and most lcd tvs don't have dvi input ports and only the standard blue vga pc port. What will the quality difference between the vga and dvi connection. which will give the best picture quality for movies? a lcd tv running hd bluray drive player or pc hd monitor running hd movies through a pc. im concerned about not using pc via hdmi
210482fmj 2 months ago
@210482fmj Don't worry about damaging your set with HDMI. It will work fine as long as you choose a standard resolution. I would go with an LCD TV because you'll get a larger screen and better contrast ratios for less money.
realhtinfo 2 months ago
why wouldnt you just buy a video card that has an hdmi output that makes so much more sense
luchojos13 2 months ago
@luchojos13 Check the date. When I built this HTPC, the few HDMI cards that were available cost a fortune and didn't bitstream DD+/DTS-MA. If you're building today for the first time, you don't know how lucky you are.
I haven't subscribed to cable since 2001. I remember the first time S-Video came to graphics cards. I threw away my VGA->composite converter and welcomed the new era. Of course, there was still overscan on my CRT. So, hook your HDMI to you LCD and count your blessings.
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TrikebalakeParkour 4 months ago
lol i have the same motherboard
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i was thinking about making my own but the motherboard i want is a Asus Rampage 3 its... out of my price range
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@wizkid5059 Life is hard when a 2-year-old has to suffer with an operating system that is older than he is...except that he's a 2 year old that should be grateful to have a computer in the first place.
realhtinfo 7 months ago 4
I built and used my first PC when I was 2; ten years ago today.
wizkid5059 7 months ago
@wizkid5059 Happy Birthday. What were the specs of the PC you built when you were two? Did you crap your pants because of the unbelievable performance, or just because you were only 2-years-old?
realhtinfo 7 months ago 9
How much could the AB-9 Pro now cost? and would it be any good?
Latvietis96 8 months ago
@Latvietis96 Because it's old and stock is low, it would actually cost more now then when the video was made. A modern motherboard will have more features, updated technology, and cost less.
realhtinfo 8 months ago
nice video but too hard for me to do it...but ur very smart..
abdullahal561 8 months ago
@abdullahal561
It's not as hard as it may look. Just be patient, read a lot, and don't rush the process. My first build was about 2-3 hours because I double checked everything and was learning as I went. My last build took about 40 minutes.
realhtinfo 8 months ago
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abdullahal561 8 months ago
Hi, thanks for the video. Found some helpful tips through the video, that i was not bringing attention before. Just some small things, but the small things makes the big be bigger. Right? :)
HQelectronicsreviews 8 months ago
@HQelectronicsreviews
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
realhtinfo 8 months ago
thanks for this great video!
poetlanie 8 months ago
@poetlanie
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
realhtinfo 8 months ago
whew!!!!!!!!
jesuscalopez 9 months ago
Yeah, but was talking to 3 years old prices, it would be cheaper with a cheap mATX case and ivesting in watercooling, it would be almost the same, but quieter and cooler :)
epizowningyou 9 months ago
With that price for HTPC, i would do micro-ATX system with no fans at all (using corsair h50 watercooling cpu cooler).
epizowningyou 9 months ago
@epizowningyou
The video is 3 years old. Prices have dropped.
realhtinfo 9 months ago 12
@realhtinfo as has Abit - RIP
IdaGno 2 weeks ago
i would recommend to also ad an nice soundcard :P well, that is what i did
basbas63 9 months ago
@basbas63
If you are using anolog outputs, then yes. But, most folks will just use digital audio via HDMI (which, I would argue is indistinguishable from analog at worst).
realhtinfo 9 months ago
@realhtinfo i use HDMI for my HTPC but i still use analog audio =) so well i need an sound card but you're true
basbas63 9 months ago
@basbas63 you're right*
basbas63 9 months ago
Nice piece, great info. Thanks.
howellfilm 9 months ago
@howellfilm You're welcome. Thank you for watching/
realhtinfo 9 months ago
@realhtinfo we got same msi nx8500gt. a got a tip for you clean your video card every month because the dirt is really hard to get off in the heat sink
nokia26300 9 months ago
I became feel like building another one though I watched this.
SUPER77LOVELY77BEAMS 9 months ago
i use a mini-itx wich is way smaller
pim47 9 months ago
@pim47 A good choice for saving space, just keep in mind that Mini-ITX boards/cases may not offer space to install graphics cards, multiple hard drives if you need that sort of thing.
Enjoy your new system!
realhtinfo 9 months ago
@realhtinfo yes they do i have 4 sata connectors a hdmi port and vga the motherboard even came with a remote
and the powersupply is the same as a laptop powersupply so it's really small
pim47 9 months ago
thank you nice info
drannard123 11 months ago
@drannard123 You're Welcome.
realhtinfo 11 months ago
OMG a snake to the left :O 4:01
OlaLawN 11 months ago
@OlaLawN
Snakes! Why'd it have to be snakes?
realhtinfo 11 months ago
@realhtinfo The sleeving on the cables look like snakes (:
wwyk1993 10 months ago
What currency do u use
MegaLittleBigGuy 11 months ago
@MegaLittleBigGuy Barter and trade whenever possible, but for the purpose of the stated prices in the video, US Dollars.
realhtinfo 11 months ago
you stooled the video because its advertisement in the mouvie!
csgamer11 1 year ago
@csgamer11
I'm not sure I understand. Can you elaborate?
realhtinfo 1 year ago
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I appreciate the sentiment, but in an effort to keep the comment section of my post from degrading in a way that seems typical of YouTube, I keep a strict tolerance level on course language. Sorry about that, but with all sincerity, I appreciate you letting me know that you enjoyed the video.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
lol they come in two flavors
jackwuzup 1 year ago
best video
S5rTNrN3S6Tw6T5v 1 year ago
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Thanks.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
you installed the ram wrong - you did not put them in dual position - usually you have to place them one after another -
i believed first that the color is important but when checking with cpu-id i saw i was wrong.
good luck .
nice video
titusm 1 year ago
@titusm I'm afraid that when installing ram, you need to refer to the manual to find the correct placement. In this case, with the Abit AB9 Mobo, the correct position for running dual channel is to put the in the matching colored slots, with an empty slot in between. The video shows the correct installation for the mobo featured, but may not be the same for every mobo.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
hard drives come in 2 flavours: chocolate and vanilla! : )
darkmyth2 1 year ago
thank yah
frasskid31 1 year ago
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ok thanks
doktordog123 1 year ago
good job!
killyoulikeapig 1 year ago
thank you. you should to create a movie, how to build the system (installing OS, video card manager, monitor manager and other things)
gregaras5000 1 year ago
@gregaras5000
I agree, I should. It's been on my "To Do" list for a while, but I haven't gotten it crossed off yet.
Thanks for watching.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
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hello
with a DVD burner can you only burn dvds or watch dvd movies?
doktordog123 1 year ago
@doktordog123 4:26 This is DVD-ROM so, you can watch and burn DVD movies.
gregaras5000 1 year ago
Nice video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
lightingfiber 1 year ago
@lightingfiber
Thank you.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
nice clear video
rymc28 1 year ago
@rymc28
Thank you.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
check out my build it is a I7 950
You2TheWorld 1 year ago
It's surprising to see how much tech has gotten cheaper in 3 years. For that exact price I got
AMD Phenom ii x4 955 BE 3.8GHz
Coolermaster CM Storm Scout with 5 case fans
Arctic Cooler Freezer Pro CPU cooler (came with thermal paste)
Asus M4A785TD-EVO Motherboard (AM3 socket, 785G chipset)
ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB
SATAII 1TB 7200 RPM HDD
4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM
700 Watt Coolermaster PSU (bundled with Case)
all from ebuyer.
Edge0fPain 1 year ago
not a bad video. depending on budget 4GB would've been a nice way to go. Yes it might be overkill but that along with a video card with 1 GB of ram (preferably the newer kind) would help in the video department. Depending on the system. a small fast HDD for just the OS and either a remote server or a 1 or 2 TB hard drive for media. this way if anything fails the entire system doesn't need work.
experimental0000 1 year ago
@experimental0000
I agree. To keep everything quiet, these days, I would have invested in a small SSD, and run everything else off a media server located elsewhere. Unfortunately, that would have also driven the price up.
As for 4GB, stable is the name of the game for a system that you just want to work every time, so I'm not yet sold on 64 bit. With 32 bit, only 3GB will be recognizable.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo true, 3 GB is a very fast way to go with 32 bit and sadly yes SSDs are still too much money for what they do. I think even the Velocipator 10K rpm drives are about as much as a small SSD. Though I have found 64 bit to be stable and my particular vista 64 running some games better than my vista 32 in regards to compatibility. but it's a personal preference
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plentifuldukedo 1 year ago
thats poor
howtodownloadfull 1 year ago
@howtodownloadfull Your comment is quite ambiguous. Could you expand?
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo no it has no expand THATS POOR
howtodownloadfull 8 months ago
you mean DVI port
VooDy89 1 year ago
@VooDy89 What did I say? VGA? Is this in the video or in the comments?
realhtinfo 1 year ago
I would use Mythbuntu operating system ... :)
maw88ify 1 year ago
@maw88ify
My general take is that you can spend a lot of time setting up a front end for your HTPC, days and weeks in fact. This is great if you need a 10-foot interface, eye-candy, or want to use a remote.
However, for my purposes, I found that going with Windows 7 was the right choice. Everyone using the HTPC was familiar with the interface, and happy to use a mouse/keyboard in the livingroom. I benefit from the familiarity and flexibility, and save myself hours of headaches.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@maw88ify Mythtv and possible add XBMC & Boxee as add ons to the menu like I have my setup now works great for everything I need.
nectarineblue 1 year ago
lol, this whole PC is cheaper than my graphic card alone. xD
SedoSan 1 year ago
@SedoSan
Watching youtube clips on a graphics card that powerful must be like pouring sunshine and puppy-dogs directly into your eyes.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo
not really, graphic card wont enhance youtube vids from any other normal card :P, though i know you're being sarcastic.
I'm not making fun of this home theater PC, i'm just amazed as how cheap a good PC can go! :D
SedoSan 1 year ago
@SedoSan
And in return, I wasn't making fun of you for spending bigger money on a graphics cards, just looking to spread a little humor. Thanks for watching!
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@SedoSan Then you sir, have been ripped off.
disturbed9411 1 year ago
Where is your anti-static wrist strap?
Slider68tg 1 year ago
@Slider68tg Static Electricity? What kind of witchcraft is that? Next you'll be trying to tell me that the world is round, or that leeches don't cure polio.
Actually, an antistatic wrist strap is a good idea when you get down to the sensitive parts like the Mobo, proc, HD, and ram. I took the old fashioned approach of grounding myself before starting those steps using the chassis of a plugged in power supply.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
DAMN Took you lke 2 hours?! mabe becasue you where filming huh?
andrewisflyyy 1 year ago
@andrewisflyyy Please see response to OzzyOsbourne below.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo Well i wanst trying to offend you like him lol i was just saying i assembled my pc in about a half hour just because i put the motherboard in and did the wireing becasue its not a high end pc i did mine for low end gaming.
andrewisflyyy 1 year ago
I added this together on the calculator. Its $590 Not $589. Failure. I know your technique. Some people wouldnt buy it for $590 but they would for the price u put cuz it seems cheaper. Learned that in school :]
Ninjaboyz128 1 year ago
@Ninjaboyz128
I must have had a rounding error. Let me know if you need me to loan you a dollar to get you through your build :)
realhtinfo 1 year ago 9
@realhtinfo cani get a loan :D
TheBigupz 1 year ago
@realhtinfo ops sorry you got a 8600 gt. sorry i comment first before finishing the video
nokia26300 9 months ago
@nokia26300
I just take a little compressed air to it once in a while. Truthfully, I haven't clean my computer in over a year, but don't game much so high temps aren't a problem. I have toyed around getting back into StarCraft with SC2, and would definitely give everything a once over before heading back into it.
realhtinfo 9 months ago
@realhtinfo oi take off the heat sink and washed it with water and soap the dirt is not coming off
nokia26300 9 months ago
On camera shots were done with an inexpensive, no name, battery powered omni. Voice over was a Shure Beta 87A through a Behringer Mixer into a Line 6 Toneport UX2. Recorded straight into Premiere Elements, normalization, but no compression applied.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
What kind of microphone did you use to narrate the video. Excellent quality. Please reply
I2awInstinct 1 year ago
does a hdmi videocard make sound go through the hdmi cable or is there a device for it?
FoodOnCrack 1 year ago
@FoodOnCrack With some cards, the sound will go through the HDMI by connecting a cable from inside your case to the side of your video card.
GruntyStudios 1 year ago
@FoodOnCrack Sound goes through the cable on newer cards. I think on older cards, as in more than 1 year old or even older, you had to run the audio from you sound card to the vid card. On DVI, you can convert to HDMI, but you will have to run audio separately.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
it saves cash to connect a pc to tv, it also doesnt reqs speakers and it is bigger and sharper
FoodOnCrack 1 year ago
@FoodOnCrack
Bigger, usually considering most flat screen TV are at least 19 inches and can go to 60 or more. Sharper, however, is not necessarily true. First, the highest resolution TVs are 1080p, or 1920x1080 pixels. On the other hand, a monitor like the Dell 3007WFP has a resolution of 2560 x 1600. Compared to a 26 or 32" 1080p TV at the same distance, the Dell will look sharper (unless you are too far away for your eyes to discern that level of detail.)
realhtinfo 1 year ago
I have this vidieo car but now I buy better
uhti10 1 year ago
@uhti10
My current pic for a HTPC card is the ATI 5450. Newegg has them for as low as $25 after rebate. If you're not gaming, you just can't beat that.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
realhtinfo 1 year ago
how would this rig be:
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Processor
4 Gig DDR2 RAM
SAPPHIRE ATI Radeon HD 5570
160Gig SATA HDD
300W power supply
lazylewbob 1 year ago
@lazylewbob
Depends on what you're going to use it for. That vid card is probably actively cooled, so you'll need to be aware of noise in a HT environment, but you shouldn't be at any shortage of power for music/video playback. I'd say the biggest concern would be HD space, go grab yourself at least a TB.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
It's disturbing that he said "an hour or two later" as if it takes that long to assemble your components
OzzyOsbourne 1 year ago
@OzzyOsbourne
Your use of the term "disturbing" is a little hyperbolic, don't you think. What would truly be "disturbing", to a new builder, would be bent pins, shorted motherboards, and backwards wiring connectors. From the time you start gathering your components to completion, an hour isn't uncommon, more if you don't have a lot of experience. It's not a race.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
Personally I use DFI motherboards they offer many more options for over clocking or under clocking in the BIOS.
Greenmarine6 1 year ago
why abit? abit makes terrible quality boards. I have owned many boards with 2 abits both dead and are the the only two that ever die on me. i have some even older asus, gigabyte, dfi and msi still kicking. i am glad that abit is finally closing it's door. bye bye and don't ever come back.
doct0rthrill 1 year ago
@doct0rthrill At the time, the offered the lowest price on a 6 SATA port board, which I knew I would need as the 500GB drive was one of the biggest at the time. And yes, I eventually had some memory issues that I tracked to to an incompatibility with he board and switched it out for an MSI.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo memory issues...something that any abit owners will eventually experience. My 2nd abit board had a dead memory slot out of the box and after less than 2 years, the board just completely failed. My first abit just died a few months ago. the board accepted power, but one day the power switch (the 2 pins on the board) decided it was going to take a long break and so i let it be. it's now living happily under 6 feet of trash in a land fill, where all abit products belong, in toronto
doct0rthrill 1 year ago
@doct0rthrill because the video is probably old...use commen sense when building a HTPC...it's pretty much the same as building a gaming PC. You want a good sound board and good motherboard and a good video card that can handle the TVs resolution and of course you want it a good DVD drive or Blue Ray Drive. The footprint needs to be thought about as well. The smaller the case the better cooling you'll need. Liquid cooling for quiet operation.
Greenmarine6 1 year ago
@Greenmarine6 i am against buying sound cards cause the quality is never going to be as good as a quality stand alone stereo system. all you need is a mb with optical out and a good amp + speakers.
doct0rthrill 1 year ago
@doct0rthrill I agree with you to a point. There are many issues to look at besides hardware. Such as speakers, speaker placement, using the correct software for the purpose. My stand alone Pre-amp is an Onkyo with Klipsch speakers. Onkyo to me sounds the best for the money spent. However I recenlty changed to a sound card in my PC (TB)...I won't go back to a Pre-Amp.....EVER!
Greenmarine6 1 year ago
@Greenmarine6 did you try your onboard optical and compare the difference?
doct0rthrill 1 year ago
What is the part number of that intel stock cooler? I've been looking for a quiet CPU fan replacement. My stock cooler is driving my crazy, and 3rd party coolers never fit.
windekind27 1 year ago
@windekind27
Which proc do you have? I think Intel uses the same stock cooler for all their chips, but I could be wrong as I've never really looked into it.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo
@realhtinfo
It's a Prescott P4 640 (socket 775). I know Intel advises against putting their new coolers on older P4's, but as long as it's capable of dissipating 83 watt, it should be OK. You mentioned their newer coolers a lot more quiet, and I prefer original components. Since Intel does not provide any data on their coolers, I have to get info on what I see, and this cooler looks OK.
windekind27 1 year ago
@windekind27
If it's a 775, you could try a stock cooler, but you'd probably be better off getting an aftermarket cooler designed to be quiet. Scythe is one one the companies that has a reputation for such coolers. Check out silentpcreview for a number of tests and reviews.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
Perhaps. I just wanted to know the type number of the fan you showed at 2:40
windekind27 1 year ago
@windekind27 It just came in the same box as the proc, google says it's likely a E21984-001
realhtinfo 1 year ago
NOt very informative on how to build an Ht pc. He mainly Emphasized on how every thing should make less noise but did not show how to put it all Together except for the cpu. 3. out of 5
leo874life 1 year ago
I like that case, Do they still sell it?
ksidornseif 1 year ago
@ksidornseif Current v. is the Antec P183. I'm don't like the look of the new vents on the 183, but they're functional.
What's new:
-Front door vents, wider vents along the door frame, improve airflow.
-Filters & filter doors are integrated. The doors are modified to provide greater airflow, cooler system temperatures.
-Drive bay covers are vented and include air filters to provide better airflow.
-Lower fan located in front of the hd cage for installation of longer PSUs/ easier cable routing.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo hi there, great stiff bute tell me, how can i get 5.1 from the pc? I have it conected via 3.5 jack on the pc and a aduio jack on the home theater but i only get 2.1, please help. Thanks
pontico6000 1 year ago
@pontico6000
You need to use a digital audio out like HDMI, SPDIF, or Optical, or use the multichannel analog inputs on your AVR with a 6 channel soundcard/motherboard.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
ur awesome for doing dis :)
dstar0007 1 year ago
@dstar0007
Thanks.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo ur welcome
dstar0007 1 year ago
thats a rip
diamondred123 1 year ago
need help i have done all of that but when i turn it on every thing works the fan spins and the cd drive open and closes but nothing comes up on the monitor it just say in sleep mode???? and help???
THEMRJISHERE 1 year ago
@THEMRJISHERE
It is showing "Sleep Mode" on the screen or you are getting no post at all?
If you're not getting a post of any kind, take the components down to the bare minimum: Mobo, CPU, Ram...vid card if necessary. You should get a post. If so, add components back one at a time.
Also, double check your power and switch wiring.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo no still nothing the light on the monitor stays amber could it be the switch it turns it on??
THEMRJISHERE 1 year ago
@THEMRJISHERE If the light is amber, it means the monitor is still in power saving mode and is not receiving a signal. Do you hear any noises like hard drives spinning up to indicate that the computer is running, but is simply not sending a signal? Could be a bad cable, or the wrong input selected on the monitor.
Are there any error beeps or codes on the motherboard? Read your mobo manual and you'll likely find a diagnosis light or display of some sort.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo the mobo is not makeing any beeping sounds as it does not have a buzzer or a speaker it is not the monitor as i have tryed a diffrent one there if no sound coming from the hard drive and have tryed a hdd with a operative system on and still nothing could i have shorted somthing out?
THEMRJISHERE 1 year ago
@THEMRJISHERE
It sounds like there is a defective component in there somewhere. All I can suggest is to meticulously troubleshoot one component at a time, read all your documentation, and post as several computer forums in the hopes that someone there may have had a similar situation to yours.
Be sure to include all model number for your entire build, and be as clear as possible about what you have tried so far, and what problems you are still experiencing.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
Damn the graphics card is huge
clevelandsmith65 1 year ago
@clevelandsmith65
Mostly Heatsink, but yeah. Could have been tight in a smaller case.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
powerfull prossesor, pha! e4300 is only 1.8ghz single
GFXEditing 1 year ago
@GFXEditing Yep, if I would have had a time machine 2 years ago when this video was made I guess I could have bought a Core i7, or i23, or Intel Quantum X6000 Magic Edition. Too bad for me.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo u could of had a more powerfull and louder machine but just put it ouside the room with longer cables?
GFXEditing 1 year ago
@GFXEditing From your perspective, why would I have needed a more powerful machine? From my perspective, I wasn't planning on playing games on this system, so more power would have just equaled more upfront cost, more long term cost from power consumption, more noise, and more heat.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
Are you also one of those who tell people that onboard sound is good enough. It is wrong. there is a big difference between onboard and a pci soundcard. you can not build a perfect media center without a good sound card. But everything else you're good at. Why do people always think that a sound card does not mean anything for the sound
vovdiiii 1 year ago
@vovdiiii Because if you're using digital sound, which most folks are now that it's passed through HDMI in modern video cards, you don't need a sound card. And, if you're using digital audio out, built-in is good enough.
Now, if you're not using HDMI or Digital, and if you're using analog, yes, there is a difference, but most people can't tell the difference. With the exception of gamers chasing frame rates or audiophiles looking for the best SNR, sound cards are dead.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@realhtinfo sound cards arent dead,only cuz 1 in 3 people has a sound card doesn't mean its dead
Abraxas20012 1 year ago
@Abraxas20012 I think 1 in 3 is really high. Where did you get the number?
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@vovdiiii i agree, its worth that little more money and compared to the price of the whole project its a tiny price
GFXEditing 1 year ago
@vovdiiii schooled
watterrbottle 1 year ago
my grandma actualy used this as a guide :P
manyakols9 1 year ago
@manyakols9
If your Grandma builds computers, that's awesome. She could probably teach you a thing or two.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
hey its me again what else can i buy in terms of monitors and other stuff?, I'm required to use up the budget as possible with out going over.
akadensetsu 1 year ago
@akadensetsu Well, for a home theater PC, you should invest in an HDTV or Projector, and a surround sound system.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
i want ask you , my pc has biostar motherboard - inter core 2 due and my operating system is windows xp . my problem : sometimes my computer stop and when remove the sata cable from my hard disk and then plug it the computer again work normaly . can you help me . sorry for bad english
sss92220 1 year ago
@sss92220 Hi, you should post your question on a computer hardware forum and you'll get lots of help.
It sounds to me like there is a file in use on the drive when you pull it.
realhtinfo 1 year ago
@sss92220
OMG biostar ... Throw that chit away .
hitachi088 1 year ago
wooooww that didn't cost a lot actually nice video
thementalist226 1 year ago