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Full story I for one am kind of excited, and kind of pissed. Those new discs will be great for all us with files to burn... but I JUST got my DVD burner for christmas (because I was wating for Plextor to release one with error checking and a BURNproof-equivelent for DVD-/+R/W)-- and now...

Well, what I've pieced together is as follows: Antec Overture (case) Athlon XP 1800+ ECS K7S5A PRO (motherboard) 256MB Crucial PC-2100 RAM 40GB Western Digital SE hard drive M-Audio Audiophile (sound card) Radeon 9000Pro All-in-Wonder (video card) Lite On 16X DVD-ROM My planned...

When I say odd, I do mean odd... not in shape or dimension, really, but it is indeed odd... I did have pictures of this room, but my computer crashed recently and I lost almost every digital picture I have ever taken... I did happen to have two pics of my new furniture for the room on my...

16:9 is 1.78:1 1366x768 (native resolution of my projector) is close to that... 1280x768 (standard widescreen monitor resolution) is closer to 1.67:1 I'm going to start making my screen today, but as I measured I realized this discrepency... What is the exact ratio I should measure by?

Okay, I have traced my DVD playback problem to issues with my DVD-ROM... but when I go to update the drivers for it... I find that they're non-existant! I can't find a single mention of ANY of lite-on's DVD-ROM products ANYWHERE on thier MULTIPLE websites!! :angry: Am I missing something...

Good god. I've been using this motherboard (MSI KT4 Ultra) with built-in S/PDIF output for about two weeks now for two channel operation. Works like a charm. I put in a DVD... suddenly the world collapses around me-- it doesnt work. Well, let me restate-- it doesnt work PROPERLY... the sound is...

I'm going to be running my DVD player, LCD projector, reciever, VCR, PS2, and X-Box off a single surge protector, but I don't have a convienent plug close enough. First of all-- will it be OKAY to run all this off a single surge protector? Keep in mind the biggest load would be projector...

I generally watch anywhere from 1-5 episodes of Star Trek a day (shut up. it's my life and I'll live it like a nerd til I die! :D)... one thing that really irritates me about the DVDs is the chapter organization on some of the episodes... on some, chapter 2 begins right after the opening...

Well, I just got my order from BlueJeansCable and I must say I'm quite pleased with the quality of the product. Just what I was expecting. :emoji_thumbsup: First and foremost, the online shopping experience... A little odd, as they dont take payments directly (only through paypal) but that...

New computer on the way-- hopefully for dedicated HTPC use, but possibly not... I'm not yet convinced a HTPC such as this one (motherboard built-in S/PDIF or even Audigy S/PDIF) can outperform a standalone DVD player in the realm of sound quality and fidelity... we shall see. ;) Regardless...

I can't afford an HD switcher, but I have a couple of component devices and only one component input... How (if there's ANY way) can I effectively combine multiple 480i/480p/720p/1080i sources via component video cable? Would a trio of standard RCA 2-female-to-1-male couplers from Parts...

My projector is on the way and I'm going to need to secure some component cables for my PS2 and my Xbox... Now, there seems to be a lot of cheap-o component cable adapters for PS2 on eBay like this one : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=21184 -- will that even work? Anyone have...

I'm going to need quite a long coax cable to connect my HTPC to my reciever...really looking for something relatively cheap (

Well, in the weeks (months?) I'll be waiting on my projector, I need to get ready for it... I would like to be able to watch standard cable on my projector (despite quality) as well as use older console games (NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, Dreamcast)... while my computer wont be on HTPC duty (DTS...

A friend of mine has an MSI motherboard with S/PDIF output capabilities via a device called an "S-Bracket" -- the motherboard sells as two packages-- one with the S-bracket and bluetooth adapter, and one with neither-- but the board is the same. Anyone know where he can find this accessory?

I did a search but was a little suprised no one had posted a thread about this release... For me, this is a big deal-- it seems to cement the plans of HBO to release ALL of Oz on DVD, and not just taunt fans with the single first season set. Am I the only fan of this show on the board...

Ok, long ago I got DTS .VOB files to function on this computer... but now that I have a DVD-ROM it seems I can't play DTS DVDs or .VOB files... they run very slowly and skip and the audio comes in sparadically. What has stayed the same in my computer: 600Mhz Duron 256MB PC-100 RAM, Radeon VE...

Well guys, you're the ones that inspired me (primarily) to do this, so I thought I should let you know, that my first big DIY project is complete. Tempest/PE 300-794 set to the Adire Alignment... Many thanks to everyone who ever helped me and all the DIYers out there... I'm really pleased with...

Ok guys... I'd really like to gather some opinions here... these seem to be the "Big 4" as far as budget projectors go right now... I realize that all of these have just come out in Japan, but has anyone had a chance to see any one or more of these in person? I guess what I'm really looking...

Ok, so I'm reading more and more about the Panasonic AE-200 and I'm starting to think it might be a serious possibility for my next display upgrade. I'd be using a HTPC in conjunction with this, of course... got a few questions. The native resolution on the AE-200 is 858 x 484. I'm a...

For those of you that have assembled large MDF enclosures without countersunk screws or nails, etc. to aid in binding, could you possibly get by with only 2 clamps on a Adire Alignment ported tempest box design? After trying my best I could only come up with 2 clamps without breaking down and...

Ok guys (and gals?), my plate amp and port kits have arrived... Tempest was, as you probably know, backordered until today on Acoustic Visions, so it should be on the way shortly... have a few questions, though. Well, I know I've seen dozens of install pics with this amp (PE 300-794) or...

Ok, As soon as I finally got my XP/98SE dual boot (on two seperate hdds) all setup, I installed all my Radeon VE and Audigy drivers in 98SE, but I'm having some trouble with DOS games...as soon as I start the screen gets really distorted and the graphics are useles... it's semi functional...

Well, even though they have been put off until October, I thought I'd start a thread... can get some good preliminary stuff together. I'm not one for integrated technologies (audio and video boards) was far as motherboards go, so I'm more interested in the SSP northbridge chipset. As far as...

May not be news to anyone but me, but this means effectively that if you convert the 1/8" plug to stereo RCAs, and use the left RCA, it will function as a digital coaxial cable. We tried this on a friend's Turtle Beach card with success, so I came home to try it on my audigy, and sure enough...

I'm starting from scratch with my system per my other post, and my home theater lacks one of those great uber-remotes that seem to be popular these days. How have you guys gone about the issue of IR/RF remote control of your HTPCs? What degree of flexibility does it have? Does it function like...

I have a Radeon VE (which is, I think, the same as the Radeon 7000 core for all intensive purposes)... Anyway, I have issues with the TV-out... it seems that only the cable that CAME with the radeon works on it... none of my other S-video cables seem to work... I'm at a loss.. anyone know...

If I decide to get a projector rather than a RPTV, I'd really like to go the route of HTPC. I have a decent enough box as it is for my daily tasks, but I'd like to have a HTPC-specific box if I decide to get that projector... Obviously I'll be able to save some money, not needing to get...

Ok, I keep going back and forth between projector, RPTV, and direct view set... Ive got about 2000 US$ to spend... I would use this a LOT (hours daily), so I dont think a projector would be practical because of lamp life issues... My one big constraint is that whatever I get MUST be 4:3 or at...

I watch WAY too much Star Trek to give up my 4:3 aspect ratio, but I'm going to be purchasing a new TV for my new house when I move in... The 27" Samsung has served me well for a couple of years, and will continue to do so in my bedroom, but I definately need something a little bigger and better...