realhtinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Glad I could help.

YoyoFlamingo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this is so helpful even though i build my gaming pc ... but it still help

realhtinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

-Cool, quiet, low-power components -HDCP Compatibility via DVI or use component video -I did not use a Tuner/capture card because I use mostly netflix/internet content. Many folks look at the standard case and say this can't be an HTPC because it doesn't look like stand-alone AV equipment. Using an AV style case with a bunch of hot/loud components is the furthest thing from what you want in an HTPC. I went with a 50 case tha may not look like a marketed "HTPC", but sure functions like one.

mathewjohn5174 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

erm how is this a home theater pc??

realhtinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I like the Antec NSK2400. Youtube won't let m post links, but a google search will turn up reviews. Of course, you can put any case on it's side with little adverse effect. It just might not look as nice.

daniel246 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i want a lay flat case to put under the telly, any sugestions!

realhtinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

My knowledge is pretty US-centric, but assuming your resolutions are 720/1080, that latest drivers should work for you. Good luck, and thanks for watching.

vois (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for replying. Australia's only just started to play around with htpcs so its quite exciting indeed.

realhtinfo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

My TV actually doesn't have a VGA port (though most newer ones do), however it does have component and DVI ports, which most modern cards should output on (usually over dongle for component). As for resolutions, the newer drivers from both nVidia and ATI offer, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, despite these being non-PC resolutions. You should try to feed your TV whatever the native resolution is (check your manual). Thanks for watching.

vois (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

informative video. maybe if you have time you could go more into depth with hooking it up to your vga card to your tv and show what resolutions need to be set etc.