HTPC/Cruncher

Radical_Edward · Jan 28, 2012

Anyone has suggestions for TV tuner cards?

I'm also are the market for a TV, so I'll take any suggestions on those as well.

By the way, the iMON software freaking rocks. Have to say it's simply enjoyable watching movies, being able to play music and browse pictures, etc.

JrRacinFan · Jan 28, 2012

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bogmali · Jan 28, 2012

Had you told me you needed one, I would've included it with that case. Anyhow, I have this that also just collecting dust here in the house. I'll mail to you if it is what what you need.

JrRacinFan · Jan 28, 2012

That's a pretty good card, Bog. Very nice actually.

Radical_Edward · Jan 28, 2012

bogmali said:
Had you told me you needed one, I would've included it with that case. Anyhow, I have this that also just collecting dust here in the house. I'll mail to you if it is what what you need.

I didn't ewven realize I wanted one until last night. I started playing around with the iMON software and It's so nice I just need to use it to it's full extent. :laugh:

By all means Bogmali, if that'll work and your not using it, I'll take it.

Suggestions on a TV? I know to stay away from the cheap brands like Vizio and the likes, but what are the good name brands anymore?

Sony, Samsung, Toshiba?

Chicken Patty · Jan 28, 2012

Radical_Edward said:
I didn't ewven realize I wanted one until last night. I started playing around with the iMON software and It's so nice I just need to use it to it's full extent.

By all means Bogmali, if that'll work and your not using it, I'll take it.

Suggestions on a TV? I know to stay away from the cheap brands like Vizio and the likes, but what are the good name brands anymore?

Sony, Samsung, Toshiba?

I own a Toshiba 40" LED and I love it. Sounds is not the greatest but have the sound through my surround sound anyways. You can definitely not go wrong with Samsung/Sony/LG.

Radical_Edward · Jan 28, 2012

I was planing on hooking up a nice sound system and installing a real sound card in the HTPC. Although the onboard is okay I want the sound to great since it'll be my main TV platform.

Chicken Patty · Jan 28, 2012

Radical_Edward said:
I was planing on hooking up a nice sound system and installing a real sound card in the HTPC. Although the onboard is okay I want the sound to great since it'll be my main TV platform.

Yeah, I would defeinitely get a sound card. I don't own a "great sound card" and still I saw a huge difference when switching to it from onboard. Just amazing. I've actually though about investing in a badass soundcard, I can only imagine how nice that must be.

bogmali · Jan 28, 2012

Believe it or not Visio's are actually a very good brand as long as it is pushing 1080p with 60-120hz (120hz preferable). Samsung and LG have come a long way if you plan on pushing 1080p signals through. If not 1080i/720p LCD's are fairly cheap nowadays.

Chicken Patty · Jan 28, 2012

I've heard a lot of good things of Vizio. Know a few people with them, not bad TV's at all to be honest.

Radical_Edward · Jan 28, 2012

Lauren's parents have one and it's been working well for 2 or so years now. I'll put it on the list. Thanks guys!

Chicken Patty · Jan 28, 2012

Keep us posted as you narrow it down or once you decide which one you want to buy. :toast:

JrRacinFan · Jan 28, 2012

We absolutely love our 26". Almost more than the 40"

brandonwh64 · Jan 29, 2012

I just picked up a 32inch Vizio 720P for 2104 free shipping over on tiger

bogmali · Jan 29, 2012

TV Tuner Card shipped today Randall, will PM you for details later.

brandonwh64 · Jan 29, 2012

Sorry for my lack of posting today or yesterday but I got a new car and been riding around showing people

Chicken Patty · Jan 29, 2012

brandonwh64 said:
Sorry for my lack of posting today or yesterday but I got a new car and been riding around showing people

Me like...

brandonwh64 · Jan 29, 2012

*OFF TOPIC*

For those who haven't see my new ride

Radical_Edward · Jan 29, 2012

Congrats on the new car. Not the first car I would have picked, but that's just me. :ohwell:

Chicken Patty · Jan 29, 2012

Well, can't speak for Brandon. But from what he told me, great gas mileage/good deal/pretty low payments, I wouldn't mind it, it's still brand new.

brandonwh64 · Jan 29, 2012

40MPG and drove it off the lot with only 25 miles on the odometer, 254$ a month with 5.3% intrest. We save 2100$ a year from our old dodge charger

Radical_Edward · Jan 29, 2012

Not bad. Personally I'm not a Kia fan. But I have a thing for German cars.

brandonwh64 · Jan 30, 2012

Radical_Edward said:
Not bad. Personally I'm not a Kia fan. But I have a thing for German cars.

Yea KIA is Korean but has great quality

Chicken Patty · Jan 30, 2012

Kia and Hyundai both have came a long way dude! Used to be crap, now they are actually very good cars.

brandonwh64 · Jan 31, 2012

Edward, Any update on your HTPC? I got a Asus 5870 V2 today but it was DOA so I am going to attempt a RMA for it but it has some type of corrosion on the back of it. Im still waiting on my motherboard from asus and my ram from corsair so im at a stand still.

On another note, I picked up a Phenom II 550BE and a MSI K9A2 Platinum motherboard. I will most likely try to trade the MSI K9A2 Platinum for a 785G with ACC so I can try to unlock the 550BE

System Name	GLaDOS
Processor	AMD FX-9590 X8 4.7GHz
Motherboard	ASUS Sabertooth 990FX
Cooling	Corsair H80i v2
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 24GB (2x8GB, 2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Video Card(s)	ASUS ROG-STRIX-RX580-O8G-GAMINGOC
Storage	WD Blue 3D NAND 1TB Internal PC SSD
Display(s)	2 Acer S231HL 23" LED backlit LCD's on a Dual LCD stand
Case	Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow
Audio Device(s)	Onboard - Corsair Void Pro Wireless
Power Supply	Corsair 850HXi 850W
Mouse	Corsair Sabre RGB
Keyboard	Corsair K70 LUX RGB
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

System Name	Snow White
Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Tt CTE 600 Snow Edition
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Corsair K65 Mini
Software	Windows 10
Benchmark Scores	Avermedia Live HD2

System Name	Daily Driver/Part Time
Processor	Core i7-13700K/Ryzen R5-7600
Motherboard	ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX/Asrock B650 Pro RS Wi-Fi
Cooling	Corsair H150i RGB PRO XT AIO/Deep Cool LS-520 White
Memory	G-Skill Trident Z5 Silver 2x24GB DDR5-8200/XPG Lancer Blade 2X16GB DDR-5-6000
Video Card(s)	MSI Ventus 3X OC RTX-4080 Super/Sapphire Radeon RX-7800XT
Storage	Samsung 980 Pro M.2 NVMe 2TB/KingSpec XG 7000 4TB M.2 NVMe/Crucial P5 Plus 2TB M.2 NVMe
Display(s)	Alienware AW3423DW
Case	Corsair 5000d AirFlow/Asus AP201 White
Audio Device(s)	AudioEngine D1 DAC/Onboard
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime Ultra 1K Watt/Seagotep 750W
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite
Keyboard	Adata XPG Summoner
Software	Win11 Pro 64
Benchmark Scores	Xbox Live Gamertag=jondonken

System Name	Snow White
Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Tt CTE 600 Snow Edition
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Corsair K65 Mini
Software	Windows 10
Benchmark Scores	Avermedia Live HD2

System Name	GLaDOS
Processor	AMD FX-9590 X8 4.7GHz
Motherboard	ASUS Sabertooth 990FX
Cooling	Corsair H80i v2
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 24GB (2x8GB, 2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Video Card(s)	ASUS ROG-STRIX-RX580-O8G-GAMINGOC
Storage	WD Blue 3D NAND 1TB Internal PC SSD
Display(s)	2 Acer S231HL 23" LED backlit LCD's on a Dual LCD stand
Case	Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow
Audio Device(s)	Onboard - Corsair Void Pro Wireless
Power Supply	Corsair 850HXi 850W
Mouse	Corsair Sabre RGB
Keyboard	Corsair K70 LUX RGB
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

HTPC/Cruncher

Radical_Edward

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

bogmali

In Orbe Terrum Non Visi

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

Radical_Edward

Chicken Patty

Radical_Edward

Chicken Patty

bogmali

In Orbe Terrum Non Visi

Chicken Patty

Radical_Edward

Chicken Patty

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

brandonwh64

Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!

bogmali

In Orbe Terrum Non Visi

brandonwh64

Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!

Chicken Patty

brandonwh64

Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!

Radical_Edward

Chicken Patty

brandonwh64

Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!

Radical_Edward

brandonwh64

Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!

Chicken Patty

brandonwh64

Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!

Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero
Cooling	ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB // X12 Phanteks D30-120 D-RGB Fans
Memory	G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s CL30
Video Card(s)	ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO
Storage	Samsung Pro 980 2TB NVMe (OS and Games) // WD Black 10TB HDD (Storage)
Display(s)	SAMSUNG 34-Inch Ultrawide 75Hz (Desk Games) // SAMSUNG 49-Inch Ultrawide 144Hz (Sim Racing Rig)
Case	Phanteks NV7
Power Supply	Seasonic Vertex GX-1200, 1200W 80+ Gold, ATX 3.0
Software	Windows 11 Pro