Need suggestion for HTPC case - Page 2

Lacus · 30th Jun 2008, 07:36 PM

yes, it is easy to configure it. I do connect my pc to the lcd tv downstairs sometime for viewing HD stuff

..Btw for 150..I doubt it's possible to get a decent HTPC casing. That mobo you're getting is Aero ready..so it should work and for the display setting, i'm not to sure yet as i have not gotten my HDMI cable yet. Btw how are you connecting the pc to the lcd? using HDMI?

karhoe · 1st Jul 2008, 12:53 AM

Guys I have another question, which mobo should I get

Asus mobo based on AMD 780 or Nforce 8200 ?

Thanks

Lacus · 1st Jul 2008, 01:47 AM

hmm,780

...it's better in viewing HD stuff

..trust me XD

karhoe · 1st Jul 2008, 02:15 AM

So I would be running Catalyst right?

Does catalyst have any overscan/underscan correction? Does it crank up funny probs when connecting to LCD?

I am worried after I buy the PC, it will show up awfully on the screen. Cause when I google, most people seems to have prob.

karhoe · 1st Jul 2008, 02:18 AM

Well so Lacus, your PC is using ATI + CCC ?

And ya, im using HDMI

Btw, why are there funny funny 720p reso?

1366x768, 1360x768, 1280x720?

Lacus · 1st Jul 2008, 02:53 AM

yes..Using a 3870 + CCC

...720p i think should b around 1280x720..the rest are mostly LCD tv's maximum resolution..I still never try HDMI output on the pc to LCD yet though..ooh so far tested with S-video out on the lcd..Played Knight Rider HD on the tv

..Quality is superb and i don't see anything wrong with it

Chai · 1st Jul 2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karhoe

Well so Lacus, your PC is using ATI + CCC ?

And ya, im using HDMI

Btw, why are there funny funny 720p reso?

1366x768, 1360x768, 1280x720?

LOL! Why are you confused about the resolution? There's only one resolution with 720 pixels!

karhoe · 1st Jul 2008, 11:47 AM

Well, cause I was confused why 720p panels have resolution of 1366x768 lol.

But it's alright, I sort of understand it now, it's the panel maximum resolution, so it should be the resolution I choose on my HTPC right?

Chai · 1st Jul 2008, 03:37 PM

The standard 720p should be 1280x720. Any other res are not standard. I think the only way for you to know is to test it yourself.

Lacus · 1st Jul 2008, 07:10 PM

Lol, the rest of the resolution is actually the max reso of most HD ready LCD =/

30th Jun 2008, 07:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	yes, it is easy to configure it. I do connect my pc to the lcd tv downstairs sometime for viewing HD stuff ..Btw for 150..I doubt it's possible to get a decent HTPC casing. That mobo you're getting is Aero ready..so it should work and for the display setting, i'm not to sure yet as i have not gotten my HDMI cable yet. Btw how are you connecting the pc to the lcd? using HDMI? __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

1st Jul 2008, 12:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 314 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	Guys I have another question, which mobo should I get Asus mobo based on AMD 780 or Nforce 8200 ? Thanks __________________ My Blog

1st Jul 2008, 01:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	hmm,780 ...it's better in viewing HD stuff ..trust me XD __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

1st Jul 2008, 02:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 314 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	So I would be running Catalyst right? Does catalyst have any overscan/underscan correction? Does it crank up funny probs when connecting to LCD? I am worried after I buy the PC, it will show up awfully on the screen. Cause when I google, most people seems to have prob. __________________ My Blog

1st Jul 2008, 02:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 314 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	Well so Lacus, your PC is using ATI + CCC ? And ya, im using HDMI Btw, why are there funny funny 720p reso? 1366x768, 1360x768, 1280x720? __________________ My Blog

1st Jul 2008, 02:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	yes..Using a 3870 + CCC ...720p i think should b around 1280x720..the rest are mostly LCD tv's maximum resolution..I still never try HDMI output on the pc to LCD yet though..ooh so far tested with S-video out on the lcd..Played Knight Rider HD on the tv ..Quality is superb and i don't see anything wrong with it __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

1st Jul 2008, 11:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 314 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	Well, cause I was confused why 720p panels have resolution of 1366x768 lol. But it's alright, I sort of understand it now, it's the panel maximum resolution, so it should be the resolution I choose on my HTPC right? __________________ My Blog

1st Jul 2008, 03:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,760 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	The standard 720p should be 1280x720. Any other res are not standard. I think the only way for you to know is to test it yourself. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

1st Jul 2008, 07:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	Lol, the rest of the resolution is actually the max reso of most HD ready LCD =/ __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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