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bdav · 21-05-2005, 17:53

I have a PC i built myself, running Windows MCE 2005:

Shuttle SN41G case
AMD Athalon 1800XP+ (Overclocked to be a 2200XP+)
256MB ram
80 gig 7200rpm HDD
DVD Rewriter
ATI Radeon 9200 SE - VGA to plasma screen.
Haupauge PVR-350
Linksys 54G usb adapter.

This lot is connected to the VCR output on the STB by composite cable, and a 2 RCA -> stereo mini jack going into the PVR350. There is then a Windows media center remote reciever which has a IR thing that comes off it, and attaches onto the front of the STB, relaying IR signals. Whenever it wants to change channel, it just replicates the remote codes. This was simple- it looked on the web for TV services in my postcode area, and I just selected NTL.

It works great - speed is fine - once running, no hicups!

Would definatly recomend MCE - i tried faffing around with all the free ones, and they just dont compare. MCE is so easy!

Ive also got an Xbox with media center extender. This works pretty well - takes a while to connect due to wireless at HTPC end, but once going, works great!

Good luck!

21-05-2005, 17:53	#6
bdav Inactive Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 375	Re: Media PC I have a PC i built myself, running Windows MCE 2005: Shuttle SN41G case AMD Athalon 1800XP+ (Overclocked to be a 2200XP+) 256MB ram 80 gig 7200rpm HDD DVD Rewriter ATI Radeon 9200 SE - VGA to plasma screen. Haupauge PVR-350 Linksys 54G usb adapter. This lot is connected to the VCR output on the STB by composite cable, and a 2 RCA -> stereo mini jack going into the PVR350. There is then a Windows media center remote reciever which has a IR thing that comes off it, and attaches onto the front of the STB, relaying IR signals. Whenever it wants to change channel, it just replicates the remote codes. This was simple- it looked on the web for TV services in my postcode area, and I just selected NTL. It works great - speed is fine - once running, no hicups! Would definatly recomend MCE - i tried faffing around with all the free ones, and they just dont compare. MCE is so easy! Ive also got an Xbox with media center extender. This works pretty well - takes a while to connect due to wireless at HTPC end, but once going, works great! Good luck!