The computer I built a little over 2 years ago is hardly ever used and I would like to upgrade it to a HTPC.
Computer Specs:
atlon 64 3200+ newcastle
asus k8n-e deluxe mobo
1 gig mushkin ram
bfg 6800gt
Antec BQE case and included power supply
250gb seagate hd
I want to be able to watch dvds, hold all music, and most importantly use it to record tv (standerd definition) and have my own replays of live tv etc (like a tivo). From what I understand I will want a dual tuner card so I can record one thing and watch another at the same time.
When I am recording tv I would like to be able to set it up so that it will record things like every seinfeld episode it sees until I have them all recorded. I believe I have seen this functionality and would love it. Also the more info the tv guide portion can give the better. the tv guide channel just doesn't cut it.
I need a tuner, software, remote. Do I need a sound card?
I read a review on tomshardware and I think I will buy this bundle from pcalchemy:
The 280 dollar bundle at the bottom of this page
http://www.pcalchemy.com/index.php/cNam...sCsid=6658b9e1be368e468324e9d6ef610a14
My uncle has an hp HTPC with windows media center 2005 and he loves it, so I was thinking of going that same way. The interface was clean and easy to use and looked nice.
Any suggestions, comments, and help is appreciated, even just saying what im about to do is fine.
Thank you all in advance for helping me!
Computer Specs:
atlon 64 3200+ newcastle
asus k8n-e deluxe mobo
1 gig mushkin ram
bfg 6800gt
Antec BQE case and included power supply
250gb seagate hd
I want to be able to watch dvds, hold all music, and most importantly use it to record tv (standerd definition) and have my own replays of live tv etc (like a tivo). From what I understand I will want a dual tuner card so I can record one thing and watch another at the same time.
When I am recording tv I would like to be able to set it up so that it will record things like every seinfeld episode it sees until I have them all recorded. I believe I have seen this functionality and would love it. Also the more info the tv guide portion can give the better. the tv guide channel just doesn't cut it.
I need a tuner, software, remote. Do I need a sound card?
I read a review on tomshardware and I think I will buy this bundle from pcalchemy:
The 280 dollar bundle at the bottom of this page
http://www.pcalchemy.com/index.php/cNam...sCsid=6658b9e1be368e468324e9d6ef610a14
My uncle has an hp HTPC with windows media center 2005 and he loves it, so I was thinking of going that same way. The interface was clean and easy to use and looked nice.
Any suggestions, comments, and help is appreciated, even just saying what im about to do is fine.
Thank you all in advance for helping me!