Ace Modder's HTPC Project Log

Ace Modder · 13 Jan 2013 at 16:06

The TV is going on the opposite wall to the window. You can see my TV ariel comes in through the window frame. Is there a wireless transmitter type item you can get to stream the data to the AV receiver in HD, so I don't need the cable extending and routing all around the room?

ie. Plug in the coaxial cable from the ariel on the roof (placed on my window-sill) and plug the other end into my AV receiver to output to my TV

kylepeo · 13 Jan 2013 at 17:22

You could use a wireless av sender but cost would be more than just using coax
And you can get problems with the signal best to just use coax tbh
Starting to look good tho

Tattysnuc · 13 Jan 2013 at 20:08

Christ - that really is pink! It really is starting to look good though

Nice job sir!

shadow_boxer · 13 Jan 2013 at 23:39

Nice looking build, looking at a very similar spec htpc myself. Will be interesting to see how that case cools the A10-5800K.

Ace Modder · 14 Jan 2013 at 08:43

I will let you know once I know

JCX50 · 14 Jan 2013 at 12:32

Can't wait!

kitkat9933 · 14 Jan 2013 at 18:25

Get working seriously! We want Pictures!

Ace Modder · 14 Jan 2013 at 20:55

I cannot build the PC - I'm still waiting for the case to arrive, stock is on order.

Also the plaster still is not 100% dry yet. Decided the gloss needs a second coat now that has dried, doing that tomorrow evening. CBA today lol.

Ace Modder · 19 Jan 2013 at 23:26

Started papering the plain paper ready for painting. Ran out of backing paper though. Will be fetching the last roll tomorrow to finish it.

And this, its a bit blurry but I CBA to go and take another pic. lol

kitkat9933 · 20 Jan 2013 at 01:35

THis is more of a House building log than HTPC log atm.

Ace Modder · 20 Jan 2013 at 15:39

Right, I still have not bought my rear speakers, but I have my front left, right and centre. Will I be able to set a 3.0 setup or will I just do a 2.0 setup for now?

Half way through the final feature wall.

The wallpaper should be all finished today, then I can finally put my home entertainment system together, and bring the sofa in. Then tomorrow morning I'm off to Germany for 4 days, then hopefully when I get back my wife will have painted all the 3 walls with backing paper (once dry)

kitkat9933 · 20 Jan 2013 at 18:06

That wallpaper looks hideous sorry. I can tell you were forced upon it.

Apem · 20 Jan 2013 at 18:31

Holly cow that wallpaper m8 please tell us you did not pick that but your mrs did hehe

shadow_boxer · 20 Jan 2013 at 23:36

Eww that wallpaper...looking forward to the build tho.

kylepeo · 21 Jan 2013 at 00:49

ace you will be fine setting up a 3.0 for now not as good as 5.1 but still better than 2.0 you just select what speakers are connected to the amp what amp have you got?

Ace Modder · 21 Jan 2013 at 09:14

Ace Modder · 21 Jan 2013 at 09:14

kylepeo said:
ace you will be fine setting up a 3.0 for now not as good as 5.1 but still better than 2.0 you just select what speakers are connected to the amp what amp have you got?

Onkyo TX-SR313

ZXSpectrum · 21 Jan 2013 at 09:26

For all that trouble you have gone to wouldnt it have been a good idea to replace the skirting? Then you could have fitted the laminate all the way up to the wall and then fitted the skirting and it makes a much tidier job than that horrible edging, and is generally cheaper.

Bromhead · 21 Jan 2013 at 09:52

Looks great so far, looking forward to seeing the final outcome.

R-evans · 21 Jan 2013 at 10:45

Looks a heck of a lot better than it did.