Best way to view pc content on my tv screen?

martinturner · 20 Dec 2007 at 15:18

ferret face said:
so can i put HD movies onto the xbox and play them on a tv (if i had a HD tv that is)

No you cannot.

Personally, I have a dedicated HTPC. Budget spec so cost me about £250. Looks like an AV component. It runs Vista Media Center and works a dream. Streams all my HD content with no issues. Has my TV, Movie and Music collection and works as a jukebox.

ferret face · 22 Dec 2007 at 06:33

ok thanks Martin, I'll look into building a HTPC as this seems the best option

Memphis · 22 Dec 2007 at 18:28

asim18 said:
It depends on what sort of connecions your TV and graphics card have.

you'll need a cable like this for audio:
http://www.******.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=31700&doy=16m12

but video depends on what connections your tv and gfx card has.

EDIT: silly forum aint lettin me post link to competitor site

May I suggest you re-read the rules then

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I've also RTM'ed two further posts in this thread for suggesting the use of illegally modified kit.

DanMc07 · 23 Dec 2007 at 10:30

Kol said:
I still happily use xbmc

Kol · 23 Dec 2007 at 16:47

Memphis said:
May I suggest you re-read the rules then .

I've also RTM'ed two further posts in this thread for suggesting the use of illegally modified kit.

Well done

Memphis · 24 Dec 2007 at 22:08

Kol said:
Well done

Thank you

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It does however seem that the Home Cinema & Hi-Fi section appears to be free from the rules that are so strict in Console Gaming

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Edinho · 25 Dec 2007 at 07:52

Have a look at getting a cheap shuttle with either integrated graphics or a passive cooled card. You dont need a powerful CPU had a Duron 1800 in mine with a cheap old HD. could probably build one for <£100 if you were to be patient and look around. Plus might give you qudos with mates doing something different.

croni486 · 25 Dec 2007 at 09:46

Hi, Im running two DLink media streamers (DSM320 & 520) and cant fault them at all. I have tried watching via wifi but on occassions the picture judders and sometimes stopps alltogether. Now that i've switched to ethernet over power i've never experienced any problems.

The only differance between the two is the 520 has a HDMI connector.

willd58 · 25 Dec 2007 at 10:44

Memphis said:
May I suggest you re-read the rules then .

I've also RTM'ed two further posts in this thread for suggesting the use of illegally modified kit.

Its not illegal to modify something, it is illigal to use that thing to do things that are against the law.

Way to go champ :rolleyes: