Linoman's Replacement PC

However I'll probably start by getting the 20 inch Samsung Monitor for my PC first. Then at a later stage the touch for the media center pc
 
Linoman said:
However I'll probably start by getting the 20 inch Samsung Monitor for my PC first. Then at a later stage the touch for the media center pc
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good idea.

well i'm gonna do the same.

have a small touch screen that you select what you want, and it plays on the big screen - and then the touch screen turns into a remote control interface with play/pause/skip 1 minute/rewind 1 minute/movie position bar/etc...

i'm intending to code this at a resolution of 640x480, so it supa smooth.

so, you can go 15" touch screen if you want, but its gonna be running at 640x480. (also, you will need to have a 3d card with 2 outputs, like dvi+vga on the media centre pc)

hmmm....a good idea would be to build this into a nice lazy boy couch!! LOL

ok, and PS:
it will be a port from the tarantula engine, but with iPhone-like scrolling and made exclusively for touch screen use, with 2 displays.
 
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Keeper said:
good idea.

well i'm gonna do the same.

have a small touch screen that you select what you want, and it plays on the big screen - and then the touch screen turns into a remote control interface with play/pause/skip 1 minute/rewind 1 minute/movie position bar/etc...

i'm intending to code this at a resolution of 640x480, so it supa smooth.

so, you can go 15" touch screen if you want, but its gonna be running at 640x480. (also, you will need to have a 3d card with 2 outputs, like dvi+vga on the media centre pc)

hmmm....a good idea would be to build this into a nice lazy boy couch!! LOL

ok, and PS:
it will be a port from the tarantula engine, but with iPhone-like scrolling and made exclusively for touch screen use, with 2 displays.
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Why does it need two outputs:confused:

I plan for the PC to be connected to the touch screen and the tv:eek:
 
I have a media center PC and at the moment I see no need for a touch screen, I use my remote so a touch screen would be a waist to me. Rather spend the extra on a bigger screen I'd say.
 
Aqua_lung said:
I have a media center PC and at the moment I see no need for a touch screen, I use my remote so a touch screen would be a waist to me. Rather spend the extra on a bigger screen I'd say.
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I would need to get a remote though, since I am building up this media center pc from scratch:eek:
 
I have the Microsoft MCE remote(works on Linux but irKick has not been updated so it's limited to certain apps), but logitech makes some fancy but pricey remotes you should have a look at them.
 
Aqua_lung said:
I have the Microsoft MCE remote(works on Linux but irKick has not been updated so it's limited to certain apps), but logitech makes some fancy but pricey remotes you should have a look at them.
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Will do thanks Aqua_lung
 
Aqua_lung said:
I have the Microsoft MCE remote(works on Linux but irKick has not been updated so it's limited to certain apps), but logitech makes some fancy but pricey remotes you should have a look at them.
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how does your remote work though?

if you press buttons does it do the same as press the arrow keys, enter and esc?
 
Keeper said:
how does your remote work though?

if you press buttons does it do the same as press the arrow keys, enter and esc?
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Yes you navigate using the remote(kinda like Dstv but better looking), to launch windows media center I press the green orb then sit back, use the arrow keys, 'ok' and 'back' numberpad used as keyboard etc.
 
Aqua_lung said:
Yes you navigate using the remote(kinda like Dstv but better looking), to launch windows media center I press the green orb then sit back, use the arrow keys, 'ok' and 'back' numberpad used as keyboard etc.
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Which version of Windows Media Center are you running?
 
no, i mean, what keys does it emulate? or does it only work in windows media centre?

cause i would like to support remote controls too in my media centre too.
 
Linoman said:
Which version of Windows Media Center are you running?
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Vista Media center, one that comes with some versions of Vista. I'm Using the 32bit version of Vista.

I use MythTV on linux, it is pretty impressive and it works out the box with my MCE remote, you could maybe add myth to your distro.

Keeper said:
no, i mean, what keys does it emulate? or does it only work in windows media centre?

cause i would like to support remote controls too in my media centre too.
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The arrow keys and 'ok' allow you to Navigate Windows and lauch programs (like using the keyboard) but this is the microsoft remote which is not customizable in windows, other remotes come with software that allow you to set it up to do more, but you can get a remote yourself if I'm not clear enough.
 
Hey Lino

I would be careful with your sound card, Creative may not release drivers for the Audigy for Windows 7, but if I'm reading right, Win 7 will have same driver model as Vista, so time will tell.

If it's for home theatre, look at the new Asus card that just came out, or for gaming, look at the Auzentech X-Fi Prelude.

Otherwise your system looks good to go.
 
I think buying AMD atm would be your best bet.... It seems like rumours are going around that AMD will be releasing a new series of CPU's that will work on AM2+ boards and just require a BIOS update...

Where as if you buy Intel, you will be stuck on an old socket... Im kind of dissapointed that I opted with Intel (Q6600) even though they are better atm... But you never know if AMD pulls out some awesome CPU's and then it would be a cheaper upgrade :()
 
SlyFly said:
I think buying AMD atm would be your best bet.... It seems like rumours are going around that AMD will be releasing a new series of CPU's that will work on AM2+ boards and just require a BIOS update...

Where as if you buy Intel, you will be stuck on an old socket... Im kind of dissapointed that I opted with Intel (Q6600) even though they are better atm... But you never know if AMD pulls out some awesome CPU's and then it would be a cheaper upgrade :()
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According to the reviews and bencmarks the Q6600 owns the top of the range AMD :D
Makes for a good laugh.
 
SlyFly said:
I think buying AMD atm would be your best bet.... It seems like rumours are going around that AMD will be releasing a new series of CPU's that will work on AM2+ boards and just require a BIOS update...

Where as if you buy Intel, you will be stuck on an old socket... Im kind of dissapointed that I opted with Intel (Q6600) even though they are better atm... But you never know if AMD pulls out some awesome CPU's and then it would be a cheaper upgrade :()
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I used to always love Amd, hence the reason my current system is the 3800+. However after reading reviews my new processor E6750 even beats the Amd 6000+ with flying colours

In that case, I see no reason not to opt for it, especially considering the good price I am getting.

I only need the PC to last me for another 14 months.
 
Asha'man X said:
Hey Lino

I would be careful with your sound card, Creative may not release drivers for the Audigy for Windows 7, but if I'm reading right, Win 7 will have same driver model as Vista, so time will tell.

If it's for home theatre, look at the new Asus card that just came out, or for gaming, look at the Auzentech X-Fi Prelude.

Otherwise your system looks good to go.
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Hey man, haven't spoken to you in a while

Thank you, I didn't think of that. I will see how things go;)

Although since it uses Vista's driver module I assume it should work fine.

@cryptic1, hey yes I can not wait for the new PC. It might not be top of the range but it is a hell of a lot better than my current unstable machine.

Now to finish getting all that $$$ together
 
Linoman said:
I used to always love Amd, hence the reason my current system is the 3800+. However after reading reviews my new processor E6750 even beats the Amd 6000+ with flying colours

In that case, I see no reason not to opt for it, especially considering the good price I am getting.

I only need the PC to last me for another 14 months.
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Yea bit if you think of the future... The AM2+ is getting new processors (Which will most probably be better than the current 766 Intel socket CPU's)
SO even though buying the Q6600 now is the better but in the future the motherboard wont support the new CPU's where with AMD you wil have new CPUs on the current socket :)
 
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