Category Archives: HTPC

ATI 5450 HDMI Audio Problem

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lu

If you not getting any sound or only getting stereo sound, check the following, You need to completely remove the old graphics and HDMI drivers. This is especially true if the motherboard has ATI chipset with HDMI such as MSI … Continue reading →

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Selecting Components for budget HTPC

Posted on April 2, 2010 by lu

Assuming we are building a HTPC mainly for playing A/V media, not playing games, the most important thing but often overlooked or not emphasized by most the review on motherboard or graphics card is the ability to support HD audio … Continue reading →

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ATI 5450 Graphics Card for HTPC

Posted on March 30, 2010 by lu

I assembled a HTPC using MSI 785GTM-E45 motherboard and AMD Athlon II X3 440 CPU. I choose this combo mainly because it was on sale but also because I thought the MSI motherboard supports HD audio formats through on board HDMI port. … Continue reading →

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Mitsubishi VS-60111, HD Fury and HTPC

Posted on March 26, 2010 by lu

The good old Mitsubishi VS-60111 is a 1080i RPTV that predated HDMI or even DVI. HD video sources came from component and RGB inputs. In order to update to old TV to the modern age, I used a gizmo called … Continue reading →

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