How do I setup my PC with my home theater?

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Has anyone here incorporated a Media PC into their home theater setup?

I was just wondering if anyone here has used a Microsoft Media PC as an integral part of a home theater or distributed audio system. I feel that eventually individual components are going to go away and these type of PC's are going to become the center...

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yes! i is awesome! you have to have a huge harddrive to store DVDs, tons of mp3s, and it's really cool...

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Setup a home theater system pc -audio?

So I decided I want to make a home theater PC. Should I buy a sound card that supports 7.1 audio or a receiver? What speakers would I want to use for it? Any product suggestions? I am in college and have a VERY tight budget. (the PC will cost ~$400 ...

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You don't have enough funds....save your money till you can buy the proper equipment..the PC will not...

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Question about home theater pc setup?

Okay it seems like an interesting enough idea, but if I where to get a HD tv tuner for my pc what type of channels would I be able to access? Just the basic local channels or like the cable channels, HBO, health channel, science discovery channel, G...

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You would get all the channels that you subscribe to.

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How should I wire my home theater setup?

Home theater conundrum. Ok, so, what's the best way to wire this up? Maybe there is no "best" way. Maybe there's just a couple different ways, each with their own sets of pros and cons - but I figured I throw it out there. So, before yesterday...

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Your receiver will pass through any HDMI signals as they are (even 1080p). It only upscales non HD signals...

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Help me design an awesome multi-node home theater for my house

Help me build the bitchin'-est home theater multi-node network for my house. Let your imagination fly! So about a year and a half ago I moved into a nice 4-story townhome from a one bedroom apartment. One of the things I swore I'd do was really go to...

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I'm not an A/V expert by any means, but I'll relate my experience with just this type of thing -- in...

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Wireless keyboard for a home theater PC?

Please suggest a quality wireless (RF) keyboard that has an integrated touchpad, trackpoint or trackball for use with a home theater PC setup. There's a lot of different things available from Newegg ($35 to $150+) and the other usual sources, but I'm...

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Whatever you buy, don't buy one of these. They're rebranded elsewhere for lower prices but they are...

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Best custom home audio setup. ~$5,000 >>>>?

Looking to do my new home theater. Not going ALL out but want a nice setup. Price range under $5,000. Can go more if worth it ;-) Room is not small but not big. About 14x13. Looking to get a a 52" Samsung HD LCD ($2k). Want to go the selective component...

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Help me pick out a new Home Theater receiver?

I need (well, want) a new receiver for my home theater system to accommodate my new HDTV. What's my best bet for the least amount of money? Specs on everything, and details on what I'm looking for, inside. So I find myself the proud new owner of a ViewSonic...

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I've always read positive reviews of Onkyo receivers, and ours is still going strong after 5 years of...

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What to buy for a Home Theater System?

I have a 47" inch 1080p TV, and a PS3, as well as a Digital HD Cable Box. I would like to hook the TV, and the PS3 at the least to a Home Theater System with like a 5.1 setup, but I don't know what to buy, as I am an IT guy, but never really dealt...

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Work with PS3, You should buy Sony for compatible Try Sony HTSS360 5.1 channel Home Theater System A...

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Best Home Web Streaming Setup

I'd like to create a great streaming setup for my living room. Exact requirements inside I'd like to be able to do the following things in my living room: -Watch blu-ray discs and DVDs -Watch Netflix -Watch Hulu plus -Watch Amazon streaming (If possible...

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First off, as far as I know, nothing but an Apple device or a PC running Apple software will be able...

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