Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (719 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471755494 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 428 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In these pages, a couple of fellow tinkerers explain the components and subsystems of a Home Theater PC and help you choose and pur- chase parts, assemble and test the PC, install Windows® Media Center Edition, and get the whole thing up and running. From the Back Cover The best of both worlds—now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology. Then, invite your friends over and watch 'em turn green.All you need to knowClear, step-by-step instructions, complete with parts lists, pictures, and diagramsWhat makes it an HTPCChoosing the CPU and memoryGraphics, video, and HTPC audioMonitors and displaysNetworking your HTPCRemotes—and how many you can loseIns
Ed Tittel has been involved with computers for nearly 25 years. Among his many book credits is PC Magazine: Fighting Spyware, Viruses, and Malware, also published by Wiley. Mike Chin has been a gadget geek since before he learned to read. After dabbling in business journalism and home audio, he settled into technical writing and consulting. He created silentpcreview, the leading onli
Meh. I had high expectations for this book but I guess I should have researched it more. As it turns out this book is really two books in one. The first describes how to build your own PC. The second describes how to use Windows MCE.The only difference between an HTPC and a regular PC hardware is the form factor and the inclusion of a capture card. Essentially any decent book on building your own PC can help you out on the hardware side. It looks like this book did a decent job with it, even though I simply went to newegg and picked out my pieces since I had built a PC before.What I was hoping for was coverage . "Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC" according to David G. Crandell. I purchased this book in December. I have wanted to build my own computer for some time. I never had a reason for one until I read about Microsoft's Media Center Edition. This prompted me to hit the Internet for info. I came across 5 or 6 sites with good info, but they were outdated. I came upon this book on ExtremeTech.com. The book is "hot off the presses." It give Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC I purchased this book in December. I have wanted to build my own computer for some time. I never had a reason for one until I read about Microsoft's Media Center Edition. This prompted me to hit the Internet for info. I came across 5 or 6 sites with good info, but they were outdated. I came upon this book on ExtremeTech.com. The book is "hot off the presses." It give 3 great examples from start to finish, which include 3 different platforms. Each one of the components are assigned a chapter which included recommendations.If you are able to partition a hard drive and use hand tools you will be able to build. great examples from start to finish, which include Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC I purchased this book in December. I have wanted to build my own computer for some time. I never had a reason for one until I read about Microsoft's Media Center Edition. This prompted me to hit the Internet for info. I came across 5 or 6 sites with good info, but they were outdated. I came upon this book on ExtremeTech.com. The book is "hot off the presses." It give 3 great examples from start to finish, which include 3 different platforms. Each one of the components are assigned a chapter which included recommendations.If you are able to partition a hard drive and use hand tools you will be able to build. different platforms. Each one of the components are assigned a chapter which included recommendations.If you are able to partition a hard drive and use hand tools you will be able to build. Andy said A must read for anyone planning on building or customizing their Home Theater PC. I uncovered this book just after I finished building my own HTPC (Media Center). In process, I did extensive online research, leveraging ExtremeTech.com, AVSforum.com, TheGreenButton.com and other resources. Finding simple answers was such a tedious task, that I decided to create my own knowldege base online at BuildMediaCenter.com to help others. If I had had this book earlier I would have saved a lot of time in finding those answers and money on buying uncompatible parts. This book is simply an enciclopedia for all Media Center technology enthusiasts and PC builders!
All you need to know Clear, step-by-step instructions, complete with parts lists, pictures, and diagrams * What makes it an HTPC * Choosing the CPU and memory * Graphics, video, and HTPC audio * Monitors and displays * Networking your HTPC * Remotes-and how many you can lose * Installing MCE 2005 * Your choice-P4, Pentium M, or Athlon 64 * Maximizing your multimedia experience * and more!. Then, invite your friends over and watch 'em turn green. The digital lifestyle is your lifestyle. The best of both worlds-now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology. So building your own Home Theater PC just might be as entertaining as using it. In these pages, a couple of fellow tinkerers explain the components and subsystems of a Home Theater PC and help you choose and pur- chase parts, assemble and test the PC, install Windows(r) Media Center Edition, and get the whole thing up and running