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cinimod

M$2 April 08, 2009 08:01 PM

Different twist to the DIY DVR ???

I want to know for no budget constraints what equipment and software should I buy to make a PVR on my current computer. My requirement are as follows. I want it to have HD, be able to record 2 shows at the same time, ability to offset the time the recordings stop/start, if it is possible receive from my hd ant. on the computer all the hd channels like 5.1, 89.129 etc and last but not at all least I need a tvguide and remote.

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modctek

April 08, 2009 10:39 PM

If you can provide some hardware specifics on your computer, you'll probably get some more detailed answers. I'm going to assume your computer is a relatively late-model Windows-based desktop. If so, I'd recommend this package + an additional tuner card:

http://store.snapstream.com/btv-hvr1600.html

I've been using the BeyondTV software and a Hauppage tuner card for years with very few problems. Extremely reliable, excellent quality and very easy to use. The BeyondTV software provides the programming guide and data.

As for the remote, you'll have some difficulties controlling the power to the PC with just the Firefly remote, but there are some solutions out there for triggering stand-by states to power your PVR up and down.

For sound, I've been using the built-in sound of my Nvidia motherboard, which has digital out in 5.1, but if your current PC doesn't have the output capability you are looking for, it's hard to go wrong with a dedicated card from Creative, eg. the (in)famous SoundBlaster line:

http://us.creative.com/products/feature.asp?category=1
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cinimod

April 09, 2009 02:30 AM

Ok as for the computer it is not built yet that is why I need to know the tuner and software equipment. The rest of the computer is going to be built by me with mostly the top items I know and love. Most likely waiting till windows 7 comes out but most likely will build it before hand and put vista ultimate on it.

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modctek

April 09, 2009 09:03 PM

Ah, if so, then you can also spec a case with IR receivers and a case form factor matching the color and orientation of the rest of your entertainment center equipment, ie. horizontal. You could probably get away without a separate sound card by spec'ing a motherboard with good sound, such as an Nforce mobo with 7.1 digital built-in. With two tuner cards recording HD video, you'll also want to make sure you've got plenty of storage, either in the box itself, or via high-speed network and NAS.

And don't forget the blu-ray RDVD!

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