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j3rv x · 23-10-08, 01:08 AM

I'm planning on building a Htpc, i've just found out that I can get a pci card that will do the same job as my eurovox (recieve all virgin media channels).

Basically my question is what is the best pci card to buy. I have virgin media and want to recieve all the channels as i get with my eurovox. HD channels would be a bonus also is there any additional software needed?

Thanks in advance.

thumperstu · 23-10-08, 01:03 PM

cheapest i believe is tt1501

j3rv x · 23-10-08, 01:33 PM

I'd spend upto £120 on a card. Would I be able to watch HD with this? and would i need the optional CI?

cheers

thumperstu · 23-10-08, 05:20 PM

maybe better with the floppy route then

Phunky · 23-10-08, 07:43 PM

The tt1501 can do HD but in the UK there is only BBC HD on Cable at the moment!

j3rv x · 23-10-08, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumperstu

maybe better with the floppy route then

Floppy route? What would be the advantage?

Also what does the optional CI do for the tt-1501?

thumperstu · 30-10-08, 04:00 PM

the ci is so you can connest a 'hardcam' as opposed to using softcam, ie a viewing card for encryption.

Cafe.Rcaer · 31-10-08, 12:36 AM

I've never tried a TT, but I've often rad that the Floppy DVB-C/Fire DVB-C "just works"

mashipx · 31-10-08, 02:11 PM

ok heres where i get to help someone.
i have a floppdtv-c (£125), and a technotrend t1500c with ci. (£65).
both do the job well, but floppydtv after sale support is better.
i recommend using hard cam for decrytion its more reliable.

cheap pc... get the acase htpc case from xcase.co.uk (£45).
mobo,micro atx amd 790 chipset with onboard ati hd 3000 series video and digital audio out.(about £45)
cpu, amd athlon 64 x2 5000+ and 2gig pc6400 ram. (£100 ish)
ultra quiet 420 watt psu. (£35)
120 gig sata2 hd. (£35)
dvd or blueray rom/writer. (£25 or £80)
ms mce ir-remote. (£30 max)
media portal software (free).

not using a htpc case and avoiding the ultra quiet option can save you few quid. but its nice to do it right.

hope this helps.

23-10-08, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
j3rv x Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quick newbie question, pls reply. I'm planning on building a Htpc, i've just found out that I can get a pci card that will do the same job as my eurovox (recieve all virgin media channels). Basically my question is what is the best pci card to buy. I have virgin media and want to recieve all the channels as i get with my eurovox. HD channels would be a bonus also is there any additional software needed? Thanks in advance.

23-10-08, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
thumperstu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 146 Thanks: 13 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. cheapest i believe is tt1501

23-10-08, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
j3rv x Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. I'd spend upto £120 on a card. Would I be able to watch HD with this? and would i need the optional CI? cheers

23-10-08, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
thumperstu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 146 Thanks: 13 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. maybe better with the floppy route then

23-10-08, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phunky Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 71 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. The tt1501 can do HD but in the UK there is only BBC HD on Cable at the moment!

30-10-08, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
thumperstu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 146 Thanks: 13 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. the ci is so you can connest a 'hardcam' as opposed to using softcam, ie a viewing card for encryption.

31-10-08, 12:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cafe.Rcaer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 255 Thanks: 4 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. I've never tried a TT, but I've often rad that the Floppy DVB-C/Fire DVB-C "just works"

31-10-08, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
mashipx Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Quick newbie question, pls reply. ok heres where i get to help someone. i have a floppdtv-c (£125), and a technotrend t1500c with ci. (£65). both do the job well, but floppydtv after sale support is better. i recommend using hard cam for decrytion its more reliable. cheap pc... get the acase htpc case from xcase.co.uk (£45). mobo,micro atx amd 790 chipset with onboard ati hd 3000 series video and digital audio out.(about £45) cpu, amd athlon 64 x2 5000+ and 2gig pc6400 ram. (£100 ish) ultra quiet 420 watt psu. (£35) 120 gig sata2 hd. (£35) dvd or blueray rom/writer. (£25 or £80) ms mce ir-remote. (£30 max) media portal software (free). not using a htpc case and avoiding the ultra quiet option can save you few quid. but its nice to do it right. hope this helps.

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