TV, Games & Entertainment

What do I need for a DVR on my computer?

Freewheeling — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:55:47 GMT

Definitely a noob question, and I'm sure there's a primer somewhere that you can point me to. I have a Gateway computer (purchased from NewEgg) with 4GB of RAM and 4 drives (1 640GB 1 500GB 2 40GB). The two small ones are IDE & the two large are SATA II. I'm runnning Win 7 Pro (64-bit) and have an NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i MB. I currently have two Samsung monitors hooked up, 1 analog and one HDMI.

I have another Samsung Monitor/TV hooked up to an HD cable box (via HDMI) but wonder what I'd need in order to record programs for later viewing using the computer above. Assuume I'd have to connect the set-top box to the computer somehow, but maybe not? Maybe just the cable and then activate a PCI card via Comcast?

Anyway, I haven't a clue where to begin or what hardware I'd need. Can someone get me started in the right direction?

TV Tuner/Verizon Fios TV

DarrellJ88 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:04:30 GMT

I did a search and seen nothing pertaining to this question so I decided to make a new topic. I have Verizon Fios, which I'm not entirely certain encrypts their cable channels but I've heard they do, would a dual tuner card be completely pointless? (I use a set top box, which is why I say dual tuner may be pointless.) Maybe someone else who has verizon fios tv could tell me if they encrypt their cable channels so that only their set top box can tune them. I would test this but since I think they're required to transmit the signal digitally and then their set top box converts it back to analog so TV's can still watch without a converter box, none of our televisions tune digital.

42lh40 wall mount needed

kcihtred2 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:21:17 GMT

anyone know a wall mount for a 42lh40 (its a lg btw) i need the complete set... of what ever you need to get

device to connect HR sgnls to 2TV's via RF link?

mahchem — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:43:56 GMT

I want to connect HR component video and its audio to 2 TV's, at least one via RF link. I know there are such devices for composite video.....

do they exist for HR/digital signals........second choice would be a similar device for HDMI.

TV won't output sound to receiver

esei15 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:54:49 GMT

I have a Coby flat panel tv and it outputs sound to my receiver when in hdmi mode but when i have it in regular cable mode (no cable box, simply a coaxial) no sound is emitted from my receiver. Can anyone help me with this?

The sound output cords are RCA (red &white)

A good 1080p projector for under $2,000?

andybisnut — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:55:48 GMT

Does anyone out there have a good sub-$2,000 1080p projector that they'd recommend? I am looking at doing a projector upgrade sometime soon, and would like to hear some suggestions about what people think is the right bang for the buck in the 1080p category. I don't really care if it's DLP or LCD, so long as it looks good.

What to look for in Home Theater setup?

Rattletrap — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:26:36 GMT

I'm looking for tips, suggestions, and / or help in choosing the correct Home Theater setup. I'm new in this area and I don't exactly know what to look for.

I'm basically looking for a non-fancy setup for a HDMI enabled HDTV that's used for movies and gaming only. Space is limited so I probably don't have the best setup (seating, TV, speakers in position to each other).

With that said, I do have a few questions:

1) I don't need the latest and greatest. Are the 5.1 systems a good place to start?

2) Does it matter what kind of speakers I use? ( Floorstanding, Bookshelf, etc ). Given our layout, Floorstanding and ceiling / wall mounted may be only choice)

3) Does wireless work well enough to be considered?

4) How many speakers will I need for a basic setup? (sub, center, front left, front right, rear left, rear right? )

5) Is it possible to buy the speakers and control system seperate? Again, may not be able to use all of the speakers in a basic package.

6) When it comes to Home Theater what is a reputable brand?

Troubles using the Auria EQ2488F as a monitor

geoff29 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:57:49 GMT

This TV worked as a monitor for a while. I'm positive that some settings on the TV need to be changed, but I don't know how and there's no customer support, and nothing on the web.

I'm trying to get this Auria EQ2488F to work as a monitor. It works fine as a HDMI TV, but when I connect it to either of the computers here, one xp, the other Windows 7, the display can't be properly configured horizontally. My other LCD monitor works perfectly.

I've tried the settings on the Auria itself, and also the nvidia graphics display on the computers. In both events, 1/3 of the display is off the screen, and the bottom third of the screen is black. I hate to return this if there's a way to figure it out I would, but Auria has no customer service and there's nothing on Google. It occured to me thinking back where the problem may have started, is that from the auria display menu, I allowed auria to automatically select the proper settings for horizontal, vertical and so forth. Also, it seems to me that the horizontal and vertical settings controls are reversed in the auria menu, so that adjusting vertical, adjusts horizontal, and adjusting horizonta, vertical. It seems to me that if I could reset the Auria monitor, that would be a start, but there are no directions.

Corsair Labs 2009 HTPC Build Log

Yellowbeard — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:26:23 GMT

We did an HTPC build back in 2007 that was a lot of fun. We've revisited the subject and used some great new products including our H50 CPU cooler, X64SSD, CX400 PSU, and 2 different memory kits.

Take a look here: http://www.corsair.com/systembuild/reports.aspx

Will the graphics be blurry using HDTV as monitor?

BarronN30 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:12 GMT

Hey everyone,

I've been looking around for a HDTV to bring up to my dorm (probably around 32 inch 1080p) and I was planning to bring up my PC up as well. But I was wondering if the graphics will be blurry if I hook up my PC to the HDTV compared to a 23.6 LCD monitor (ASUS VH242H). My monitor is 1080p and I plan to connect my PC to a HDTV thats 1080p as well through an HDMI cable. The only difference would be the increase in screen size and maybe the response time.

Will the graphics still be clear? Would I be better off just getting a monitor that have a built in TV in it (around the same size as my current monitor?)

Thanks for the help, I googled some of the answers online and it seems that some people had been getting blurry graphics on the HDTV but it was cause the resolution was different.

Samsung 40" LCD TV shipping to third floor apt.

radium02 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:02:22 GMT

Hi everyone,

I live on a third floor apartment and will be purchasing the Samsung 40" LCD TV off of Newegg (best!). Will the shipper bring the TV up to my apartment? I don't care if he doesn't bring it inside my apartment, but I was just wondering if they will carry it up? It is pretty heavy and I am one person.

Thx

Wii 4x more reliable than PS3, 9x more than Xbox

Freebird — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:39:53 GMT

Sep. 3, 2009 (9:02 am) By: Matthew Humphries

SquareTrade point out that without the RROD issue the Xbox 360 fails just a little bit more than the PS3 so it is worse, but not by much. It also points out a number of customers go directly to Microsoft with their problems and don’t tell SquareTrade even if they have a warranty plan. That unknown could push the failure rate up further....

Some of the players think: big deal, I just love Xbox games although it's easy to 3 red, I brought console for fun, not for safe. What't your opinion?

For the detail: http://www.geek.com/articles/games/squaretrade-wii-4x-more-reliable-than-ps3-9x-more-than-360-2009093/

Gaming Dilemma

xquizit — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:38:12 GMT

PC/Monitor Upgrade or TV?

Current PC Setup:
PSU: Single-Core 3.00ghz
MEM: 1gb
PSU: 650 watt
GPU: ATi Radeon HD2900
Sound: No sound card
HD: WD 250gb 16mb cache
Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster191T (ANCIENT) ghosting monitor

Current TV Setup: 10 year old 52" Sony DLP
Console: Xbox360 (willing to get a ps3, for blueray + free online gaming + better looks <lol>)

My budget for a tv: $550 (the rest for ps3, only want cod 4#2)
My budget for a PC build + Monitor: $750

I can't afford both, and I would like to go with one route for media use as well. The LCD TV would mainly be used for gaming. I heard plasmas are for movies/tv, and LCDs are preffered for console gaming.

I don't watch much tv; just Comedy Central. I would like to start watching blue rays on a 1080p television. Question about a gaming LCD TV..1080i or 1080p, 60hz or 120hz? (60hz is used for actualy movie theatre screens) Any input?

Update: Is there a cheaper route for console gaming? Can I use a monitor with a 1900x1080 resolution, and use it for a ps3? I don't watch TV, but I do enjoy watching movies..and most importantly playing call of duty on a console game! (I came from playing counter-strike for 6 years on a PC, to being OK with console gaming <it's fair for everyone, same system, getting use to one type of controller>. So how is the quality difference on a 24" Acer product like.. Newegg.com - ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers - LCD Monitors ... how does it compare to an actual LCD TV <for gaming>? Which has the best picture, and response time?

Directv H21 reciever

knarfisus — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:43:04 GMT

I am thinking about buying the H21 reciever but I'm uncertain about the Directv leasing fee. If I buy this from Newegg, will Directv still charge me the lease fee? And what about the card? Directv wanted to charge me $316.00 for this item.

Need a decent low profile 4x agp card with DVI out

jwcgc629 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:28:23 GMT

Looking for suggestions on an inexpensive L/P AGP 4x card to install in Dell Optiplex GX270 computers. Speed not an issue...just want to drive LCD TV displays in a store. Thanks

yamaha rx-v765

tomx2 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:35:38 GMT

Does the Yamaha rx-v765 support Dolby pro logic IIz.

thanks Tom

Troubles with wallmounting a 37" TV...

moiph — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:21:49 GMT

So I'm trying to figure out if I've bought the wrong equipment or if something's missing here. I recently purchased a 37" Samsung TV (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102312) and along with that got a wallmount (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882680098). Based on their descriptions it seemed like everything would be compatible; unfortunately it turns out I needed to buy an adapter plate as well (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882876020 -- should have read the mount reviews more closely, I'm not the first to hit that snag).

Anyway even after that, it seems like I've got the wrong screws. According to the TV's specs booklet, I need M6 standard screws. Should the mount and/or the adpater plate come with those? Or the TV? Or did I screw up again and now I need to go figure out where to buy M6 screws?

Thanks for any help!

Charity Lan games needed

ak11667 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:50:31 GMT

OK so im setting up a charity Lan party at my local ROP (regional occupational program) its to help raise money to buy some new computers for them

we need some FREE LAN games to play as this is for charity

just a FYI on the computers we will be using are DELL *(GASP)* optiplex GX280 with P4 in a socket 478 so no HT they have about 3gb of ram and onboard video running windows Xp

any and all suggestions would be good

we already have

1. soldat

2. track mania nations forever

3. LieroX

zenith tv

charlietrainguy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:33:37 GMT

Hi everyone,I'm new to the forum.

I got my hdtv yesterday and hooked it up to DirecTv, and it fried the box. It immediately tripped the breaker, so I tried just the tv on a different cicuit;I got snow & autotune.When I added another box and hooked up the yellow, white, & red it fried the box & tripped the breaker, but the tv stayed on. I think it's a short in the tv, so Newegg is sending another. What do you guys think?

any ideas? charlietrainguy

Projectors: BenQ MP522 ST vs Viewsonic PJD5351

CpxAzn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:42:14 GMT

I'm looking for a short throw projector for my room and I stumbled across these two projectors.

BenQ MP522 ST

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014192

Viewsonic PJD5351

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116404

From what I see, both are pretty much the same except the viewsonic has 2400:1 contrast ratio compared to the BenQ 1000:1.

For some reason, the BenQ's max display size is 300" compared to viewsonic's 180", but the BenQ is only 2000 lumens and the viewsonic is 2500 lumens. Both have same throw ratios.

I want to use this projector in my room for movies, and maybe sometimes gaming. I'm trying to cover a wall that is probably around 110-150". I'm thinking about getting one of these because I want a projector that is light in weight so it is portable.

This will the first projector that I have ever bought. Help would be appreciated. Any comments or advices?

Large TV (40-49") choices

slmclarengt — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:01:10 GMT

I have narrowed down the large TVs to a few that seem to be of relatively good quality and price (mostly from newegg, but any other trustworthy company is fine, too).

The main one that my grandmother is interested in is the LG 47LH30 as it is the one I most highly recommended. Now that you have an idea of how large of a TV we are looking for, have you got any other ideas for good quality/price TVs in the 40-49" range?

The Samsung's are nice, but they are a touch pricey in my opinion. But any options are open for fairly priced choices.

Thanks!

Looking to Buy a Good Recording Headset

Vyse08 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:10:27 GMT

I'm having trouble finding reviews on Newegg from customers who bought microphone headsets for recording. 99% of them seem to say they are good for gaming or chatting, but that's about it.

Could someone please let me know of a good headset to specifically record scripts for video game reviews? Obviously, clear, crisp recording is needed, but I need it to not pick up my breathing like all the other mics I've had. I'm running Vista 64-bit which some mics seem to have problems with. My current one has the common problem of being insanely quiet unless I put it an inch to my mouth, even with mic recording volume to maximum and mic boost to max.

Thanks for any help.

Capture device for recording 360 gameplay?

CXK — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:47:49 GMT

I had an Adaptec Gamebridge for my laptop so I could play my 360 on my laptop screen and record if I wanted. My main goal here is to be able to play my 360 on the road using a capture device. I cant use the game bridge anymore since it doesnt work with Vista and they no longer support it. I've also heard its difficult to find a device that works with Vista 64 bit. If anyone knows of a product that will do this I'd love to see it. Component input would be great for HD. And I really need to be able to play at full screen without a huge video lag.

Thanks!

Batman AA Serial

RickyTick — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:47:13 GMT

I purchased an EVGA GTX275 from Newegg and it came with a coupon that has a promo code for downloading the game for free through Steam. I downloaded the game successfully and tried to launch it for the first time, but it's asking me for a Serial. What the heck is a Serial and where can I find one? I tried to promo code, but that's not right.

Any help? Thanks

Netflix comptable with Sony Bravia IVL?

Rattletrap — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:44:58 GMT

Does anyone know if the Sony Bravia's Internet Video Link will work in place of one of Netflix's instant streaming boxes for internet to tv video streaming? If so, will any / all internet connected HD Televisions work? (LG's NetCast for example)

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