Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471755494 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 428 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Meh." according to Amazon Customer. 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 incl. Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC 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 I came across 5 or 6 sites with good info, but they were outdated.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. A must read for anyone planning on building or customizing their Home Theater PC Andy 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 BuildMed
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® Media Center Edition, and get the whole thing up and running. The digital lifestyle is your lifestyle. 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 loseInstalling MCE 2005Your choice—P4, Pentium M, or Athlon 64Maximizing your multimedia experienceand more!. From the Back Cover The best of both worlds—now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology
Since 1994 he's been a full-time writer and tech editor. 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
The best of both worlds-now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology. Then, invite your friends over and watch 'em turn green. The digital lifestyle is your lifestyle. 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. 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 * Instal