Media Center Desktop PCs

ericg72391 asked:


I han a Gateway 831GM Media Center PC and I have 512mb’s of RAM and I want to upgrade to 2gb’s of RAM I have ddr dual channel memory. What kind of RAM is right for my computer and how much can it handle?

ninja asked:


what is the best DVD decoder to use for windows media center? i have a hauppauge WinTV HVR 1600 tuner and i run on winXP with media center 2005. whats the best decoder to use?

khsora23 asked:


I want to know in terms of hardware: gpu, processor, ram, what the best media center pc is when disregarding price

THOMAS P asked:


The Manual that comes with the 625 dual tuner DVR asks users to set TV2 to channel 21-59, however since I am attaching a PC, not a TV, I am unsure about how to set the tuner to the correct channel.

geri4gears asked:


I have a 3 year old dell and I want to add components to make it a media center pc. I want to use my tv as a monitor, record a few shows. Possibly play a pc game.
Do I need to purchase microsoft media center software or will software come with the video cards?
In addition I would like to use my tv as a monitor.

jonpurkis asked:


I am planning on building a Media Center PC with some spare bits I have. I currently have a Celeron 2.8GHz processor and 512mb RAM to use, but may upgrade in the future.

The prices of XP MCE and Windows Vista Premium are similar when you buy the OEM version, so I can’t decide which to get. Does anyone know what extra features I will benefit from (specifically for Media Centers) if I go for Vista?

Thanks
Ok, I could purchase another 512mb of RAM, I’m more interested in what extra features I would benefit from in Vista.

Drew K asked:


I have RCA jacks on the back. .the red yellow and white ones which is where my cable is also connected… I can watch TV and stuff through my computer/LCD monitor.. But how can I connect my Xbox to my PC.. I’ve connected the cords in the back of my comp (rca jacks) but can’t figure out to view the xbox..

juan asked:


i never set a “lock” on my computer.. but it says i did.
i have a HP Media Center PC and whenever i want to use it ( after a screensaver comes on) it says to enter my password. I never put a lock. how can i get rid of this so-called “lock”?

The Nickster asked:


Well I have a media center PC and it has inputs in the back, I hooked the 360 in them but theres no way to see the 360 on The Media Center…or is there? Can somone please help!
I mean on TV in Media Center….theres only channels nothing to see game systems (like Video 1,2,3, etc….)
Jeremiah B Your my lifesaver hahahaha, I had it plugged in the Back Inputs, I have a HP to! Thanks man it WORKS!!!!
Ummm nvm………Media Center Wont dectect it…….but its plugged in right

BOLD asked:


I have an hp m8020n pavilion media center pc, and I was wondering what new video cards are compatible with my pc? And also plz tell whether I can attach the new vid card by myself.
Thank you