Build the Ultimate Home Theater PC
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Author Description
The best of both worlds-now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology. The digital lifestyle is your lifestyle. 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(r) Media Center Edition, and get the whole thing up and running. Then, invite your friends over and watch 'em turn green. 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 * Installing MCE 2005 * Your choice-P4, Pentium M, or Athlon 64 *...
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book guides readers through the process of building their own Home Theater PC (HTPC). It aims to provide a comprehensive resource for technology enthusiasts who enjoy the process of building and customizing their own entertainment systems. The authors explain the necessary components, offer advice on purchasing parts, and detail the assembly, testing, and software installation, including Windows Media Center Edition.
THE SCOPE MAP
- What constitutes an HTPC and its unique requirements
- Guidance on selecting the appropriate CPU and memory
- Details on graphics, video, and audio components for an HTPC
- Information on monitors and display options
- Steps for networking an HTPC
- Discussion of remote control options and management
- Instructions for installing Windows Media Center Edition (MCE 2005)
- Considerations for specific processor choices like P4, Pentium M, or Athlon 64
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is presented as a practical guide for hobbyists interested in constructing their own Home Theater PCs. It focuses on step-by-step instructions, including parts lists and visual aids, to demystify the process of component selection, assembly, and software setup. The content appears geared towards individuals who appreciate the digital lifestyle and the satisfaction of building custom technology solutions.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2007-01-01
ISBN-10:
0471755494
ISBN-13:
9780471788904
Non-Fiction
Science & Technology
Technology
Computers
DIY
How To
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