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  • September 14, 2011 at 9:49 pm in reply to: Thanks Aaron!  When I get my #5613
    Oingofan

      Thanks Aaron!  When I get my new Wesena E6 HTPC put together, I’ll tackle it step by step…to verify that every piece is working as it should.  I found WMC to be a little complicated to setup ideally for the files in my situation, but otherwise will be powerful once configured correctly.

      September 14, 2011 at 7:49 pm in reply to: You guys all make good #5611
      Oingofan

        You guys all make good points.  Prior to using WMC, I used XBMC.  XBMC allowed me to play .MKV, Video_TS, and .ISO files (which I have all) out of the chute.  Now that I’m moving to display TV (Ceton), I need to use WMC, but found it is really nitpicky on the types of .MKV’s that it’ll display and won’t play my Video_TS or .ISO files.  If Shark007 solves all of the .MKV issues…I still have problems displaying them all through my extender (which gives me a “this video format is not supported…” error).  I thought if a file type wasn’t supported, it would convert it to a streaming format that would be supported (without an error).

        I have my temporary WMC setup in a separate room without being connected to speakers or a TV.  Funny enough, when I go to play the Video_TS or .ISO files on my XBox 360 extender, it won’t allow it because the WMC errors out that it doesn’t have speakers connected.  I’m sure that is all configuration based.  This shouldn’t matter too much soon as I’m moving to a dedicated HPTC running WMC that will be connected to my TV and receiver.

        OK, enough of my bickering issues.  I know WMC can do all of these things that I have used in XBMC…and that is just the issue.  It would be great if there was an overall guide that would show what to load and how to configure it for the basics:

        • .MKV file playing
        • .ISO file playing
        • Video_TS file playing
        • Recommended/minimum codecs required (and where to get them)
        • Correct folder layout for the basic WMC – forget Media Browser for now
        • TV setup – although this is already well explained with the Ceton guide
        • Any other small tweaks

        I know I may be asking a bunch, but it sure would be nice!  Thanks for the link to avsforum, I’ll check it out. 

        Wayne

        September 8, 2011 at 8:02 pm in reply to: Thanks Aaron for quickly #5519
        Oingofan

          Thanks Aaron for quickly suggesting a case for me.  I was looking at these cases earlier, but couldn’t figure out an ideal vendor.  Thx!

          Wayne

          September 8, 2011 at 5:13 am in reply to: Good point Aaron.  I don’t #5514
          Oingofan

            Good point Aaron.  I don’t need a a full-size case.  Here is everything I’m pretty much looking for:

            • Something that can handle Intel i5-2500K…or if available a i5-2500T
            • Internal SSD drive for the O/S (Windows 7)
            • 8 GB RAM motherboard capable
            • Recording can be saved to NAS running gigabit network speeds (hopefully that would work)
            • Has blu-ray drive capability (this is about 60% needed)
            • Internal or External InfinityTV tuner capable
            • Is quiet as possible, yet doesn’t have to be dead silent
            • Has HDMI output
            • Has internal IR
            • I don’t think I need a video card if the motherboard embedded is sufficient to handle 1080p and looks nice.  I’m not going to play video games on it.
            • Doesn’t cost TONS of money.  Should cost less than $700-$800.
            • Isn’t an eyesore

            OK, I hope that provides enough info for suggestions.  I appreciate you guys helping me out!  Thx!

            Wayne

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