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Bronze Member Username: HogwildPost Number: 68 Registered: Aug-05 | Now that I have HD Cable, my last major purchase will be a computer to hook through my receiver. My intent is to allow the kids (and myself) to play on-line games like Counter-strike, Halo etc. I was trying to keep the computer under $1000.00. but am wondering how expensive the graphics card will need to be for a good display on a 92 inch screen. I could use HDMI or component output. What else could this computer do for my system? I would appreciate hearing your experience under similar circumstances. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 11108 Registered: Dec-03 | Have you tried going the DIY route? |
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Bronze Member Username: HogwildPost Number: 69 Registered: Aug-05 | If you mean building one myself - not really. I'm not really a computer whiz - probably never will be. I'm just wondering how much I'll need to spend to get a good picture on my large screen. The graphics card will define the other system requirements. I'm also wondering what else the PC can be used for in my home theatre. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 11117 Registered: Dec-03 | Go here and check out the Media Center PC and you will know more about what you would want to get. A good graphics card is not cheap. http://www.mediacenterpcworld.com/ |
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New member Username: MsvaraPost Number: 2 Registered: Sep-06 | Hey Hogwild, Your budget is way too low for a good gaming graphics card. Shoot for at least $2000. An excellent system that is pre-built for you is www.alienware.com. |
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Bronze Member Username: HogwildPost Number: 70 Registered: Aug-05 | Yeah, I really don't understand the differences all that well. Nice websites though. I was thinking of buying the HD Cable PVR for $600.00 (22 month payback from renting). The Cable company will provide a HD Cable box for free with subscription. (for another TV - $150.00 bonus) If I bought a better PC, would it replace the HD Cable PVR completely? In other words, will the PC connect directly to the incoming cable and provide all the same features? This way I could put the $600 towards a better computer. My ignorance is showing. |
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New member Username: MsvaraPost Number: 4 Registered: Sep-06 | You could replace a PVR with a PC but having a PVR is much much easier to use. See if your cable co has a HDPVR unit combined so that you can record the HD shows in HD format. Good Luck. |