Any good HTPC forums out there?

[imported_Pablo]

Just got a company laptop and I'm considering making my desktop into an HTPC... any good forums out there?

 

[DaveSimmons]

AVSForum is a good source, though a rental DVR might make more sense if you have cable, especially for high-def.

 

[RossMAN]

http://www.htpcnews.com/forums/index.php

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
AVSForum is a good source, though a rental DVR might make more sense if you have cable, especially for high-def.

Until you can build a PC (if ever) with a videocard that features Digital Cable input, HDMI output, HDCP built-in, really good 1080P decoding/encoding, and CableCard 2.0 support, I think it may be difficult to build a true HD-HTPC.

 

[GZeus]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
AVSForum is a good source, though a rental DVR might make more sense if you have cable, especially for high-def.

Until you can build a PC (if ever) with a videocard that features Digital Cable input, HDMI output, HDCP built-in, really good 1080P decoding/encoding, and CableCard 2.0 support, I think it may be difficult to build a true HD-HTPC.

Too true. I'm just itching to make a HD-HTPC but the available components seem to be lacking (for now). I wonder if we will even see a good HD encoder/'tuner' card for use with a STB.