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Mcefan at 12:48, 19 March 2016

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	~~It is possible to use LinuxMCE as a standalone Home Theater PC.~~ A basic LinuxMCE system~~, however,~~ can ~~also~~ be set up with a relatively modest PC ~~and~~ networking hardware. ~~More~~ advanced (though not necessarily expensive) ~~systems~~ can work with virtually any device that allows some form of [[:Category:Input\|input/output control]] capability (including Ethernet, infrared, or RS232 devices) and with devices using a [[:Category:Automation\|home automation]] protocol (such as X10 or Insteon).		A basic LinuxMCE system can be set up with a relatively modest PC equipped with networking hardware. <br>
			You can use a more advanced (though not necessarily expensive) system to setup LinuxMCE as a standalone Home Theater PC. LinuxMCE can work with virtually any device that allows some form of [[:Category:Input\|input/output control]] capability (including Ethernet, infrared, or RS232 devices), and with devices using a [[:Category:Automation\|home automation]] protocol (such as X10 or Insteon). For more information on hardware selection, see:

	* ~~Check out the~~ [[:Category:Hardware\|hardware category]] for an organized list of hardware		* [[:Category:Hardware\|hardware category]] for an organized list of hardware
	* ~~Check out the~~ [[:Category:Newbie_Packs\|newbie pack category]] for an organized list of newbie packs		* [[:Category:Newbie_Packs\|newbie pack category]] for an organized list of newbie packs
	* ~~Check out~~ [[LinuxMCE_Products\|LinuxMCE Products]] for a list of products made specifically for LinuxMCE		* [[LinuxMCE_Products\|LinuxMCE Products]] for a list of products made specifically for LinuxMCE

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Phenigma at 20:28, 7 October 2015

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Phenigma at 20:25, 7 October 2015

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	=== Motherboard ===		=== Motherboard ===
	Any Linux-compatible motherboard (95% chance yours will work) will run smoothly, give or take a few features (SPDIF, etc.). ~~See the [[:Category:Mainboards\|mainboards category]] for more information and experience with these.~~		Any Linux-compatible motherboard (95% chance yours will work) will run smoothly, give or take a few features (SPDIF, etc.).
	~~{{p}}~~

	=== RAM ===		=== RAM ===

Mcefan at 04:36, 20 October 2012

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TBS: /* TV Video Capture Cards */

2012-03-28T02:32:25Z

TV Video Capture Cards

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	*pcHDTV manufactures and supplies cards just for Linux that provide HDTV and analog capabilities. An example is the [http://www.pchdtv.com/ HD-5500].		*pcHDTV manufactures and supplies cards just for Linux that provide HDTV and analog capabilities. An example is the [http://www.pchdtv.com/ HD-5500].

			*[[TBS]] Technologies is a company which specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing of digital TV tuner cards for PC. Main products include PC cards for DVB S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C with single, dual, and quad tuner, CAM CI box for DVB-S2, USB TV Box for DVB-S/S2,DVB-T/T2,DVB-C. Most TV tuner products are [http://http://www.tbsdtv.com Linux drivers]ready up to the latest kernel.

	*Plextor ConvertX PVR devices are supported through [http://www.plextor.com/english/support/LinuxSDK.htm Linux drivers]. MythTV can use the Plextor to capture hardware encoded MPEG-4, lowering CPU requirements for similar functions.		*Plextor ConvertX PVR devices are supported through [http://www.plextor.com/english/support/LinuxSDK.htm Linux drivers]. MythTV can use the Plextor to capture hardware encoded MPEG-4, lowering CPU requirements for similar functions.

PlatypusPedersen: /* RAM */ 64-bit is not supported atm.

2011-10-21T22:09:28Z

RAM: 64-bit is not supported atm.

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	==RAM==		==RAM==
	For a bare minimum core, 256MB+ of RAM is needed. For machines encoding/decoding media and/or running desktop applications 512MB+ is needed for smooth function. 1GB at least is recommended. (4GB+ will require a 64-bit OS (~~now~~ available in LinuxMCE 0710 ~~and~~ later versions)).		For a bare minimum core, 256MB+ of RAM is needed. For machines encoding/decoding media and/or running desktop applications 512MB+ is needed for smooth function. 1GB at least is recommended. (4GB+ will require a 64-bit OS (available in LinuxMCE 0710, not currently available in later versions)).

	==Hard Drive==		==Hard Drive==

Murdock: /* Graphics card */

2011-10-15T00:53:37Z

Graphics card

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	The graphics cards that work best with LinuxMCE are those with an NVIDIA chipset. It is recommended to use one from a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 to a GeForce 8500. (Others may work, you may have to test them or look at [[:Category:Graphic_Cards\|Graphics Cards category]] to see if someone's already tested yours, or one you're considering purchasing).		The graphics cards that work best with LinuxMCE are those with an NVIDIA chipset. It is recommended to use one from a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 to a GeForce 8500. (Others may work, you may have to test them or look at [[:Category:Graphic_Cards\|Graphics Cards category]] to see if someone's already tested yours, or one you're considering purchasing).

	We'~~d also recommend utilizing an nVidia video card~~ with at least 512MB of memory for VDPAU usage for viewing HD content (up to 1080p).		'''Suggestion:''' use motherboard with onboard NVIDIA GPU and one that has at least 512MB of memory for VDPAU usage for viewing HD content (up to 1080p).

	~~'''Suggestion:''' use motherboard with onboard NVIDIA GPU like [[ASUS_M3N78-EM]] motherboard with [[NVIDIA GeForce 8300]] GPU~~.

	It is not recommended to use ATI cards because the drivers have some bugs that LinuxMCE is using. ATI cards may work with the standard [[Selecting_the_Right_UI#UI1\|UI1 interface]] but they aren't officially supported.		It is not recommended to use ATI cards because the drivers have some bugs that LinuxMCE is using. ATI cards may work with the standard [[Selecting_the_Right_UI#UI1\|UI1 interface]] but they aren't officially supported.

Murdock: /* Graphics card */

2011-10-15T00:52:25Z

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	==Graphics card==		==Graphics card==
	The graphics cards that work best with LinuxMCE are those with an NVIDIA chipset. It is recommended to use one from a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 to a GeForce 8500. (Others may work, you may have to test them or look at [[:Category:Graphic_Cards\|Graphics Cards category]] to see if someone's already tested yours, or one you're considering purchasing).		The graphics cards that work best with LinuxMCE are those with an NVIDIA chipset. It is recommended to use one from a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 to a GeForce 8500. (Others may work, you may have to test them or look at [[:Category:Graphic_Cards\|Graphics Cards category]] to see if someone's already tested yours, or one you're considering purchasing).

			We'd also recommend utilizing an nVidia video card with at least 512MB of memory for VDPAU usage for viewing HD content (up to 1080p).

	'''Suggestion:''' use motherboard with onboard NVIDIA GPU like [[ASUS_M3N78-EM]] motherboard with [[NVIDIA GeForce 8300]] GPU.		'''Suggestion:''' use motherboard with onboard NVIDIA GPU like [[ASUS_M3N78-EM]] motherboard with [[NVIDIA GeForce 8300]] GPU.

Tiamat74 at 22:20, 24 December 2010

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	==Graphics card==		==Graphics card==
	The graphics cards that work best with LinuxMCE are those with an NVIDIA chipset. It is recommended to use one from a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 to a GeForce 8500. (Others may work, you may have to test them or look at [[:Category:Graphic_Cards\|Graphics Cards ~~cathegory~~]] to see if someone's already tested yours, or one you're considering purchasing).		The graphics cards that work best with LinuxMCE are those with an NVIDIA chipset. It is recommended to use one from a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 to a GeForce 8500. (Others may work, you may have to test them or look at [[:Category:Graphic_Cards\|Graphics Cards category]] to see if someone's already tested yours, or one you're considering purchasing).

	'''Suggestion:''' use motherboard with onboard NVIDIA GPU like [[ASUS_M3N78-EM]] motherboard with [[NVIDIA GeForce 8300]] GPU.		'''Suggestion:''' use motherboard with onboard NVIDIA GPU like [[ASUS_M3N78-EM]] motherboard with [[NVIDIA GeForce 8300]] GPU.

Raz71abb6 at 09:34, 31 October 2010

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	* [http://forum.linuxmce.com/index.php?topic=1711.0 Building a New Rig]		* [http://forum.linuxmce.com/index.php?topic=1711.0 Building a New Rig]
	* [http://forum.linuxmce.com/index.php?topic=1353.msg8341#msg8341 For those wanting to roll your own box ...]		* [http://forum.linuxmce.com/index.php?topic=1353.msg8341#msg8341 For those wanting to roll your own box ...]
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	~~=[http://www.example.com UNDER COSTRUCTION, PLEASE SEE THIS POST IN RESERVE COPY]=~~
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	~~=[http://www.example.com CLICK HERE]=~~
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	~~It is possible to use LinuxMCE as a standalone Home Theater PC.~~ A basic LinuxMCE system~~, however,~~ can ~~also~~ be set up with a relatively modest PC ~~and~~ networking hardware. ~~More~~ advanced (though not necessarily expensive) ~~systems~~ can work with virtually any device that allows some form of [[:Category:Input\|input/output control]] capability (including Ethernet, infrared, or RS232 devices) and with devices using a [[:Category:Automation\|home automation]] protocol (such as X10 or Insteon).		A basic LinuxMCE system can be set up with a relatively modest PC equipped with networking hardware. <br>
			You can use a more advanced (though not necessarily expensive) system to setup LinuxMCE as a standalone Home Theater PC. LinuxMCE can work with virtually any device that allows some form of [[:Category:Input\|input/output control]] capability (including Ethernet, infrared, or RS232 devices), and with devices using a [[:Category:Automation\|home automation]] protocol (such as X10 or Insteon). For more information on hardware selection, see:

	* ~~Check out the~~ [[:Category:Hardware\|hardware category]] for an organized list of hardware		* [[:Category:Hardware\|hardware category]] for an organized list of hardware
	* ~~Check out the~~ [[:Category:Newbie_Packs\|newbie pack category]] for an organized list of newbie packs		* [[:Category:Newbie_Packs\|newbie pack category]] for an organized list of newbie packs
	* ~~Check out~~ [[LinuxMCE_Products\|LinuxMCE Products]] for a list of products made specifically for LinuxMCE		* [[LinuxMCE_Products\|LinuxMCE Products]] for a list of products made specifically for LinuxMCE

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