Media Center PC Questions:

**mep916** · 11-19-2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukulele_ninja

I like media center too, will it read ISO files?

No, I don't think so.

ukulele_ninja · 11-19-2007, 06:06 AM

Any suggestions how if i rip the dvd's to best play them in media center (just for clarification, he OWNS all of these movies were not talking about illegally ripping them. His buddy wors for blockbuster and gets him insane discounts on them when they pull them off the shelves.) If I use DVD decrypter, whats the best method to save the dvds as and play them back?

hpi · 11-19-2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukulele_ninja

Any suggestions how if i rip the dvd's to best play them in media center (just for clarification, he OWNS all of these movies were not talking about illegally ripping them. His buddy wors for blockbuster and gets him insane discounts on them when they pull them off the shelves.) If I use DVD decrypter, whats the best method to save the dvds as and play them back?

Id say use dvd shrink and then back up the dvd to your hdd or a dvd or wtv you wanna do.

**mep916** · 11-19-2007, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukulele_ninja

Any suggestions how if i rip the dvd's to best play them in media center (just for clarification, he OWNS all of these movies were not talking about illegally ripping them. His buddy wors for blockbuster and gets him insane discounts on them when they pull them off the shelves.) If I use DVD decrypter, whats the best method to save the dvds as and play them back?

Well, I know that media center will read MPEG2. Other formats such as Divx and MPEG4 (Quicktime) will not playback in media center. The VOB files (the DVD file format) will probably be read by media center.

Does that make sense?

ukulele_ninja · 11-19-2007, 06:15 AM

Well...yes and no

I dont know if you have ever used dvd decrypter before or not, but it gives you three different types of files to rip your dvd as: ISO, IFO, or File. The only one I have ever used is the ISO because it has the option to read and write right from the program. Would File be the VOB files you are referring to?

**mep916** · 11-19-2007, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukulele_ninja

Well...yes and no

Would File be the VOB files you are referring to?

I'm not sure...I've never used that program. There is a program that allows you to rip the VOB files to the HD. I'll edit this post once I find it.

EDIT: The DVD Shrink program hpi mentioned might work.

ukulele_ninja · 11-19-2007, 06:37 AM

Using the file option to rip the dvd saves everything as the VOB files. What do I need to make media center read those?

diduknowthat · 11-19-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ukulele_ninja

Media Center PC

Main Hardware:
1.Geforce 8800GT with HDMI out> $280
2.ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard> $175
3.AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Windsor 2.8GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA5600CZBOX Processor>$140.00
4.Spec-Research 01024 Black 0.55~0.65mm SECC ATX Mid HTPC Computer Case 400W Power Supply> $95 (May need bigger power supply)
5.2gig Corsair RAM> $110
6.HDD's 500gig($110) 750($200) 1TB ($300)
7.Heatsink and Fan for processor> $30
8.Wireless Desktop Keyboard and Mouse> $80
9.DVD-RW> $60

These are just kinda toying around and using newegg prices. When I built mine i bought a lot from ebay and saved nearly $400 for a very very similar build. Lemme know any suggestions!

Is this computer going to be purely used as a Media PC? If so, I REALLY don't see the point of a 8800gt. I think this card will be more than enough for HDMI playback. It also uses less power and is silent.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125075

and..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163033
for case so it actually looks like a HTPC

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116628
So it'll be ready for more than just playback

oscaryu1 · 11-19-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

Is this computer going to be purely used as a Media PC? If so, I REALLY don't see the point of a 8800gt. I think this card will be more than enough for HDMI playback. It also uses less power and is silent.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125075

and..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163033
for case so it actually looks like a HTPC

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116628
So it'll be ready for more than just playback

Hmm, didja read the specifications and reviews of that GFX? It's passively cooled, and some said that it overheats to 100C+... So I don't think such a small case + such a hot card will make a good system.

ukulele_ninja · 11-19-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

Is this computer going to be purely used as a Media PC? If so, I REALLY don't see the point of a 8800gt. I think this card will be more than enough for HDMI playback. It also uses less power and is silent.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125075

and..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163033
for case so it actually looks like a HTPC

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116628
So it'll be ready for more than just playback

Capture card is not needed since he has HD-Tivo. This is strictly a playback PC.

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ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,275	Any suggestions how if i rip the dvd's to best play them in media center (just for clarification, he OWNS all of these movies were not talking about illegally ripping them. His buddy wors for blockbuster and gets him insane discounts on them when they pull them off the shelves.) If I use DVD decrypter, whats the best method to save the dvds as and play them back? __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

11-19-2007, 06:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,275	Well...yes and no I dont know if you have ever used dvd decrypter before or not, but it gives you three different types of files to rip your dvd as: ISO, IFO, or File. The only one I have ever used is the ISO because it has the option to read and write right from the program. Would File be the VOB files you are referring to? __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

11-19-2007, 06:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,275	Using the file option to rip the dvd saves everything as the VOB files. What do I need to make media center read those? __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

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