[newgeek]

building a media center

I would like to build a media center on a budget,repeat budget. So far I have:

1. AMD Sempron 2600 64 bit Palermo - 1.6 ghz - 128k cache - socket 754 - 1600mhz fsb cpu.

2.Powercolor 7500 / 64MB DDR / AGP 4x / DVI / VGA / Video

3 SoundBlaster Live

4.Samsung 80 gb hard drive.

What I want to do is hook this to a 32" LCD tv to burn tv shows and play internet radio,display pictures as a slide show from my dig. camera. I want to be able to view my desktop on the tv. And I want to be able to do all this by a remote control instead of a mouse or keyboard.Is this possible.if the tv has a tuner do I need one in computer.besides the basic comp. parts what else do I need. Video capture card? can I do this all with XP or do I need MCE.

[kfc469]

don't double post. If people want to help you, they will. You only need one post to get people's attention.

[newgeek]

I post before I saw that there was a forum for multi media,thought I might have posted in wrong area. Are you offering help or just giving me a hard time

[newgeek]

Hauppauge PVR 150 with Streamzap remote, willl this work for what my needs are

[EricB]

most mce tuners have remotes

[newgeek]

My main concern is what do I need so I can get picture in picture on tv so I can display desktop and what every tv channel I am watching.I cant afford to buy MCE right now so I would like to use XP home or professional.What do I need inline of hardware to be able to do this.