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Doom 3 on 110" Screen with 7.1 audio
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Hey guys. I am running a hdvt setup for quake 3 and general computing my self. In doom 3 you can get widescreen resolutions. I have an ati card with the DVI component dongle and I can get perfect widescreen by changing the resolution in the ini and changing r_mode to "-1" . I run in 1152x864 (1080i) and it looks like its perfect without any FOV changes. Other resolutions to try for widescreen (if you vid card can handle it) are 864x648, 1776x1000 and 1152x648. These all work with Ati cards without overscan on my setup. Running normal pc resolutions like 800x600, 1024x768, etc require powerstrip and a lot of messing around. If any of you guys have had issues getting these standard resolutions to work email me at [email protected] and I will send you my customer powerstrip.ini file. As far as I know these timings only work on ati cards but I could be wrong.
Incognito said:
You don't want to get a projector unless its contrast ratio is above 1000:1. Lumens doesn't mean much these days as most manufacturers lie about it anyway. My projector does 1300:1 for a contrast ratio, and its WXGA. Which I would muchly recommend over just xga.
Well, TIME for more pix! I went home at lunch and took some more shots... I'll get more of DOOM 3 tonight when its dark, the pix of doom 3 aren't turning out because of the sunlight from outside.
I have included two pictures of the back of my amp and the back of my comp for those of you wondering how I did my audio hookup. Its hard to see but there is actually 3 cables coming out of the soundcard. 2 blue and 1 black. The blue cables are the special camvid cables that carry 3 signals each. In the picture of my amp, you can see the Ext In with its 8 rca connectors. 6 blue 2 black.
The pic below I took from the back of the room so you can actually see the entire layout and everything a bit better than some of the last pix I took. (Its blurry because the shutter speed is turned way down, and I'm holding the camera up by the ceiling.)
The widescreen picture above was taken using 3 shots so there is some weird stuff in the pic from quick photoshop editing. The pictures were taken from the top of my back 2 speakers.
I have included two pictures of the back of my amp and the back of my comp for those of you wondering how I did my audio hookup. Its hard to see but there is actually 3 cables coming out of the soundcard. 2 blue and 1 black. The blue cables are the special camvid cables that carry 3 signals each. In the picture of my amp, you can see the Ext In with its 8 rca connectors. 6 blue 2 black.
The pic below I took from the back of the room so you can actually see the entire layout and everything a bit better than some of the last pix I took. (Its blurry because the shutter speed is turned way down, and I'm holding the camera up by the ceiling.)
The widescreen picture above was taken using 3 shots so there is some weird stuff in the pic from quick photoshop editing. The pictures were taken from the top of my back 2 speakers.
Maybe some of you home theater gurus could help me out....
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1026448145
Nice setup, yall.... especially oneshot
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1026448145
Nice setup, yall.... especially oneshot
shadow74205
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I think I just spooged in my underwear. I have a question about your projector. Actually, two. How long is the bulb life for your projector, and how much does it cost to replace?
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plink said:
I can disprove part of that statement in two words "Video Tape"
Since I got my Hitachi 57" (57G or F500) I can't watch tapes anymore, DVD's are awesome, HD cable is awsome, computer gaming is awesome but videotapes make me ill. as do cheap production studio TV, like G4. you can really see the detail or lack thereof with a bigscreen
Jake said:That is why you either buy from someplace like Parts Express or build them yourself.
I built my component cables myself. Bought 75 feet of coaxal cable and cut it into 3 exact lengths. Bought ends from radioshack and attached. Total cost of the 3 25 foot cables with gold ends = 50 dollers canadian. Total cost if I would have purchased from monster cable.... 500 dollers. And there is ZERO difference in quality. My dvd player also has a dvi-i port on it and I have compared the two. No diff in quality or color. The 20 foot DVI-I dual link cable that runs to the projector was 50 bux cdn from memoryexpress. If I would have bought a technically 'pro' one it would have been hundreds of dollers more. Svideo are cheap and so are composite. 30-40 bux each.
My advice on cables... Don't buy the 'so called' best there is. Because your just ripping yourself off. I could have easily spent 3000 dollers on cables. Instead I spent around 1000. (lncluding speaker cables and ends and everything) I definetely don't buy the cheapest out there, but it's definetely a waste to buy monster cable or any rip off brand like that. I've seen them side by side with cheaper brands and they are identical. I do run 12 gauge and 10 gauge speaker cable though, which is recommended for high end speakers.
mjz_5 said:these cables must have cost you alot of $$$.. where in canada did u buy this stuff, cause i also live up there
Any computer cable I bought from www.memoryexpress.com in Calgary, Alberta. All my home theatre cables were purchased from Visions. I have a VIP account there so they give me cost plus 7 percent.
Jake said:That is why you either buy from someplace like Parts Express or build them yourself.
tbhat right
stick with Canare or Belden 5 channel video stuff. Problem solved one shot.
by the way for true 16x9 resolution
1280x720 as that will match the LCD projector pixel for pixel. Otherwise the PJ will scale and that introduces artifacts.
OMG, you are crazy, man. Im telling ya. Well, you sure have a sweet setup. But one thing your projector can't beat wide screen monitors such as HP L2335 which supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 (native). Think about how much you have to pay if you go get a projector with the same native resolution. Also, I think the new Denon 3805 is slightly better than the 3803 which is by all means not a bad receiver at all.plink said:
ImLazZzy said:
Yup, you have a good point. I cannot run those resolutions. Which is a shame. I will be upgrading my projector though once you can run those resolutions.
The diff between the 3805 and 3803 is just two years. Same model just newer, with a few small tweaks and added features. Definetely not worth an upgrade. I'll be going to a 4805 if I do that.
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figgie said:Apparently you have not seen what D-VHS is all about. This is what HD DVD will be without the tape
No I haven't... although I have shelves full of garage sale bait now...
on an unrelated subject, what keyboard/mice do you use for your setups? I've been bouncing back and forth between the standard and bluetooth version of Logitech's elite duo and although I'd like to save money if I can, I want the rig to work, but if I can save a C note I can live without bluetooth.
The last lan I had at my house I had my rig hooked up to the bigscreen, but sat on the floor with the keyboard and mouse on the coffee table - and four hours later could barely move my shoulders LOL
RagingSamster said:
I use the logitech elite (wired) and the microsoft intellimouse (wired 4 button) My couches are low (but wide and deep) and my coffee table is low. (same height as the couch) So its actually quite comfortable playing while sitting on the couch and using the coffee table as my desk/mousepad. Tho I will usually sit back every hour and play with my keyboard on my lap and the mouse on the leather seat beside me.
mjz_5 said:
As long as you can solder and know how to read the instructions on connecting a cable end, its relatively easy. It does help to know how the cable works and how pro companies attach their ends. Run a search on google and read everything you can about the cable you want to build.
plink said:Yup, you have a good point. I cannot run those resolutions. Which is a shame. I will be upgrading my projector though once you can run those resolutions.
The diff between the 3805 and 3803 is just two years. Same model just newer, with a few small tweaks and added features. Definetely not worth an upgrade. I'll be going to a 4805 if I do that.
Thanks, dude. Well, I don't know about getting a projector with 1920x1200 native rez 'cause the price tag would be prohabitive to most of us. But If money is no object to you at all...
I am working on my setup and here is the list:
Denon 3805 A/V receiver
Denon DVD 2900
Axiom fronts/center
Boston Acoustics surrounds
Hsu sub
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HP L2335 23'' computer/HDTV/gaming display
InFocus 4850 HT Projector
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Athlon64 3500+
Asus A8V Socket 939 Via K8T800Pro + VT8237 with optical/digital audio out
Dual WD740 Raptor on RAID-0
1024MB DDR400
ATI Redeon X800Pro
(No need for a sound card)
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feel free to hammer!
ImLazZzy said:
Lookin good Lazy! That reminds me, (somewhat unrelated) those of you looking for an absolutely amazing subwoofer, and have no problems with spending thousands on one... check these out. www.svsubwoofers.com, I'm gonna get me one, someday.
ImLazZzy said:Thanks again. SVS and HSU are equally exceptional subs. Which one you pick is purely a matter of taste. Hey plink, what do you do? Just curious. You don't have to say if you don't want to...
Hmmm.... what do I do.... lol. No its okay. Heres what I do.
I am a Computer/Network Administrator and Webdesigner during the day. I Compose music on the side, which will hopefully be turned into a full time job in the future. (I have another section of my home dedicated to my music studio) I am 21 years old, and very happily married.
turdhat said:
The easiest way to tell is find a 'square' floor tile, and while looking down, circle around it. You will notice from one angle the square will turn into a rectangle. This is because its being stretched. In true widescreen there will be no deformation of objects or textures.