Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI capture - full review
Blackmagic's Intensity Pro is a highly flexible video capture card for PCs or Macs. It’ll capture footage from unprotected HDMI sources, along with analogue Composite, S-Video and Component signals. Capturing video over HDMI could also deliver superior quality from certain HD camcorders, and doing so with the Intensity can also deliver files which are quicker and easier to edit too. Find out why this could be one of the most useful peripherals for video editors in our
Intensity Pro review.
Build a low-profile HD HTPC - choosing the parts
Building a successful Media or HTPC involves more thought and planning than a normal office system, but can yield excellent results. Imagine a single appliance which can play virtually any format from streaming content to Blu Ray, along with having powerful PVR facilities. Just because it’s a powerful PC doesn’t mean it needs to be big, ugly and noisy either, and in this article I’ll show you
how to build a quiet, low profile system that’s equipped to handle HD content.
Ultimate Hifi audio from your PC - three solutions!
PCs have the potential to make great audio jukeboxes with their vast storage capacities and support for multiple formats, but if you’re a dedicated audiophile, the sound quality can often disappoint. As Hifi fanatics understand all too well, high performance and convenience rarely go hand in hand, but over the past few years I’ve been trying a variety of solutions from custom plug-ins to modified hardware in an attempt to find one that can truly be described as Hifi. And wouldn’t you know it, after waiting so long, I’ve got not one, but
three audiophile solutions for you!
Choosing a PC Power Supply - guide and report
Power Supplies are far from the most glamorous component in your PC, but they can have a huge impact on your running costs and smooth operation. Believe it or not, by simply switching your power supply for a more appropriate model, your PC could run cooler, more quietly and save energy without compromising performance – and unlike a top-end processor or graphics card, a decent power supply doesn’t have to cost the Earth. Find out everything you need to know in our
Guide to Power Supplies.
