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Console Gaming and You (HDTV/PS3/Router/Surge Protection)
Daemas
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Well, for the first time in 10 years I'm looking for a new TV. I'm look at getting an HDTV/PS3 Setup. In fact I already have the PS3 and it's great, but my 10 year old 27inch Sharp doesn't do it justice.
I was thinking about getting this guy. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022068
If anybody can recommend a different one, I'm all ears. But it has to be 1080p and around $1100ish or under.
Second: I want to get a surge protector/UPS for this setup. I already have a nice one for my new PC, but I was completely at a loss as to the amount of power that a PS3 and 42"ish HDTV would consume. Could I even find a UPS to support these pieces of hardware? If not, I assume a pretty standard surge protector will do to keep the surges and brownouts at bay? Could somebody recommend one?
Third: I need to be able to use the internet on both my PC and PS3 at the same time. Problem is, I know shit about networking for the most part. I'm looking for a router that will work with my needs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127091
seems like it will work for me, any thoughts? To set this kind of thing up, the coaxial goes from wall to modem, Ethernet out to WAN in on router, 2 LAN outs to both PS3 and PC? Any setting up other than popping a disc in my PC or something?
Thanks in advance for the help
I was thinking about getting this guy. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022068
If anybody can recommend a different one, I'm all ears. But it has to be 1080p and around $1100ish or under.
Second: I want to get a surge protector/UPS for this setup. I already have a nice one for my new PC, but I was completely at a loss as to the amount of power that a PS3 and 42"ish HDTV would consume. Could I even find a UPS to support these pieces of hardware? If not, I assume a pretty standard surge protector will do to keep the surges and brownouts at bay? Could somebody recommend one?
Third: I need to be able to use the internet on both my PC and PS3 at the same time. Problem is, I know shit about networking for the most part. I'm looking for a router that will work with my needs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127091
seems like it will work for me, any thoughts? To set this kind of thing up, the coaxial goes from wall to modem, Ethernet out to WAN in on router, 2 LAN outs to both PS3 and PC? Any setting up other than popping a disc in my PC or something?
Thanks in advance for the help
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The cable from the modem has a jack that says internet and then 4 "internet outs" plug and go - the router will come with a setup disc but thats only for if it doesn't work straight off the bat. Theres no drivers or anything for an ethernet cable, plug and play sir.
Edit: oh you were going off the pictures on newegg, haha, seriously just plug everything in and it'll work, I've never run into a router that didn't work with a simple reset.
The best way to do this would be wireless. Your PS3 comes with a wireless connector, so this will save you having to run cables. Personally, I'd go with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190
As for setting up your PS3 with the network, it's really very very easy. Once you've got it connected to your computer and modem, boot up your PS3. Select network from the menu, and it should find your network. If you have secured your network (which you should do) enter in the security information. That should be about it. Much easier than trying to get the PS2 online.
I can't help much with the TV or UPS, but I would suggest the biggest surge protector you can get. My LCD tv and PS3 suck a huge amount of juice, and some of the smaller (cheaper) surge protectors I put on them would trip if I had both on.
Good luck to ya!
Just get a linksys WRT54G (or better yet, GL, though its a little more expensive). Its practically the same price and its on the compatability list for the PS3 as well as pretty much any other internet enabled device on the market, since its literally the most popular router out there at the moment.
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I don't believe it - I'm on my THIRD PS3, and my FIRST XBOX360. What the heck?
so the HDTV's bulb doesn't explode(or lessen the life, whatever :P) from the heat after the power goes out. When you turn an HDTV off, the fan keeps running for a while to cool down the inside parts to preserve longevity.
I went with this UPS because HDTV+PS3 is gonna run me 650W-ish, and it's 700w. I just need it to be able to power both long enough to cool down the HDTV and maybe save my game or whatever. But the Surge protection is obviously the most important part. http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16842102023
It's output is in Sine waves (which is really what HDTVs and the like need, PCs are different because of the power Supply in the tower)so that's always a plus.
thanks for all of your help guys.