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coxmaster
03-20-2008, 07:52 PM
Alright, its been a while since i bought anything for my PC, and.. well watching TV on my PC would be awesome. So im thinking about a TV tuner.

I really have little knowledge over TV tuners, so hopefully you can steer me in the right direction..

What i want: HD through antenna, Digital/Analog through cable. I dont mind switching connections if needed. Hopefully PCI-e x1 because i would love to use one of those. Other than that im up for suggestions. Price Ranger >90$ would be good also.

Here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100015) is the one i was thinking.. what do you all think?

Thanks!!
Sadasius
03-20-2008, 09:53 PM
A TV tuner is pretty cool. I record some of my shows on my computer. Kind of funny I know. I have a card that also has composite in and out as well. Forget the name of the damn thing as I am at work right now. But yeah that looks to be pretty cool. Too bad that one does not have a remote control though as it is pretty handy too.
coxmaster
03-20-2008, 10:09 PM
I think i can survive without a remote, especially since the price on that one looks REALLY good for a respectable brand, PCI-e 1x and its HD.. i think that price is about the best i'll find anywhere
trueg50
03-20-2008, 10:39 PM
Here is the one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100015) I was looking at just last night actually.

Looks pretty decent. If you are running Vista though, keep an eye out, tons of companies are forcing people to purchase their later products by not manufacturing any Vista drivers for their older devices.
Xero (1)ne
03-21-2008, 12:33 AM
I have an Encore ENLTV tuner with FM tuner too. It's crap but it does get the job done. It only cost me $20 too so you get what you pay for.

My friend has an ATi TV Tuner and the quality to this day is excelent.
coxmaster
03-21-2008, 05:46 PM
Alright thanks for the help guys!
Miker
03-21-2008, 10:12 PM
I will sell you a used ATI tuner card (PCI) for free, long as you pay shipping. Don't know if it works, it was just in my closet in a electro-baggy.

Model: TV WONDER VE NTSC
P/N: 1026830131 092967
coxmaster
03-22-2008, 03:46 AM
Sorry Miker, im really hoping to find a good PCI-e with some HD support. This is gonna be my only source for TV when i go to college, so its gotta be good :P
Miker
03-22-2008, 04:37 AM
Sorry Miker, im really hoping to find a good PCI-e with some HD support. This is gonna be my only source for TV when i go to college, so its gotta be good :P

I would suggest a HD TV LCD, as no TV tuner card is as good as a real tv. And you can get some LCD tvs for just a little more then a TV card.
Santino11447
03-22-2008, 12:16 PM
The AutumnWave that Victor reviewed last month really impressed me.
http://www.bjorn3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21101

It's not PCI-e but it sure looks sweet.