Tv on Computer

bikerboybikerboy PA
edited May 2004 in Hardware
I was thinking of getting software so i could watch tv on my computer. i'm not sure wat software i need or wat kind of graphics card i need either can you help.

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  • teflemingtefleming
    edited May 2004
    You need to get a TV tuner card. They run between $50-100. I'm using an ATi All in Wonder which has a builtin video tuner.
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    how much did that cost? where can you find them? What model is yours? does it work good?
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    The ATI AIW cards are good. They even have a DVR function built into the software now.

    Are you a gamer? If so, I recommend either:
    A. Spending a bunch of money on a 9800 AIW
    B. Buying a seperate ATI TV-tuner

    Option B allows you to upgrade your video card when you need to, without losing TV-tuner capabilities.

    If you're not a gamer, you can buy a lower model All-In-Wonder card and kill two birds with one stone.
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    I like option #b. where can you get them? what is the price range? Have any suggestions?
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    Here ya go:
    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=15-116-304&depa=1

    They sell them at Best Buy, too.
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    ok, i like the price on this one. If i buy this and install it on my computer i'll be able to watch tv and play video games if the hook-ups are there, am i correct? Would i have to get any software or does it some with the card?
  • MediaManMediaMan Powered by loose parts.
    edited May 2004
    It would come with the software and you just plug your cable into the back of the card. If you have a cable modem then you'll have to buy a cable splitter.

    You should be able to record shows too. :)
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    MediaMan wrote:
    If you have a cable modem then you'll have to buy a cable splitter.

    I need a cable modem to watch tv? :eek2:
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    No, if you had cable modem for internet, you'd need the cable splitter to get both TV and internet signals to your PC. If you don't, all you have to do is plug your cable in to the tuner card (and install the software).
  • BudBud Chesterfield, Va
    edited May 2004
    i have the pvr-250 by hauppage and I love it. I use thier win-tv go and it sucked. If your willing to pay the pvr-250 is the way to go.
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    To bud: how much do they cost?

    To GHoosdum: You got me scared that I would have to spend more money.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    bikerboy wrote:
    To GHoosdum: You got me scared that I would have to spend more money.

    That was MediaMan. ;)
  • BudBud Chesterfield, Va
    edited May 2004
    the pvr-250 retail are about $150, but i think it you look around maybe oem $100 i think ive seen them about that much. If your gonna get some pvr software I know snapstream does a bundle with the card and the sofware for a good price. But that card is awesome. Also the card does all the work on the card so you dont have to worry at all about it taking alot of cpu usuage. I copy in extra long format mpeg-2 and they look great.
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    GHoosdum wrote:
    That was MediaMan. ;)


    sorry aboput that i was in a rush
  • bikerboybikerboy PA
    edited May 2004
    is there a requirement for a graphics card to be able to watch tv on computer?
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