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Jinn · 08-27-2005, 05:00 PM

Since I just moved into my new apartment, I've upgraded from DSL to cable internet. I also have Adelphia's Cable TV, and I'd like to pipe that into my computer if I can (since I don't have a TV in my room). That said, I've got an X800 XL video card in there right now, so I don't need an All-In-Wonder type of card. Every search I do just gives me loads of shitty advertisement, not how TV tuners work. I'm assuming I'd have to get a splitter (cable TV to computer, cable internet to modem).. and a cheap TV tuner. Will there be conflicts with my current video card and it? Anyone know where I can get a nice tutorial type page or where I can buy a cheap cheap tuner? $50 or less, ideally...

MikeSty · 08-27-2005, 05:16 PM

If you buy a cheap tuner, you'll really regret it. For $66, you can get a Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150 MCE, which as far as I can tell, is the best bang for buck.

08-27-2005, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jinn Lover - Protector - Teacher Location: Seattle, WA	Cheap TV tuner card? Since I just moved into my new apartment, I've upgraded from DSL to cable internet. I also have Adelphia's Cable TV, and I'd like to pipe that into my computer if I can (since I don't have a TV in my room). That said, I've got an X800 XL video card in there right now, so I don't need an All-In-Wonder type of card. Every search I do just gives me loads of shitty advertisement, not how TV tuners work. I'm assuming I'd have to get a splitter (cable TV to computer, cable internet to modem).. and a cheap TV tuner. Will there be conflicts with my current video card and it? Anyone know where I can get a nice tutorial type page or where I can buy a cheap cheap tuner? $50 or less, ideally... __________________ "I'm typing on a computer of science, which is being sent by science wires to a little science server where you can access it. I'm not typing on a computer of philosophy or religion or whatever other thing you think can be used to understand the universe because they're a poor substitute in the role of understanding the universe which exists independent from ourselves." - Willravel

08-27-2005, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	If you buy a cheap tuner, you'll really regret it. For $66, you can get a Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150 MCE, which as far as I can tell, is the best bang for buck.