So, my roommate and I don't want to purchase a new TV, and even if we did, we'd be on a budget and probably end up getting something small and bad quality, etc etc.
However, being the big computer geek nerd that I am, I have dual monitors... so my plan for college was to purchase a TV tuner and bring my second monitor so not only could I stream television for myself, but also if my roommate wanted to watch, we'd have that additional monitor to watch it on.
Few questions:
Anyone have any particular proven flaws or errors that commonly occur on college campuses with TV tuners that would convince me to just buy a standard TV?
Has anyone had problems having the media streaming from my TV tuner to a dual monitor setup?
Lastly -- just to make sure I have everything understood: I have an 8800gts G92 512 mb, and if I bought a TV tuner, it would plug into a PCI slot, then I would take the tv cable cord and plug that into my TV tuner (obviously). Then the digital cable streaming from the university would work through the tuner and my computer and some program that comes with the tv tuner? Lastly, the graphics display would be pulled from my 8800gts... which leads me to asking that since my video card qualifies as high definition display as does my monitor... may I watch things in High Definition (don't laugh at my probably common sense questions.)
Thanks Gotfrag elite nerds. Your superfluous knowledge has always helped me.
Yes, TV tuners are great. I've had an ATI TV Wonder Pro for a few years now, and I'll share my knowledge.
Nothing bad happens concerning colleges and computers with TV tuners. Normally, if you can tune it in with a standard cable box or satellite box, you can get it with the tuner card. IF you have a cable-card-based box, you might have an issue... Run the cable into the box, and then output into your tuner.
I use the TV tuner now with a dual monitor setup. No problems.
Lastly. Check out DScaler for your tuning needs, not the programs that come with the tuners. I could never get the ATI program to work correctly with the card it came alongside, but DScaler worked flawlessly and allowed me to watch cable TV and play my N64/PS2/Wii with the included RCA/S-Vid inputs.
Oh yeah, only HDTV-marked TV tuners will give you a full HD signal over your monitor... otherwise you're just taking a 640x480 signal and stretching it to whatever HD res you're viewing.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Not all martyrs see divinity... but at least you tried...
If you go with ati I would avoid the ATI TV Wonder 200 i bought it and it works great but for some reason it has static when I'm streaming onto my pc but other than that it is great and only 40 dollars. I'm not sure if it is because of drivers but who knows
i saw a few good tv tuners at best buy for a decent price. i have an old ati all in wonder card in my old pc and it worked great. the only thing that bugged me was that i couldn't record more than 1 tv show at a time, but thats cuz this card was pretty old. pretty sure the newer models can record 1 or more shows.
check out craigs list too. there are some hdtv's in there that are hella cheap.
This comment was edited at 07/07/2008 1:10 AM
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is XP just an extra name or is it specific to windows XP because my computer runs off of vista. and what do you mean rapes with Dscaler -- separate product?
it says certified for vista, meaning they have a vista driver out, no idea if it's decent/good or not. x-fi says certified for vista too, but that's a lie...
Advice on TV Tuner
However, being the big computer geek nerd that I am, I have dual monitors... so my plan for college was to purchase a TV tuner and bring my second monitor so not only could I stream television for myself, but also if my roommate wanted to watch, we'd have that additional monitor to watch it on.
Few questions:
Anyone have any particular proven flaws or errors that commonly occur on college campuses with TV tuners that would convince me to just buy a standard TV?
Has anyone had problems having the media streaming from my TV tuner to a dual monitor setup?
Lastly -- just to make sure I have everything understood: I have an 8800gts G92 512 mb, and if I bought a TV tuner, it would plug into a PCI slot, then I would take the tv cable cord and plug that into my TV tuner (obviously). Then the digital cable streaming from the university would work through the tuner and my computer and some program that comes with the tv tuner? Lastly, the graphics display would be pulled from my 8800gts... which leads me to asking that since my video card qualifies as high definition display as does my monitor... may I watch things in High Definition (don't laugh at my probably common sense questions.)
Thanks Gotfrag elite nerds. Your superfluous knowledge has always helped me.
Nothing bad happens concerning colleges and computers with TV tuners. Normally, if you can tune it in with a standard cable box or satellite box, you can get it with the tuner card. IF you have a cable-card-based box, you might have an issue... Run the cable into the box, and then output into your tuner.
I use the TV tuner now with a dual monitor setup. No problems.
Lastly. Check out DScaler for your tuning needs, not the programs that come with the tuners. I could never get the ATI program to work correctly with the card it came alongside, but DScaler worked flawlessly and allowed me to watch cable TV and play my N64/PS2/Wii with the included RCA/S-Vid inputs.
Oh yeah, only HDTV-marked TV tuners will give you a full HD signal over your monitor... otherwise you're just taking a 640x480 signal and stretching it to whatever HD res you're viewing.
Let me know if you need anything else.
I'm not sure if it is because of drivers but who knows
check out craigs list too. there are some hdtv's in there that are hella cheap.
would this work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..
edit: apparently it's not on newegg anymore. cunts.
as for vista support, look here:
http://www.leadtek.com/eng/tv_tuner/overv..
it says certified for vista, meaning they have a vista driver out, no idea if it's decent/good or not. x-fi says certified for vista too, but that's a lie...
college is coming up soon. anyone have suggestions?
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