zapoqx
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- 1 Jun 2005
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So I'm going to be upgrading my TV Tuner rather soon since... well... I think it would be better to have Digital cable signal on it as well as the HDTV over air thing. The other thing is the Remote needs upgrading anyways.
So I have been looking at the new ATI TV Tuners that were released as anyone else, for the things I want, I either have to end up paying $160+ or something lesser from no help to know if its a good choice.
But then it occured to me, there were multiple types of the TV Tuners.
Currently, mine is a PCI slot TV Tuner.
I have a PCI-Express x1, but not possible to connect with my HD 2900 XT in the way.
I could put one in the PCI-Express x16 2nd slot, but I don't know how well that will affect air flow from the primary video card as well as the temperatures to the TV Tuner themselves.
So all that's left is a PCI or USB.
I have thought about it a bit, but I would want the opinions of others here. Would it be better getting a PCI or USB TV Tuner? In case your wondering:
I use FM radio when I want to listen to music over the air or radio shows.
Would prefer to have the Remote handy.
As long as the TV Tuner works, quality is somewhat optional. I would want around the same quality or Better than with my WinFast TV2000 XP Expert provides.
I do hook up 2 consoles to the TV Tuner.
I think that should cover it.
So I have been looking at the new ATI TV Tuners that were released as anyone else, for the things I want, I either have to end up paying $160+ or something lesser from no help to know if its a good choice.
But then it occured to me, there were multiple types of the TV Tuners.
Currently, mine is a PCI slot TV Tuner.
I have a PCI-Express x1, but not possible to connect with my HD 2900 XT in the way.
I could put one in the PCI-Express x16 2nd slot, but I don't know how well that will affect air flow from the primary video card as well as the temperatures to the TV Tuner themselves.
So all that's left is a PCI or USB.
I have thought about it a bit, but I would want the opinions of others here. Would it be better getting a PCI or USB TV Tuner? In case your wondering:
I use FM radio when I want to listen to music over the air or radio shows.
Would prefer to have the Remote handy.
As long as the TV Tuner works, quality is somewhat optional. I would want around the same quality or Better than with my WinFast TV2000 XP Expert provides.
I do hook up 2 consoles to the TV Tuner.
I think that should cover it.