Adding TV Card to Record OTA

[olds]

I have my pc hooked up to my TV to game on. I'd like the ability to record, OTA, HD.
The case is packed so I'd rather use USB (3.0) if possible. I also want to be able to set recordings to start by themselves like a DVR.
What do I need?

i7
GTX 660 ti
16 GB RAM
Windows 8 (not 8.1) with Media Center

TIA

 

[poofyhairguy]

A network tuner is the best way to go:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815345006

 

[lucklessgorath]

A network tuner is the best way to go:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815345006

The HDHomeRun Prime above is not an OTA tuner.

This HDHomeRun is
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815345015

 

[poofyhairguy]

Ooops my bad. Yeah you are right....

 

[HOSED]

I have the HDHomeRUn Dual (2 tuners) - it is fantastic. All you need to do is plug in an antenna, plug the device into your router the use media center to record at any time or play. Media player can also be used for watching OTA.
the above linked model is supposed to be better optimized for OTA than my 2 year old model (cost ~$70)
Also they have a support forum that is fairly active and very informative.

 

[olds]

Is there a way to get the signal to a non smart TV (in other rooms) that has HDMI? I was thinking Chromecast but I am not sure it's supported.

 

[needtobuildhtpc]

You can search up some windows media center extenders. I believe you can use an xbox as one but I don't know if its HDMI. im a playstation person.
I am thinking of buying the Ceton Echo. Its compatible with windows 7 MC and has HDMI. It doesn't have wifi though. that might be a problem. In that case I would recommend using Ethernet cables or buying a range extender.

 

[needtobuildhtpc]

Also if the hd homerun is too expensive I would recommend a hauppage 2250.

 

[olds]

Also if the hd homerun is too expensive I would recommend a hauppage 2250.

Thanks, but I don't want to open the case.
I have an HTPC Case and with 3 hard drives, a full sized video card and all the assorted cables, it's tight in there.

 

[needtobuildhtpc]

ok well then I would recommend thishttp://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-TV-USB.../dp/B000VKU33S. it is dual tuner also. meaning record 2 shows at once, watch 2 shows at once, or watch a show while recording another.

 

[poofyhairguy]

Is there a way to get the signal to a non smart TV (in other rooms) that has HDMI?

Yup, a NUC HTPC running XBMC with connected to your PVR backend.

 

[olds]

Tried an experiment before buying the HomeRun.
Bought an HD antenna and a DISH Network MT2 Over the Air Module for my DVR.

Hooked it up and got six channels. Hooked the antenna directly to my TV and got 29 channels.

I want the DVR function so we'll see how many channels the HomeRun gets.