ATI vs NVIDIA

[ybyspxw]

I'm looking to turn my pc into an entertainment center. In order to do that, I know I must have an excellent, video card......... one that preferably allows me to watch television as well as play games and view digital photos. Now I know all about the ATI all-in-wonder series, but what about nvidia - Do they have a line geared towards television? If so, which would you recommend?


athlon64 2800+
ASUS K8N mobo

 

[amol]

hmmm . . . maybe the VIDEO section could help

 

[SickBeast]

Wow...I never thought I'd see this happen. There's a first time for everything.

You might want to change the topic to "what is the best multimedia video card with a built-in TV tuner?"...seriously...unless you have a flamesuit with a 5 hour fire resistance rating.

You might also want to consider purchasing a seperate TV tuner so that you can keep it when your videocard goes obsolete in 6 months.

Mods please move this thread!

 

[caz67]

LOL..be kind to the NooB..

 

[ribbon13]

http://pchdtv.com/hd_3000.html

Why output to a tv? Unless you have a HDTV bigscreen that supports 720p, monitors are so much better on the eyes.

Try this... go here, pick agp or pcie, and put 'VIVO' in the keyword box. click search.
http://newegg.com/app/manufact.asp?catalog=48&DEPA=1

 

[JBT]

lol, this in the CPU forum??? Either way I would look into a seperate tuner card. The AIW and nv's media card are alright but seperate cards are much better IMO

 

[ribbon13]

GPU's are processors aren't they?