Best video card with a TV tunner in the 100$ range?

[DarkManX]

its time to upgrade my radeon 7500, so whats a good video card in the 100$ range with TV tunner and preferably tv out capabilities? Im not much of a gamer, actually i dont remember the last time i played a computer game.

 

[ribbon13]

AGP?

http://store.yahoo.com/str8buy/incel95fcpga.html

 

[bocamojo]

Newegg has a refurbished ATI All In Wonder Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB for around 163 shipped. It's OEM, so no cables or software, but since it's ATI, you are still covered by their warranty. I bought one refurbed from NewEgg and have had zero problems with it. Here's the link:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-297R&depa=0

 

[aatf510]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
AGP?

http://store.yahoo.com/str8buy/incel95fcpga.html

This thing doesn't seem to have a TV tuner.

 

[aatf510]

Originally posted by: DarkManX
its time to upgrade my radeon 7500, so whats a good video card in the 100$ range with TV tunner and preferably tv out capabilities? Im not much of a gamer, actually i dont remember the last time i played a computer game.

Why would you want to upgrade your video card if you don't play games?
Is the TV tuner all you wanted?

 

[jjsbasmt]

bocamojo: Will this card operate with MCE 2005???

 

[bocamojo]

Originally posted by: jjsbasmt
bocamojo: Will this card operate with MCE 2005???

That is a tricky question. I know people who were able to get their AIW 9800's to work in MCE 2004, but with some effort. I don't know if it will work with MCE 2005 or not, to be honest. I only use the ATI software (MMC 9.06), which suits my needs fine.

P.S. Here are some links relating to MCE 2005 and ATI hardware compatibility:

http://www.ati.com/buy/promotions/mcesolutions/

http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/372/windows_media_center

 

[jjsbasmt]

Thanks so much for the info. I'm asking because I have purchased an OEM version of MCE 2005, and wanted to build a new system based on the AMD 64 chips. I am presently using a dated system I built 2 and a half yrs ago based on the P4 2.66 with the ATI AIW Radeon 8500 DV. I too am using an (albiet older) version of MMC on an Envision 19 inch LCD that is almost 2 yrs old now. And I side with you on the MMC suiting your needs. I previously had the AIW 128 and that was a good TV card several years ago.

Again thanks for the links.

 

[bocamojo]

Found this concerning setting up a machine for MCE 2005, that might be of use to you:

"http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:Qr...ic%3D44716+all+in+wonder+ffdshow&hl=en"

 

[mplutodh1]

I know it's not fancy but I just ordered this card:

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=322641

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-122-163&depa=0

Reviews:
http://www.3dgameman.com/vr/evga/personal_cinema/video_review.html
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/evga_personal_cinema/index.shtml

 

[V00D00]

For $100 I don't think you're going to get anything better than your current card if you want it to have Tuner onboard.

Why not just get a separate tuner card and keep your current video card? You can get one of the best on the market for $100, not some half assed outdated agp card with a lame tuner onboard.

 

[mplutodh1]

Hey now... haha yes the EVGA card uses a Geforce MX440 so what? if it's not being used for games I don't see a reason to have the latest fancy gaming chipset. And it has a philips tuner.... nvidia's pretty good competitor package to ATI's setup, although I will admit not as good as ATI but for the price... dvi and a tuner.

Basically comes down to what you want, tuner on board or seperate, on that card you spend more for a less fancy card.