HDTV possible with Dell 2007 FPW?

[memo]

I've been tooling around the internet trying to find a difinitive answer on whether or not I can use my 20" Dell LCD for HD viewing. It seems like the monitor can do upwards of 720p? I see that there is a component cable connection on the back of the monitor so I guess there is hope


If what I am assuming is correct, that it is HD capable, what HD tuner would you guys recommend. I pretty much just want to watch HD at home in my computer room. If it can record well then all the better.

I have a XFX 7800GT, will this be enough graphics power to handle this? Will I need to switch back and forth between the DVI/component connection to watch TV?

Thanks for the help!


EDIT: Sorry my card may actually be a 7600GT not in from of my machine at home right now.

 

[s44]

Do you want to run the HD through your computer or watch straight through the monitor? The Dell should work fine with just the latter (from a cable box, Tivo, or standalone tuner).

 

[memo]

I'd like to look straight through my monitor. Since we can confirm that would work can anyone make any suggestions on hdtv tuner cards?

 

[mruffin75]

Most HDTV tuner cards send the image data to your video card, so I wouldn't think you'd need to have a separate cable for it..