Need Recommnedations for in/out video card please!

[Homerboy]

Looking for recommendations for a decnt in/out video card to do some video editing and TV capture on my PC.

Let me know what you think!

 

[damien6]

Without going into professional grade equipment, I say look into ATI AIW Radeon lines.

 

[Galadala]

Take a look at these. They are an excellent brand of Capture Card.

 

[Homerboy]

Probably don't need the Radeon ones. What about the "old" ATI AIWs? Is tehre any benefit (besides the Radeon chipset powers for 3d (I don't need that)).

 

[Homerboy]

As far as the Hauppage one's are concerned I don't see one that has a video out jack so I can record to my VCR. Am I missing it?

I would ike one that has in AND out so I can capture TV on the PC and also recrod videos from PC to VCR.

 

[Noriaki]

Just make sure you get the Rage128 AllInWonder that has the Rage Theatre chip. For Video in/out it's the Rage Theatre chip that does it, the Radeon chip has little to do with that. As long as you get a Rage128 AIW with the Theatre chip it will be the same for what youwant as the AIW Radeon. I think the Rage128 AIW with 32MB has the Rage Theatre chip and the 16MB ones don't, but I'm not sure on that. Just make sure it's there.

 

[Noriaki]

Just make sure you get the Rage128 AllInWonder that has the Rage Theatre chip. For Video in/out it's the Rage Theatre chip that does it, the Radeon chip has little to do with that. As long as you get a Rage128 AIW with the Theatre chip it will be the same for what youwant as the AIW Radeon. I think the Rage128 AIW with 32MB has the Rage Theatre chip and the 16MB ones don't, but I'm not sure on that. Just make sure it's there.

 

[Homerboy]

I think THIS is the one.
No need for the "pro" version. $ is somewhat a concern here.

 

[Homerboy]

Well now wait....
what about the Asus 6600 Deluxe GeForce card? It has in/out too.

 

[MasterMind]

If you don't need 3D acceleration or a TV tuner Pinnacle has the Studio DC10 with composite and S-video in and out. Probly the 'best bang for the buck' at under $100.00.

 

[Homerboy]

Thanks all... actally i just picked up a used ATI AIW Rage 128 from a fellow Anandtecher for $70. Figured I coulnd't go wrong.

Thanks fo rall your input etc... as always Anandtech Forums comes through!

 

[Erasmus-X]

I believe there are also 16MB versions of the AIW 128 designated as "Pro" models, that do contain a Rage Theatre chip. Could be wrong though......I gave up on ATI products long ago (I got sick of terrible drivers).

 

[BoberFett]

What about Matrox? You could get a G200 + Rainbow Runner if you could track them down, or the newer G400-TV. Anybody have any experience with these? I know that Matrox users are a rabid bunch, there must be someone who could give us the skinny on these cards.

And here's a couple links

Desktop Video World

Matrox Users