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04-06-2003, 08:41 PM
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Which video card?!
I'll be getting a new computer soon..
AMD 2000+ (apx) with about 512 of pc2100 266 DDR SB Audigy2 platinum a good size HD But I'm not too sure what to get for a video card.. I'm not really a gamer, I was thinking of a card with a GF4 MX440 8x chip.. But then I realized, a TV tuner would be cool.. So what would be the most cost effective way to have a reasonably strong video card + TV tuner.. Video card + TV tuner card = ?? Or all-in-wonder? Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated.
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04-06-2003, 08:52 PM
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well i had ati and it was pretty rock solid. their drivers sucked thou, but i've heard they are a lot better now so i'd say all in wonder. make sure you get a newer model
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04-06-2003, 09:04 PM
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they're very expensive though..
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04-06-2003, 09:31 PM
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I have a geforce 4 mx440, no complaints here.
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04-06-2003, 09:59 PM
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If you're looking for a card that's not for gaming, check out the 8500 AIW, or maybe a GF4 Ti with VIVO.
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04-06-2003, 10:09 PM
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I see.. I thought there would be a less expensive way..
Unless I get a GF4 MX440 8x + TV tuner device (that plugs into USB or a card (PCI)) I know they exist, but dont know anything about them...
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04-06-2003, 10:24 PM
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Well, the 8x is worthless for the most part. The existing cards aren't eating up the bandwidth from the 4x AGP. There are lots of tv tuners out there, and I hear that Leadtek makes decent ones for the money (though you'll want to research that more).
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04-07-2003, 04:37 PM
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Get a good card and TV tuner. All-In-Wonders are "so-so" video cards.
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04-08-2003, 12:34 AM
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i suggest a 8500 retail 128mb they can be found for around 80 bucks used.
or if you want to be equipped for the next year or two get a 9500 nonpro for about 145-160. right now ati has both sides of the market cornered. speed and price. |
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04-08-2003, 01:52 AM
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I just ordered a Leadtek TV capture card, so I'll let you know how I like it. Its the Winfast xp deluxe or something like that.
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04-09-2003, 10:34 PM
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After extensive researching..
I'll probably go with EVGA GF4 MX440 DDR (not 8X model..)
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04-10-2003, 10:46 PM
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how is that? i want tv capability on one of my rigs since my tv is in the other room. don't wanna spend a fortune though. |
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04-13-2003, 09:08 PM
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The quality is good, and overall I like it. I haven't had a chance to play with it too much though. For $55 or so, its great.
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04-14-2003, 11:07 PM
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i'll put it on my wishlist
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04-14-2003, 11:22 PM
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The bundled drivers suck though. I don't know if you saw my post in the software forum, but it wouldn't install on one of my computers. Its nicer on my dually anyway though. I guess the internet drivers are supposed to fix the problems, though they didn't for me.
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04-14-2003, 11:26 PM
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Yeah from what I know right now, nvidia screwed up and didnt release the new geforce, so ATI is destroying them with their new release.
A gefore4 mx (lowest end 4) will go for about 50 bucks. I'm grabbing that! |
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04-15-2003, 08:37 AM
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ok.. at that price, I'm also getting it..
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