Brief run down on my system....
P4, 2.4 Ghz
intel mobo with integrated lan and 6 USB 2.0 ports
2 GB DDR Ram
128MB DDR nVidia GeForce FX 5200 - changed fan to a copper fan
40 GB HD (Running XP Pro SP2 and programs)
120 GB HD for storage
16x Lite-On DVDRW drive (4x Dual layer)
16x Lite-On DVD-Rom
four 80mm system fans (LED)
9 format multimedia card reader
5 port (1 internal) usb 2.0 card
some old soundblaster sound card from my old dell tower back in the day
clear side
blue cathode light
round cables
17" LCD monitor with speakers
altec lansing speakers with sub
logitech cordless desktop lx 700
blah blah blah
Well, I'm kinda running out of things to add/change/upgrade.
I'm not much of a gamer, so I don't need to change the video card at all, as this has more than enough for everything I do. Adding the DVDRW drive recently (about a month ago) I can now see a use for a TV tuner.
I'm looking for advice on what features I might need/want, what to look for, and what brands are good for this type of device. I do most of my shopping on newegg.com, so links there are especially appreciated.
Money isn't a huge issue, but I prefer not to spend more on features I don't need.
In terms of television service, I have comcast cable with the HD/DVR box.
Is it best to have it split before the box and run the normal cable wire in to the tuner card? Or have a composite or cable or other type of output (DVI or component etc...) come from the cable box to the tuner card?
As I said, I'm clueless when it comes to tuner cards, but I think it would be cool to have.
Or, having the DVR box, is there a different way to get the TV stuff onto the PC for burning?
Thanks in advance for all the advice.
P4, 2.4 Ghz
intel mobo with integrated lan and 6 USB 2.0 ports
2 GB DDR Ram
128MB DDR nVidia GeForce FX 5200 - changed fan to a copper fan
40 GB HD (Running XP Pro SP2 and programs)
120 GB HD for storage
16x Lite-On DVDRW drive (4x Dual layer)
16x Lite-On DVD-Rom
four 80mm system fans (LED)
9 format multimedia card reader
5 port (1 internal) usb 2.0 card
some old soundblaster sound card from my old dell tower back in the day
clear side
blue cathode light
round cables
17" LCD monitor with speakers
altec lansing speakers with sub
logitech cordless desktop lx 700
blah blah blah
Well, I'm kinda running out of things to add/change/upgrade.
I'm not much of a gamer, so I don't need to change the video card at all, as this has more than enough for everything I do. Adding the DVDRW drive recently (about a month ago) I can now see a use for a TV tuner.
I'm looking for advice on what features I might need/want, what to look for, and what brands are good for this type of device. I do most of my shopping on newegg.com, so links there are especially appreciated.
Money isn't a huge issue, but I prefer not to spend more on features I don't need.
In terms of television service, I have comcast cable with the HD/DVR box.
Is it best to have it split before the box and run the normal cable wire in to the tuner card? Or have a composite or cable or other type of output (DVI or component etc...) come from the cable box to the tuner card?
As I said, I'm clueless when it comes to tuner cards, but I think it would be cool to have.
Or, having the DVR box, is there a different way to get the TV stuff onto the PC for burning?
Thanks in advance for all the advice.
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