Which TV tuner to buy for HDTV

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Zuggel, May 12, 2008.

  1. Zuggel

    Zuggel Private E-2

    I'm looking into getting a tv tuner for my pc, it was actually the reason that i built the pc, it's just the last component i have to buy.

    what i want my tuner to do

    HDTV - a must, like i said the reason i built the pc to record HD tv (direct tv)
    the dtv box has component out so......
    dual tuner - would prefer, but not a necessity (for cable tv)
    fm radio i could take or leave
    Would prefer the following was include but could alway buy later if need be.
    MCE Remote
    IR blaster (for dtv box)

    some specs from my pc
    Running windows XP MCE, would prefer not to have to buy vista for it
    2gb ram
    intel 2060 (2.0 ghz)
    have free pci and express slots (would actually prefer pci since i have a net card for the pci-e)
    well ventalated case so heat shouldn't be an issue, but less heat means less noise (usually) which is good

    looking around the $100 mark, but spending a little more or less is fine.

    Did i mention that i wanted this for HDTV

    anyone with good or bad experiences, i'd appreciate the feed back

    thanks in advance
     

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