[jp777cmoe]

Hi, I have a computer in my basement that I don't really use.
I heard its possible to buy a PCI card that records your TV programs on your hard drive.

I know I can connect my PC to my TV because its a big 52" Sony and I have a lot of inputs. I was wondering if I need a really good computer for that and which card do I need?

the computer is
Core 2 duo e6600 @ 2.4ghz
2 gbs of RAM
eVGA 7900
ASUS P5W DH Deluxe
160 gb WD HD and a 320 seagate HD

Thanks

 

[-=*HERO*=-]

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...Tpk=tv%20tuner

Edit id go with at least a gts250

 

[overclocker23578]

you can get a tv card for £30-£50 as for your specs their fine

 

[MacG32]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16815127008R

 

[jp777cmoe]

What kind of cable do I need if I go with a capture encoding machine? For exemple http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815100052

Or the PCI card will do the trick?
Also what cable would be best for encoding?

Considering my TV supports HD up to 1080p

Thanks for helping

 

[MacG32]

The PCI TV card will do the trick. You'll need the DVI to HDMI adapter your video card came with and a long enough HDMI cable to connect to your TV. The cable from your cable TV will plug into the TV card. Here are the specs for the card: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=pr...2&prod_no=1948

 

[hoth17]

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=*HERO*=- http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...Tpk=tv%20tuner Edit id go with at least a gts250

umm... What is the point of that gpu?

 

[Mastiffman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacG32 The PCI TV card will do the trick. You'll need the DVI to HDMI adapter your video card came with and a long enough HDMI cable to connect to your TV. The cable from your cable TV will plug into the TV card. Here are the specs for the card: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=pr...2&prod_no=1948

OP,

Keep in mind that HDMI cables are best used under a 40ft length.

 

[c00lkatz]

As for the specs of the PC, that's pretty much perfect for a simple HTPC. Just get a TV Tuner/Recorder and DVI-->HDMI cable, and you should be good to go. Might want to get a larger HDD if you're storing directly on the PC. If you run a small server/home network with other PC's with more storage then you should be fine with the 160GB.

 

[jp777cmoe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastiffman OP, Keep in mind that HDMI cables are best used under a 40ft length.

Thanks everyone, I will probably buy that MSI TV tuner card. Another thing is why under 40ft a for HDMI cable?
Is it possible to record more than 1 TV show at the time?

 

[jp777cmoe]

Unfortunately, newegg.ca doesn't ship that MSI card. Still looking

 

[hick]

Unless I missed it you need to say where you live, what format you are recording, how many shows you want to watch/record at the same time.

 

[jp777cmoe]

Regular format to 720p and would it be possible to record 2 or 3 show at the same time?

 

[hick]

what is regular format? ATSC, NTSC, DVB? Is this over the air or from your cable company? For a good answer you need to give details.

Hey guys my REGULAR computer crashes what should I buy to fix it, thanks....

 

[jp777cmoe]

I'm using my cable company with internet and HD Tv
We use http://www.videotron.com/service/tv/...d-pvr-terminal but the storage isn't enough
That leads to the TV that is http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/Sony-BR...DL-52W3000.htm

I hope it's more clear now

 

[jp777cmoe]

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[jp777cmoe]

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[jp777cmoe]

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[G3RG]

Ignore hick. The number of channels you can record will depend on the specific tv tuner. And from experience Hauppauge makes the best tv tuners.

 

[hick]

Yes ignore hick, let me recommend you a dvb-t tuner when you need an atsc or ntsc. Makes sense that we do not know what you want.