Video Card Suggestions?

Cubsfan · 01-14-2003, 05:34 PM

Ok, finally it seems like a good time to get a new video card. I have somewhat different requirements than most, so I'll list those out:

1) MUST be dual-head. I have two 17" monitors that I use
2) AGP
3) I play a few games, but gaming performance isn't top priority
at all
4) MUST have a tv-tuner. I love to watch TV on my computer
A TV-in would be second choice, I suppose I could buy a
old VCR.
5) Preferrably a TV-Out and such too

I think that's about it. The ATI All-in-Wonder's seem like a
great choice, but I haven't seen one in a good dual-head
configuration. Possibily a GeForce?

Thanks for any suggestions!

Booyamos · 01-14-2003, 06:27 PM

I think you might have trouble finding a card with a TV tuner and dual video out... I would like that, I am looking at the Radeon 9700 Pro (best card out right now IMHO) which has dual out, but the All in wonder version doesn't have dual out. you could always get a seperate tv tuner card, they aren't too expensive, got mine for around $40 a while ago.

ski · 01-15-2003, 08:37 AM

As far as I know, no GF cards come with a TV tuner...

What I do want to suggest is a combo that I have right now, ATI Radeon 9500 Pro and a basic PCI TV tuner card (I have Hauppauge WinTV Go).

The Radeon 9500 Pro has excellent dual monitor support. I'm running 2 19" CRT's right now, and the software for it couldn't be better. Rich colors and all... and when I get back to playing games, using the new unlocked BIOS for it, I can get performance higher than any GeForce card that's on the market right now. I got the retail boxed version for $199 shipped.

A basic TV tuner card does the job of TV AND gives you a video in jack. I used to have a GF2 with video in, and I was able to play Dreamcast on my PC, but when I upgraded, the new cards don't seem to have this option in a well priced area, so a TV card does the job for $40-$60.

For about $240, you'll get an awesome set up for dual monitors, TV watching, video in, and gaming. The All in Wonder is $400 I believe, so you'll be saving a good $160!

Cubsfan · 01-15-2003, 09:15 AM

Maybe TV Tuner cards have changed since I last looked at them, but don't they require you to keep the TV Watching confined to one monitor?

Thanks for the advice!

iDave · 01-15-2003, 01:41 PM

Matrox Parhelia 256MB Triple-RGB, Dual-DVI, TV output
High performance 2D, 3D & video Triple-RGB, Dual-DVI, TV output
Surround Design and Surround Gaming
16x Fragment Antialiasing
UltraSharp Display Output technology
10-bit GigaColor technology
Lots More...

Actually, you did not say anything about price points, but let’s just say that if you can afford this card ($585 at NewEgg

) you can probably also get a couple of nice 18” LCD screens along with it. Otherwise, it really does sound like the perfect match.

bachviet · 01-15-2003, 03:44 PM

64MB ATI AIW Radeon 8500DV
128MB ATI AIW Radeon 8500 (faster than 64MB version but more expensive)

01-14-2003, 05:34 PM	#1
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	Video Card Suggestions? Ok, finally it seems like a good time to get a new video card. I have somewhat different requirements than most, so I'll list those out: 1) MUST be dual-head. I have two 17" monitors that I use 2) AGP 3) I play a few games, but gaming performance isn't top priority at all 4) MUST have a tv-tuner. I love to watch TV on my computer A TV-in would be second choice, I suppose I could buy a old VCR. 5) Preferrably a TV-Out and such too I think that's about it. The ATI All-in-Wonder's seem like a great choice, but I haven't seen one in a good dual-head configuration. Possibily a GeForce? Thanks for any suggestions!

01-14-2003, 06:27 PM	#2
Booyamos Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,277	I think you might have trouble finding a card with a TV tuner and dual video out... I would like that, I am looking at the Radeon 9700 Pro (best card out right now IMHO) which has dual out, but the All in wonder version doesn't have dual out. you could always get a seperate tv tuner card, they aren't too expensive, got mine for around $40 a while ago. __________________ Boo ya Grandma

01-15-2003, 01:41 PM	#5
iDave Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2001 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 52	The perfect card for you! . . . Almost . . . Matrox Parhelia 256MB Triple-RGB, Dual-DVI, TV output High performance 2D, 3D & video Triple-RGB, Dual-DVI, TV output Surround Design and Surround Gaming 16x Fragment Antialiasing UltraSharp Display Output technology 10-bit GigaColor technology Lots More... Actually, you did not say anything about price points, but let’s just say that if you can afford this card ($585 at NewEgg ) you can probably also get a couple of nice 18” LCD screens along with it. Otherwise, it really does sound like the perfect match.

01-15-2003, 03:44 PM	#6
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	Re: Video Card Suggestions? 64MB ATI AIW Radeon 8500DV 128MB ATI AIW Radeon 8500 (faster than 64MB version but more expensive) __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

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01-15-2003, 08:37 AM	#3
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	As far as I know, no GF cards come with a TV tuner... What I do want to suggest is a combo that I have right now, ATI Radeon 9500 Pro and a basic PCI TV tuner card (I have Hauppauge WinTV Go). The Radeon 9500 Pro has excellent dual monitor support. I'm running 2 19" CRT's right now, and the software for it couldn't be better. Rich colors and all... and when I get back to playing games, using the new unlocked BIOS for it, I can get performance higher than any GeForce card that's on the market right now. I got the retail boxed version for $199 shipped. A basic TV tuner card does the job of TV AND gives you a video in jack. I used to have a GF2 with video in, and I was able to play Dreamcast on my PC, but when I upgraded, the new cards don't seem to have this option in a well priced area, so a TV card does the job for $40-$60. For about $240, you'll get an awesome set up for dual monitors, TV watching, video in, and gaming. The All in Wonder is $400 I believe, so you'll be saving a good $160!

01-15-2003, 09:15 AM	#4
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	Maybe TV Tuner cards have changed since I last looked at them, but don't they require you to keep the TV Watching confined to one monitor? Thanks for the advice!

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