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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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I have MCE 2004 and want to upgrade my video card from the horrible GeForce 5200 currently installed.

I guess I have a seperate TV Tuner card?

Do I have to get a video card that explicitly supports TV function or something to be able to watch TV on my computer? I have no idea how any of this works.

Would this card allow me to still watch TV? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814141026
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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doesn't the card need a co-axle connector?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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mce sucks

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Brar
doesn't the card need a co-axle connector?
"coaxial"

and no, the coax goes into a seperate tv tuner card.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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werd h:
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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can any of you recommend a good video card? I want to spend around $100, less if possible. I'm not a hardcore gamer but would like to be able to play games like battlefield 2 at decent res.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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if you have a seperate tv tuner, you can get any video card that fits the slot in your PC.

I recently went to a Radeon X700 agp and like it. I should have bought a better branded one b/c my memory is a really slow clock speed.


Oh, don't forget to upgrade your Power supply or your computer will lock up during games when it runs out of power. ops:
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Brar
doesn't the card need a co-axle connector?
I know these are automotive based forums but geezzz :chuckles:
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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well SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORY! daym just trying to help out, get off my nuts
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150130
that will work for ya, it's what i got and I can play BF2 on medium
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