TV Card

[KulRath]

I have a Core2Duo 3.0Ghz PC, 3Gb of RAM and an old X1950XTX Graphics card (no HDMI out). I want to turn it onto a HD Media Center.
Firstly will the PC suffice? And secondly can anyone recommend a good TV card. I want to potentially connect it to DSTV later on but for the time being just SABC. I want to turn it into a fully featured PVR etc. so what do I need to look out for when buying hardware?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KulRath]

Nobody?

 

[Synaesthesia]

Your PC is totally fine for recording video etc, basically any TV card should work, I don't know much about them but I know you get digital and analogue. The one you want is probably analogue. I've even got one lying around that I've never bothered to try!

 

[BlueGeek]

Your system is more than fine. I can't give an exact model number, but look at the Compro range locally.

 

[CamiKaze]

Compro owns, personally, although there are better. but i love the remote, you can use it for your whole system so it isn't limited to the TV Player only.

Your pc is good enough for a TV Card, you should know this when you research TV cards and read the minimum requirements.....

 

[KulRath]

Thanks guys. I wasn't so much worried that my PC couldn't handle a TV card... but the ability to timeshift, record and play 1080i HD. I'll have a look at Compro.