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Good TV Tuner for Win7 for watch and recording

Hi - I have Cablevision in Northern New Jersey. Based upon that, any advice please for how I could do some tv capture on the PC? Thanks
- jtac84
- Post #5
- Nov 9, 2009
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Good TV Tuner for Win7 for watch and recording

I want to be able to watch TV and record TV, in high definition. I want to access as many channels as possible. Any advice? Thanks
- jtac84
- Post #3
- Nov 9, 2009
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Good TV Tuner for Win7 for watch and recording

Hello all - I recently switched to Windows 7 and I want to record and watch tv using my PC. I've never used a tv tuner card before and I am seeking advice for a device to choose for my desktop PC. What tuner card(s) do you recommend? Thanks in advance. Jtac84
- jtac84
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- Nov 9, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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CPU+Video upgrade help for Windows 7 box

Hi all - I have a custom build that I want to put a little upgrade into, along with a fresh installation of Windows 7. For around $200 for hardware upgrades ($250 max - if it makes sense), I want to upgrade my CPU, RAM (from 2gig to 4 gig, DDR2 800), and Video Card in this build. My goals...
- jtac84
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- Nov 4, 2009
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Computer hangs on OS Install - How to Diagnose??

Hi all, I have a 5 year old custom built PC that I made and I am attempting to install linux on it. However, every time I am beginning an install the system freezes. Based upon experience, could anybody advise what component they think could be causing this? Further, how could I confirm that...
- jtac84
- Thread
- Sep 9, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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AM2+ Motherboard question

Do all of these boards support new sempron 45nm AM3 ?
- jtac84
- Thread
- Aug 27, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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CPU choice for Mini ITX media box

Hey guys, I want to build a small Mini ITX box to connect to my TV which will be loaded with video (non HD) and audio. I have a few parts laying around which I would like to utilize in this build if possible, to save some money. I have the following: DVDRW (non SATA) and 250g HDD (non SATA)...
- jtac84
- Thread
- Aug 27, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Swapping HDD to new box

Hey guys- I have a hard drive running windows xp in a given box that I built, and I want to take it out and put it into a new build. Is it easy as dropping this existing HDD into the new box and having everything work? Please advise on any specifics I may need to know regarding this, or if...
- jtac84
- Thread
- Aug 25, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Dual monitors from onboard video

Hey all - I am planning a system build for a home/general use PC with the intention of playing a lot of online poker. The system needs are RAM and lots of viewing space. I would like to run dual 22 inch monitors solely from the onboard video if that is feasible. If not, I will look to...
- jtac84
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- Aug 21, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Which CPU/Board/Video? : $300 budget

*I have a 23 inch LCD with a max resolution of 19 by 12. I would like to run games at least at 16 by 10 resolution, or the 19 by 12 perhaps. What do you guys think are the pros and cons of me choosing each of the following CPUs for this setup: I am considering these CPUs: Pent. DC e5200...
- jtac84
- Post #4
- Mar 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which CPU/Board/Video? : $300 budget

Hi all, I'd like to get some advice on how you would spend $300 on a CPU, Board, and Video Card in order to get the best possible gaming performance. I have an Antec Sonata Case with a 500W EarthWatts PSU, 4 Gigs or Ram. I have $300 to spend on CPU,Board,Video and I want to get the best...
- jtac84
- Thread
- Mar 11, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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8600 GTS 256 mb card in Shuttle XPC 250 Watt

Hey all, I've read how people have used an 8600 gt, even and 8800gt in a Shuttle barebones kit with only a 250W PSU. I would like to use the 8600 GTS model in this system with the following other hardware: AMD Athlon x2 4850e, 1 stick of DDR2 800 ram, 1 hard drive, 1 dvd rw. According to...
- jtac84
- Thread
- Mar 8, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What to do with my 5 year old PC?

Hey all, I have a 5 year old PC sitting around and I'd like to utilize it for a project like a very cheap HTPC, Linux box, etc. However, I believe the board is fried because I tried a little overclock tweaking in the BIOS the last time I used it (the board was a cheap one from PC Chips)...
- jtac84
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2009
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need to find video card for 250W Shuttle PC

Hey all, I would like to upgrade the video card in my shuttle XPC barebones, which contains a 250Watt power supply. Does anybody know what card (PCI E) would work well by keeping to low power consumption and would allow me to play some recent games on low settings? Specifically, I want to be...
- jtac84
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- Feb 17, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Shuttle SN68SG2 and World of Warcraft

Hey all, I recently purchased a Shuttle SN68SG2 which has a Geforce 7025/630a chipset. I am curious how this would perform playing World of Warcraft. Anybody know the performance of this type of chipset on WoW? Thanks
- jtac84
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- Feb 15, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Barebones
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Transfer Windows XP to different PC

Hey all, I have Windows SP3 Home for System builders. I have installed it on my Macbook in Bootcamp and use it as a VM. I recently built a new desktop computer and I want to know if it is possible to transfer this Win XP software license onto my desktop for use. In other words, stop using it...
- jtac84
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- Feb 13, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems

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