Re: Yet another video card inquiry. VHS Capture?

Shadow_7 wrote:
I'm looking for a decent video card that allows input from TV based
signals(cable or S-Video/audio input). With decent 3D acceleration.
Probably nVidia, with normal 15 pin SVGA type output. What are my
options for $200 or less? Something better than my on board GeForce
6100. With enough functionality to capture old VHS tapes onto the
computer. And linux compatible of course.

I'd look for an 8800GT if you can find it. Get an 8600GT is you're
on the cheap (you don't too much oomphf on Linux).

However, you'll need a separate capture card. I use
the Hauppauge WinTV PVR USB2. Works fine. But it's
only got a non-HD tuner (if that's interesting). Can
certainly do what you want, accepts composite or svideo
input. There are Hauppauge cards that plug into your
PCI bus as well.. I just don't have the slots to spare
which is why I went USB.

Sample capture here (forgive the interlacing, adjust your player):
http://www.endlessnow.com/ten/Temp/capture.mpg
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