9800AIW PAL Question

[Krypton]

Hi all,

I have an opportunity to get a 9800AIW PAL on the cheap. My question is..even though I live in the USA... Would I just be able to use the Video Card functionality and leave the TV tuner alone? Wonder what impact (if any) there would be on DVDs?

A driver for the 9800 should work in VISTA right?

 

[JDAdams]

The PAL designation applies only to the TV tuner - it should still accept NTSC video input and will certainly have no issues with gaming or playing any region DVDs.

 

[killster1]

well if your not doing tv output i dont see how it would matter if you do tv output might be scrolling if your tv isn't pal or compatible! what good price makes you want pal? i see them on ebay for pretty cheap

 

[Krypton]

well if your not doing tv output i dont see how it would matter if you do tv output might be scrolling if your tv isn't pal or compatible! what good price makes you want pal? i see them on ebay for pretty cheap

ANy ideas on the Vista Drivers? I heard ATI/AMD will not be writing drivers for the AIW for Vista. I intend on getting this for the wifes/ kids box so they will have Aero and a little better gaming experience.

I used to own a 9800AIW NTSC and loved it. Wish there was a way to hack this card for NTSC, but it is probably hardware and/or bios assigned.

I would be getting the card for around $30