Good TV tuner?

[Rydawg5143]

Going to buy one, what else would i need to watch cable on my comp?
What is a good ole? dont want to spend a whole bunch

 

[tiraides]

The Hauppauge WinTV series are some good choices, but it depends on how much you want to spend. (NewEgg has a few for up to $100.) You should make sure that the TV tuner you do choose can also support HDTV channels (not just over-the-air).

 

[Rydawg5143]

I have a BenQ G2400WD, my reg TV is a 32" big box. I think the gf and I will be upgrading to a 47ish next year as I suspect my current tv to fail by then ( got it free from Dad last year and I never have any luck with em)

 

[engiNURD]

Check the avsforum htpc section, or even the [H]'s subforum. Another common recommendation is the AVerMedia AVerTV Combo PCIe card.

Be sure to check the HD Home Run site for a list of channels you can get in clearQAM for your area. The only way to get the good stuff (encrypted channels) is with a CableCARD and an OEM pre-built Media Center PC w/ support for CableCARD.