tv card recommend

mattymaxx · 5 Nov 2009 at 00:28

hi guys, so many to choose from! i see ocuk is stocking compro now over happuciate (cant spell it) wondering if you could recommend me a card.

I want to be able to pause live tv using windows 7 media center, is built in freeview possible?

i dont mind weather it be pci or pcie

any help or info shed some light on this subject for me!

Thanks in advance!

HTPC in the build

mattymaxx · 5 Nov 2009 at 00:47

also, whats the difference between these. they both let me watch live tv while recording another channel and both lemme pause live tv... so why is one nearly double the price? (i already know one is pci and one is pcie)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-014-CP

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-017-CP

derkaderka · 5 Nov 2009 at 09:41

I have had several hauppauge cards over the years , all were great
I tried a compro card once and it was useless
you can buy of other suppliers that stock hauppauge cards .....

mattymaxx · 5 Nov 2009 at 09:56

which model would you recommend to me buddy?
i wont be using the software included, windows 7 media center...

Sorry to nag

aleco · 5 Nov 2009 at 14:57

I've got a BlackGold BGT3510 which I've been very pleased with, and comes with a low profile bracket so can fit into small cases nicely. Works great with Windows Media Centre. Bit pricey though I guess compared with some others.

I *think*, looking at the stats of the Compro T750F, there's only one digital tuner in it (sounds like two but the 2nd one is just analogue). You'd prob be better getting a dual digital tuner card, which I think is what the E900F is, hence the extra cost.