I want to build a media center computer,that I can network and use as PVR.Any advise on graphics/tuner cards, I know I can go for an "all in one"-is that a good route.Also my AV media center has either scarts at the back, dsub (marked PC imput) on front and yellow video input on front.Most good graphics cards seem to have digital outputs whats the best way to get that through media center to screen?. Any advise would be really welcome-- and suggestions for my shopping list. Thanks
I've never heard of any major problems with the "All in one" cards from ATI. They seem to work well for a media centre PC, but I haven't actually owned one so you might want to find some reviews of them first.
All in wonder cards are pretty popular and offer all the benifits of the non AIW versions but I've heard the TV quality leaves a lot to be desired. I'd go with a 7900GS or something if gaming is a big concern and then get a separate TV tuner. Pretty much any newer card you get will have digital inputs with DVI but you'll likely get s video, composite or component imputs as well which is nice if you intend to hook up your TV. It's no real concern with all cards having DVI and vga adaptors being dirt cheap.
