intocomputing2 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) ... for a good TV tuner in order to be able to stream video from my PC to the TV, but I"m not sure what exactly I should be looking for. The computer from where I plan to stream the video is a bit outdated, motherboard has PCI slots instead of PCI express, and maximum RAM for the machine is 1 GB, with this in mind what option would be better? a PCI card with AV output to install on the rig or a portable USB-to-AV output device similar to a flash drive? does anyone know which option is better? Edited February 2, 2009 by intocomputing2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honda_Boy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I personally think you should really be looking to use a higher spec system for video, particularly if you wanna use HD. But as for using a TV Tuner card, I'm not so sure how much power one needs. One I saw the minimum requirements were 2GHz P4 and 256MB of RAM so you may actually be good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intocomputing2 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I don't plan to stream HD just normal video Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honda_Boy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) Sounds like you ought to be good then.I do watch HD and even just 720p a little horsepower is needed so if you plan to start using a computer to watch HD content on a TV in the future, you will need to upgrade but not too much really. My 1.86GHz Celeron 440 laptop (based on a final gen Pentium) with 1.5GB of RAM that, and an Intel 945G M chipset handles 720p HD no prob (but I usually only watch on my Athlon X2 6000+, 4GB RAM, GeForce 8800GT system though ) Edited February 3, 2009 by Honda_Boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intocomputing2 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Is something like this ok?http://www.buy.com/prod/artec-t14a-mini-us.../203267530.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honda_Boy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 seems like it might be okay. I don't know much about them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isteve Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I think that tuner is to bring TV signal to your computer not send computer to TV. Is the TV and computer close to each other? You could get a VGA to TV converter. Or if you have a new tv, most come with either a VGA or DVI input.I don't think you need a really powerful computer my Apple TV is fairly slow spec-wise but does a great job with HD from hard drive, internet or streaming from itunes. I use to use my old ipod connect to my tv for video and that was more then acceptable quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intocomputing2 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I think that tuner is to bring TV signal to your computer not send computer to TV. Is the TV and computer close to each other? You could get a VGA to TV converter. Or if you have a new tv, most come with either a VGA or DVI input.I don't think you need a really powerful computer my Apple TV is fairly slow spec-wise but does a great job with HD from hard drive, internet or streaming from itunes. I use to use my old ipod connect to my tv for video and that was more then acceptable quality.well I wasn't aware it was to bring in the tv signal instead of sending it out, it's the first time I ever bothered to buy one of these so I'm still a bit confused on what to look for, the TV and computer must be separated about 25 feet, but I would like the TV to display that video that is being played on the PC at that moment. The rig which I'm planning to use for this does not have TV-out capability so I'm not sure to what extent would the VGA to TV converter work. Edited February 7, 2009 by intocomputing2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intocomputing2 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) how about something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Grandtec-Ultimate-20...r/dp/B00006B70WI would like for the tv to display the same streaming videos being watched in the computer at that moment. Edited February 7, 2009 by intocomputing2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intocomputing2 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) or maybe something like this is better?http://www.compusa.com/applications/Search...mp;Sku=O38-2034http://www.compusa.com/applications/search...49&csid=_21I'm kinda shooting in the dark on this topic. Edited February 7, 2009 by intocomputing2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isteve Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Those will work but 25' means your going to need a long cables. And you will also need to get audio to the tv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete_C Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 For streaming from your computer to tv there are now several options.I am familiar with the sling catcher; probably the most expensive but also most versatile http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingcatcherhttp://shop3.frys.com/product/5383748?site...CH:MAIN_RSLT_PGPretty sure Sony (Bravia?) offers a similar device.I also recall seeing something similar which does not do internet streaming for about $99Looks like an Xbox can be used to do it toohttp://computershopper.com/networking/howt...-pc-to-your-tv2This offers some optons toohttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2255155,00.aspIf all you need is software, try this google toolhttp://desktop.google.com/plugins/i/mediaserver.html?hl=en Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intocomputing2 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) I don't plan to stream video from cable service to a computer. I want to be able to display any video from the computer to the tv, including local video from the hard drive, hulu videos and youtube videos. Edited February 8, 2009 by intocomputing2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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