[mythtv-users] Recommended HDTV card Australia

[Jake Palmer]

>From: Marc Castles <marc at castlesblog.com>
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>this is my first post and I apologise if this question has been  already 
>answered before.
>
>I've been reading about MythTV for a while now and I want to convert  my 
>old computer into a PVR.
>
>My problem is that I have no idea what Tuner I should get and if I  need a 
>new graphics card.
>
>I would like to be able to watch/record Digital TV as well as analog  and 
>living in australia means I will need a PAL card.
>
>The computer I want to convert has the following specs:
>
>P4 2.8ghz
>2gig ram
>radeon 9800 pro
>audigy2 sound card
>
>so I guess my question is:
>
>will my radeon 9800pro be sufficient to plug into my tv?
>what tv tuner card is recommended for a mythtv setup in Australia?

Ati's Linux drivers are notoriously crappy.  Some people have had success, 
many have not.  I would recommend getting an Nvidia card like an FX5200.  
They're inexpensive and you won't have to fight the driver.

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