2007-02-18, 12:52 AM
(This post was last modified: 2007-02-18, 02:45 AM by fishslayeryo.)
Hello all!
NewB here and planning on buying a box to dedicate as a PVR, torrent downloader(also to playback movies downloaded) and to surf and download using a 32" LCD for display.
Currently looking at a used "small form factor" dell, a Optiplex 745. From reading around I think I need a Tuner/PVR card and a Video card to set this up. This box has 2 slots:
1 Low-Profile PCI
1 Low-Profile PCI Express x16
My first question is, will I be able to get a good tuner and video card for these L.P. slots that will provide me the best picture quality on a HD LCD?
Also, any particular tuner and video card I should look at? Any specs I should look for the best picture quality. I read something that said look for cards that did interdelacing?
Would like to get this setup right the first time around. If you guys think I'm screwing myself by getting a Small Form Factor with the Low Profile PCI slots, please let me know. Would prefer to not have a full size PC.
Thanks in advance!
John
NewB here and planning on buying a box to dedicate as a PVR, torrent downloader(also to playback movies downloaded) and to surf and download using a 32" LCD for display.
Currently looking at a used "small form factor" dell, a Optiplex 745. From reading around I think I need a Tuner/PVR card and a Video card to set this up. This box has 2 slots:
1 Low-Profile PCI
1 Low-Profile PCI Express x16
My first question is, will I be able to get a good tuner and video card for these L.P. slots that will provide me the best picture quality on a HD LCD?
Also, any particular tuner and video card I should look at? Any specs I should look for the best picture quality. I read something that said look for cards that did interdelacing?
Would like to get this setup right the first time around. If you guys think I'm screwing myself by getting a Small Form Factor with the Low Profile PCI slots, please let me know. Would prefer to not have a full size PC.
Thanks in advance!
John