USB or PCI HD Tuner for HTPC?

[Alvysyngr]

There seem to be so many choices - I want to be able to grab over-the-air channels as well as connect ClearQam (sp?) in the future. I am running Windows 7 and would be using Windows MEdia Center - any suggestions? I want to spend less than $60

 

[leon2006]

My personal choice is PCIE base HDTV tuner. Its cleaner setup with more I/O connectivity than USB base tuner.

Here's the tuner that i use.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116036

It works well with Windows Media Center and with the vendor TV/PVR/DVR software.

 

[Alvysyngr]

I appreciate the response but that tuner is $130. i would even go as high as $80 but really can't afford more.

 

[rwpritchett]

Here's a good resource for TV tuners for PCs: hdtvtunerinfo.com

The table on the linked page will give you prices, pros and cons for popular PCI, PCIe, USB, and network tuners.

 

[Alvysyngr]

Best answer selected by alvysyngr.