All In Wonder Recommendation

[searic]

I am lookng to get a new video card with decent graphics that is like the ATI all in wonder cards. With so many models out there, I want to get the best bang for my buck. Can people recommend some models I should look at and possibly find some good deals on?

Thanks
Eric

 

[scottchen]

Do you game at all?

 

[searic]

I game a little, but it doesn't have to be cutting edge. I want a good video capture capability though.

 

[scottchen]

AIW X600Pro would be your best bet then. It'll run games without aa/af at 1024/768 no problem.

 

[cleeve]

Another, perhaps better option would be to get the new Theater 550 PRO card... it's a separate PCI card that does all the All-In-Wonder stuff really well.

Then you can keep upgrading your videocard separately, and retain your capture/TV card.

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[searic]

Good idea. Does it have good performance? As good as the AIW cards?

 

[cleeve]

It has great VIDEO CAPTURE and TV VIEWING performance for about $100. But it leaves game playing to your videocard.

Then again, you know what? Forget I said anything... I see on pricewatch you can get a Radeon 9700 PRO all-in-wonder for $150.

Holy cow, that is a good deal. And about $50 cheaper than getting a TV wonder and separate 9600 PRO... and the 9700 PRO is MUCH faster than a 9600 PRO in games.

Really Great deal.

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<b>3dMark05: <font color=red>5,275</b>

 

[searic]

I'll check them out! I already have a decent video card, but it doesn't do video capture or TV viewing. I had an old Haug card about 5 years ago and it never worked that well, but I am sure alot has changed!

Eric

 

[Crashman]

The Theater 550 cards are much better for TV and video input than the AIW cards, but the software sucks. The AIW cards are a good deal in that respect, the software is much better for desktop use (Theater 550 cards use an HTPC software which takes up the whole screen).

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[addiarmadar]

Newegg is selling the AIW x800xt for a good price of 339.00 after rebate.

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