Video Card Upgrade?

[droa76]

I currenlty have an 2.2GHz Intel Celeron PC with a built-in video card.

I plan on buying a Hauppauge PVR-250 for use with Snapstream.

I have read that I need a good video card to capture TV.

Do I need to upgrade my video card even if I get the Hauppauge PVR?

Thanks.

[TomZ]

The PVR-250 captures data.

You still need a video card to output it. What you need depends on your intended usage.

Will you be driving a TV or viewing on your computer? See http://www.snapstream.com/Products/P...VS3_SysReq.asp and browse these forums for lots of output device discussions.

[droa76]

Tom,

Thanks for the response.

Primarily, I will only be viewing them on the PC and burning them on a DVD.

Do I need a high-end video card for this? Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Brett]

If you have an older videocard that does not completely support DirectX9 and the menues are sluggish then an upgrade would certainly improve that experience.

However, a new videocard will not improve the quality of the actual video thats entirely based on the tuner.

Originally posted by droa76
I have read that I need a good video card to capture TV.

This appears to be where you are confused you need a good tv tuner card to capture TV, not a good video card.

-Brett