Tv tuner with RCA hook ups

BrokenSpoon · 06-February-08, 08:36 PM

lookin for a way to play my consoles on my moniter and record console games with fraps or something any possable way this could work?

Snake2Snipe · 06-February-08, 09:34 PM

TV tuners for computers have way too much lag to be used to play consoles through. I personally went and bought a monitor with inputs that allow me to hook up what I want, and my roommate got a xbox 360 vga cable so he could play his system on his monitor. This doesnt give you a way to record, but you wont want to play it through a TV tuner.

Hak Foo · 06-February-08, 09:38 PM

I disagree. I think SOME tuner packages "post-process" signals, possibly to make it easier to record or to deinterlace, but I always had good results. I keep a Gamecube and a FC Twin hanging off my Leadtek WinFast HDTV Cinema; I watch them with Virtual VCR.

BrokenSpoon · 06-February-08, 09:43 PM

hmmm how about with out recording ?
is there away do do it with out haveing to buy a new moniter? Im kinda fond of the 2 i have
good ol Comaq 7550 Crt with a flat display and really good rez

Hibiki · 06-February-08, 09:58 PM

The best way for you to do it is to get a TV tuner. With your CPU and the better processing capability of modern tuners you should be able to play your game without any lag.

I've done it with a Leadtek Winfast Expert, since the resolution of your monitor outclasses the standard resolution of TVs you'll have to adjust the video settings manually to get the best image.

BrokenSpoon · 06-February-08, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibiki


	The best way for you to do it is to get a TV tuner. With your CPU and the better processing capability of modern tuners you should be able to play your game without any lag. I've done it with a Leadtek Winfast Expert, since the resolution of your monitor outclasses the standard resolution of TVs you'll have to adjust the video settings manually to get the best image.

Thank you all for your help!

BrokenSpoon · 06-February-08, 10:13 PM

one more quick question would i need the coaxal RF switch adapter or is there away to used the 3 plug rca?

Hak Foo · 06-February-08, 10:28 PM

Many cards either come with a breakout box or a direct plug for the yellow.

The red and white, you may need to buy a $5 adaptor to convert to a headphone-style plug, or it may be on the breakout box.

BrokenSpoon · 06-February-08, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hak Foo


	Many cards either come with a breakout box or a direct plug for the yellow. The red and white, you may need to buy a $5 adaptor to convert to a headphone-style plug, or it may be on the breakout box.

many thanks!

06-February-08, 08:36 PM		#1 (permalink)
BrokenSpoon Apex Techie II	Tv tuner with RCA hook ups lookin for a way to play my consoles on my moniter and record console games with fraps or something any possable way this could work?

06-February-08, 09:34 PM		#2 (permalink)
Snake2Snipe Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Re: Tv tuner with RCA hook ups TV tuners for computers have way too much lag to be used to play consoles through. I personally went and bought a monitor with inputs that allow me to hook up what I want, and my roommate got a xbox 360 vga cable so he could play his system on his monitor. This doesnt give you a way to record, but you wont want to play it through a TV tuner.

06-February-08, 09:38 PM		#3 (permalink)
Hak Foo Apex Elite Tech	Re: Tv tuner with RCA hook ups I disagree. I think SOME tuner packages "post-process" signals, possibly to make it easier to record or to deinterlace, but I always had good results. I keep a Gamecube and a FC Twin hanging off my Leadtek WinFast HDTV Cinema; I watch them with Virtual VCR.

06-February-08, 09:43 PM		#4 (permalink)
BrokenSpoon Apex Techie II	Re: Tv tuner with RCA hook ups hmmm how about with out recording ? is there away do do it with out haveing to buy a new moniter? Im kinda fond of the 2 i have good ol Comaq 7550 Crt with a flat display and really good rez

06-February-08, 09:58 PM		#5 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Re: Tv tuner with RCA hook ups The best way for you to do it is to get a TV tuner. With your CPU and the better processing capability of modern tuners you should be able to play your game without any lag. I've done it with a Leadtek Winfast Expert, since the resolution of your monitor outclasses the standard resolution of TVs you'll have to adjust the video settings manually to get the best image. Last edited by Hibiki; 06-February-08 at 10:04 PM..

06-February-08, 10:13 PM		#7 (permalink)
BrokenSpoon Apex Techie II	Re: Tv tuner with RCA hook ups one more quick question would i need the coaxal RF switch adapter or is there away to used the 3 plug rca?

06-February-08, 10:28 PM		#8 (permalink)
Hak Foo Apex Elite Tech	Re: Tv tuner with RCA hook ups Many cards either come with a breakout box or a direct plug for the yellow. The red and white, you may need to buy a $5 adaptor to convert to a headphone-style plug, or it may be on the breakout box.

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