PCI Cable Card tuner for non PCI-e desktop?
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PCI Cable Card tuner for non PCI-e desktop?
i am upgrading a dell 4600 that has plenty of PCI slots available - but pre-dates PCI-e technology - that i want to use for internal tuner.
Infinitv only has PCI-e (i believe anyway). is there a cable card internal PCI tuner out there i can buy?
thanks in advance...
Infinitv only has PCI-e (i believe anyway). is there a cable card internal PCI tuner out there i can buy?
thanks in advance...
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Nope, your options are the Ceton USB tuner OR the Silicondust HDHR Prime which is a network based tuner.
http://cetoncorp.com/products/infinitv-4-usb/
http://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun/prime/
http://cetoncorp.com/products/infinitv-4-usb/
http://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun/prime/
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There is a USB version of the InfiniTV. There's also a USB CableCARD tuner available from Hauppauge.
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Even if you were to go with a USB or network cable card tuner, the Dell 4600 still may not work with protected content. Make sure your PC passes the Digital Cable Advisor first.
Also, Ceton makes a USB version of the InifiTV4.
Also, Ceton makes a USB version of the InifiTV4.
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Great intel. thanks all. (especially the digital advisor lead).
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It's sounds crazy and I've never tried it but they make a PCI to PCIe adapter. Reviews say they work. With the low profile bracket, the infinitv should fit fine.
I'd go with a usb device or hdhomerun prime network device instead of wasting $45 on an adapter that may not work.
I'd go with a usb device or hdhomerun prime network device instead of wasting $45 on an adapter that may not work.
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ATI DCT's fit in a PCI slot, connect via USB header on the motherboard, and use the floppy drive power connector. It is a sinlge tuner, but some have reported getting them for $15 n ebay. They won't work if you have FiOS.
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True only if simulcrypt is implemented; it's not in all areas.blueiedgod wrote: They won't work if you have FiOS.
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