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Capture Cards
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:33 pm
by Eaton
What are they, how much are they, and how do they work?
I know they take videos on what is showing on your television. I Google it and I come up with TV tuners and chips for your PC and I know that isn't right.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:35 pm
by Tural
A capture card is a device you purchase which connects to or within your computer. The device has ports to allow you to connect the output cables from a TV or other device (Such as the console itself) to it, which you record using software on your PC. It's generally referred to as a card, such as a card that would be placed in a slot on the motherboard, but you can also purchase external devices, such as ones that function via USB and whatnot.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:36 pm
by Eaton
Tural wrote:A capture card is a device you purchase which connects to or within your computer. The device has ports to allow you to connect the output cables from a TV or other device (Such as the console itself) to it, which you record using software on your PC. It's generally referred to as a card, such as a card that would be placed in a slot on the motherboard, but you can also purchase external devices, such as ones that function via USB and whatnot.
Oh, ok. How much are they and where can I find a good one?
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:56 pm
by xbox
About $100 from best buy.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:00 pm
by Eaton
xbox wrote:About $100 from best buy.
For the highest quality one?
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:01 pm
by xbox
No, they start at $100 and go to around $300 I think.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:04 pm
by Eaton
That's a bit much for my budget... I'll ask for it for Christmas. Can you direct me to a website that has a variety to choose from?
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:08 pm
by xbox
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:13 pm
by Eaton
Eh, I think I'll just stick with Yelo.
But thanks a lot for your help!
