TV tuner

[PlanesWalker]

ok so in my new build id like to include a TV tuner only problem is that I've never owned one and have no experience with such things so can any one make a mid priced suggestion looking for solid reliability thanks

[Mr.Ferrari]

Do you plan to record one show and watch that one show, or do you wish to record one show and watch another?

If its the first, go for a Hauppauge PVR-150. If its the second go for a Nvidia DualTV found at www.pcalchemy.com

[phatphoeater]

you also need to clarify what pvr software you are using as hauppage brands 2 different 150s, one for MCE and another for everything else. Depending on which you buy, it may come with an MCE remote, an all around IR remote w/blaster, or none. whatever card you go for, make sure it supports hardware encoding, otherwise recording will chew up cpu resources.

[Mr.Ferrari]

Definately, if you want to start out simple I would suggest MCE. If you have the extra $$ and want to go all out then something like beyondtv would be decent.

[PlanesWalker]

ok thanks for the suggestions ill probably go for the nvidia dual tuner might as well get a dual one i alway like to keep options open even thought ill use the second one almost never =p