dv editing graphics card

[Maskan]

Hey all -

I want to get a decent graphics card that will be able to support dual monitors (eventually I'll get another monitor) and a TV-out, because I use my computer mainly for digital video editing. I don't really do much gaming, if any, so the card doesn't need to be amazing for the latest games. I'd also like it to be relatively inexpensive since I just recently built my computer and am low on funds. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks all

[StickEGreenleaf]

I'd go with the Aiw 9700 or 9800...which is what i'm going to use. A lot of my friends who edit have it too. The words don't really distort nor does the picture.

[Sanke]

The ATi 9000 AIW should be alright for your needs.

[morriswindgate]

I recently built a computer for a person to do that very thing, and all I used was an AIW Radeon 7500 64MB DDR and it is working perfect for editing video. So $123 is about minimum for that model.

[RJ]

The AIW will be a waste of money. It is a Radeon with a TV-tuner on it. But for DV capturing you need firewire. Your mainboard (DX = Deluxe version, right ?) has firewire onboard, so all you need is a plain Radeon with 2 monitor outputs and a TV-out, and not the AIW.

RJ

[TwoRails]

If you don't do gaming and the like, then also check into Matrox cards, as video editing is pretty much their main thing

[Mac Medic]

It really doesn't matter cos with DV you don't get full quality on the PC monitor anyway, It's a lower quality to save system resources. At least thats how Premier and FCP work. You'll be better served with a studio monitor to view your output.

[glc]

Only problem with Matrox is the G550 doesn't have a TV-out and the Parhelia is *expensive*.

I'd probably go with just about any regular Radeon that has the ports and features you need that's within your budget. You could get something very serviceable for around $50 - and if you can get closer to $100 you can do even better.