Converting pc to tv help needed please

appleblossom

we have just moved and don't really have room for a tv in our bedroom as our desktop pc is in there. we have a lcd monitor which would be suitable for viewing tv on. I have had a look on ebay for a tv pci card, but we would like to pick up freeview on it too (which we have on downstairs tv). I'm not very tech. minded and would appreciate some guidance with what i should be getting, and opinions on ease of fitting (hubbys job!!). thank you.

irnbru_2

julieblake wrote:

we have a lcd monitor which would be suitable for viewing tv on.

Whats the make and model of the monitor - it may have additional connectors to use an external freeview box?

julieblake wrote:

I have had a look on ebay for a tv pci card, but we would like to pick up freeview on it too (which we have on downstairs tv). I'm not very tech. minded and would appreciate some guidance with what i should be getting, and opinions on ease of fitting (hubbys job!!). thank you.

Check the Hauppage site out and compare to whats on EBay.

Fitting is straight forward, just check you have an available (white) slot.

If Windows is your oS, it'll detect the card and ask for the drivers cd. Make sure you get the CD with card (or at least where to download the drivers, if buying from EBay).

Joe_Bloggs

There is a very cheap Hauppauge Nova-t, digital terrestrial, PCI tuner card here .
It also comes with a remote control.
J_B.

appleblossom

Thanks for your replies, I forgot about ebuyer!! am looking at the usb connection ones too as I think even I could manage that! lol. You've set me off in the right direction. Thanks again.