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TwoHands
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_ 		19. December 2008 @ 21:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm looking for a video card that can serve three purposes. I don't know if something like this exists but if it does, I'm pretty sure someone here will know about it.

First, multiple monitors, probably four.
Next, I'd like to set up the computer as a PVR.
Finally I'd like to be able to rip some old videocassettes.

The multiple monitor setup is a must but if I can do the others that would be some serious icing on the cake. Is there one card that can handle all of that?
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core2kid
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_ 		24. December 2008 @ 11:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
First off, I have never heard of a video card supporting 3 monitors. What you may have to do is get a Dual video card setup such as SLI or Crossfire with the ability to record in.
I think your best bet is to get:
2x PCI-E Video cards (make sure you have 2 PCI-E slots.
1x TV Tuner card

Probably gonna cost you a good $300
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wabashman
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_ 		24. December 2008 @ 14:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by core2kid:
 First off, I have never heard of a video card supporting 3 monitors.
it can be done. my dad has a triple monitor set up in his office. i think ones on vga, another on dvi and the third on the s-video output.
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core2kid
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_ 		24. December 2008 @ 16:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The resolution would be bad with Svideo though.
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