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    Slingbox/tv tuner

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mako9474, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. mako9474

    mako9474 Newbie

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    Is a dedicated video card necessary to watch tv on a notebook via a slingbox or a usb tv tuner? Or will an integrated card work just fine?

    Thanks for any help!!!
     
    mako9474, Jul 14, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    No, integrated video will work just fine.
     
    Gautam, Jul 14, 2007
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  3. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    Integrated cards will handle video streaming just as well. Dedicated cards will make a difference, but the difference would be negligable. In fact, the quality would almost be the same. No graphics are being rendered.
     
    Lil Mayz, Jul 14, 2007
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    sanpabloguy Notebook Deity

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    I have both my notebook (dedicated graphics) and desktop (integrated graphics) set up for digital TV.

    There is no noticeable difference to me.
     
    sanpabloguy, Jul 14, 2007
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