gweeks 1 #1 July 10, 2002 Hi, I am looking for a video card for my PC which can capture composite and s-video signals as well as download dv via firewire. Hopefully it would come packaged with some decent software. I am looking for something entry level in the under $500 range. Anyone have some experience with the AIW Radeon 8500DV? What do you think of it? Any suggestions of a better card for a video newbie? Thanks, Gregor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 July 11, 2002 I have the ATI Radeon 8500DV in my PC and I love it. It's perfect for capturing from my JVC via firewire and outputting back to the camera. The composite and S-Video in/out is flawless as well. I am using it with Adobe Premier 6.0 with no problems but the Ulead software that comes with it is pretty decent as well. For the money you definitely can't beat the features. For gameplay the frame-rate is phenomenal. Can you tell I really love this card? My only complaint is no 3D support under Linux. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #3 July 11, 2002 How much does that card cost? Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 July 11, 2002 around $220 on pricewatch.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #5 July 11, 2002 check out http://www.tomshardware.com/video/02q2/020412/index.html it's an article about a specific card but has links to others it's comparing. Toms is an awesome resource for wintel computing hardware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #6 July 12, 2002 I'm partial to AnandTech myself. Tom's interpretation of some benchmarks have been dubious at best. On at least one occasion a clear loser was declared the winner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #7 January 20, 2003 my computer has fire wire, it's the stuff on VHS that I need to get on the computer. I saw a tv tuner/capture card at walmart for $50 will that do the job? It was by ati. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 January 20, 2003 If it will do capture then you should be able to use it. The catch is what can you use it with...? If you're using the software that came with the card, no problem. But check and make sure that it is supported by Pinnacle Studio or Adobe Premier if you decide to use one of those programs for editing. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
