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I just bought a new ATI All-IN-Wonder video CARD. The MODEL is x1300, it supports DVI, dual monitor, has a TV tuner, composite out, 256 mb ram ETC...

Anyway I wanted to watch tv on my computer. Unfortunately I don't have a coax long enough to reach from my cable jack to my computer. So instead I hooked my coaxial cable into my VCR then used the composite outputs to connect to my video card.

It worked. I got the cable signal but many of the channels have terrible reception and some of the normal channels I watch will not COME in at all.

I think just need to get a longer coax cable for a direct hook-up I believe this will remedy the problem. I just wanted to get a SECOND opinion before I spent the money.

Thanks,

MattGrab a brand called Monster Cable....Best Buy or other big house Comp store...they are thin and very light...ideal for tuner cards.When you connect through the VCR, you must set the tuner card to channel 3 or 4 (whatever your VCR output is) and use the VCR to tune channels. Otherwise, you will need a direct connection.