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Title: Will this VGA card work for TV out
Post by: wast3d on August 24, 2005, 04:44:47 pm

I'm looking at getting a new VGA card and don't want to spend to much money if I don't have to. Right now I am just using a TV and just want to make sure it will handle all games. What do you guys think of this card? Or is there a card you recommend?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814140056

Title: Re: Will this VGA card work for TV out
Post by: AceTKK on August 24, 2005, 05:08:03 pm

yes, that card has an S-video output so it will work for t.v. out.  If this is going to just be used in a MAME cabinet you could probably get away with an older, cheaper card with the same or better results.  The Radeon 7500 series cards are pretty highly regarded for their t.v. out capabilities, but you might have to go to e-bay to find one.

-Ace-

Title: Re: Will this VGA card work for TV out
Post by: wast3d on August 24, 2005, 05:41:47 pm

Cool I will look for the older radeom. Right now I am running a GeForce2 and it has problems with certain resolutions. Probably eventually go to an Arcade monitor but might as well use what I have to set every thing up.

Title: Re: Will this VGA card work for TV out
Post by: Pik4chu on August 25, 2005, 07:10:34 pm

IMO the money you (might) save by getting a 7500 card off ebay is moot when compared to the nature of ebay.  Plus for a few dollars more on newegg you get a brand new one under full warranty.

Title: Re: Will this VGA card work for TV out
Post by: wast3d on August 25, 2005, 09:09:06 pm

$27 on new egg is definitely not bad. I'll probably just pick up a card at a Fry's electronics, the have a no questions asked return policy, so I can try before I buy.