Scan Converter or Video Card

[kgriffin]

I have found a cheap used scan converter (much cheaper than a video card with TV out). What would you guys suggest to output to TV. What are the pros and cons of using a scan converter instead of a video card. Would the onboard memory on a video card boost my frames per second or will it just get me output to a tv.

[SNAAAKE]

Well,

no matter how good your scan converter is,tv still suck.
It doesn't make a lot of difference when it comes to tv.

If you got a deal on $1000+ scan converter that has rgb input and outputs vga then get the converter and use windows on arcade monitor.

i heard most do 640x480.
Some converters even do 800x600.

An ati video card is best solution for tv so dont bother using scan converter if you are using tv.

[SirPoonga]

Does the scan convertor output anything decent?  like svideo or component?  or just RCA?

If RCA, get a ATI with svideo out or the component dongle if your TV can handle component.

However, if oyu plan on just playing older games, the scan convertor is just fine.

[kgriffin]

The scan converter puts out s-video as well as composite. It seems though that the auction has some last minute bidders that took it up high enough that I will get an ATI card instead.

SNAAKE, my cabinet is a mulitpurpose unit. It is not only my arcade cabinet, but my Television and my recording studio. I have a home project digital recording studio that uses Logic Audio. I need a large television to get all of my mixing components on one screen as well as a way to watch College Football and play arcade games. It seems the TV is my best choice to accomplish all of this.

[SNAAAKE]

Then go with ati card..

Ati rage fury is only like $35 these days.That card is great for tv out.It outputs s-video.