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Author:  jojothemonkey69 [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Most Probably Buying New GFX Card
Ok so i'm off to uni in september and i'm not paying £110+ for a tv license that I won't use as not taking tv. but according to the stupid rules....


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You need a TV Licence to use any television receiving equipment such as a TV set, set-top boxes, video or DVD recorders, computers or mobile phones to watch TV programmes as they are being broadcast


And as my pc has a graphics card with a tv tuner i'm going to sell that to my brother and buy a new one so i needs some help

just a couple of guidelines though

1)can't have tv tuner
2)thinking budget £100-£130 ish
3)have pci express x 16 slot btw

Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks
Author:  Mike=GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:18 pm ]
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aha...
Author:  jojothemonkey69 [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:20 pm ]
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no if you have equipment to play television which is being broadcasted. my pc has a tv tuner so technically i could use it to watch tv and therefore would need a licence.

if your pc doesn't have a tv tuner you're fine
Author:  Mike=GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:21 pm ]
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I dont reckon the t.v. man would be smart enough to check your pc to be honest..they're not gonna open it up and examine the hardware.. just say it's a pc.. go away

or like Vivion does on the young ones...eat it..

what is your current card btw?

nvida 6600?
Author:  jojothemonkey69 [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:24 pm ]
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i know but better to play it safe and get a better graphics card!!!! :D
Author:  Sgt.King =GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:12 pm ]
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Problem is most decent Gfx cards have TV capability or TV out.

I think you are getting a little paranoid mate !
Author:  gemma=GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:14 pm ]
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Sgt.King =GCHQ= wrote:
Problem is most decent Gfx cards have TV capability or TV out.

I think you are getting a little paranoid mate !


But not "Off Air" Tuners though.
Author:  Rainbow Dave =GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:16 pm ]
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Mike =GCHQ= wrote:
I dont reckon the t.v. man would be smart enough to check your pc to be honest..they're not gonna open it up and examine the hardware.. just say it's a pc.. go away?


Wrong, a TV licence is for any DEVICE that transmits television transmissions... :wink:
Author:  jojothemonkey69 [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:24 pm ]
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Mike =GCHQ= wrote:
what is your current card btw?
nvida 6600?


no 6200SE

i wouldn't say i'm getting paranoid just don't fancy a £1000 fine would you??.there really pushing the tv licence thing for student and its also in my contract for accomadation.
Author:  Mike=GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:24 pm ]
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does a 7900gt need a licence then? no idea if it has a tuner or not
Author:  Rainbow Dave =GCHQ= [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:42 pm ]
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Mike =GCHQ= wrote:
does a 7900gt need a licence then? no idea if it has a tuner or not


Probally not, theres not that many Graphics Card with TV Tuners...TV OUT yes...But thats a totally different thing... :wink:
Author:  jojothemonkey69 [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:10 pm ]
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bump update buying card next week when i come back from holiday will most probably be buying the X1800 XT http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/X1800_Series.html

unless anyone can recommend a better card for sub £150
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