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Summary: Similar Problem with A7N8X Deluxe
Review: Hi all,I too bought this product with the intention of using the PVR capabilities among other things, but for some reason, the nForce motherboard does not like the sound input from the TV tuner. It doesn't seem to matter what driver revision is used or installation sequence, but things just don't work between these systems. Makes you wonder whether one company or the other has a hidden agenda...
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Summary: Good, but not Great
Review: I recently purchased this product and found that the graphics for game play is wonderful, but the tv functions are kind of hard to set up, I found a way to hook sound up for the tv but when playing the recorded video back, I notice there is no sound. I guess I will try a few other things to try and get sound but all in all this is an ok video card, I suggest getting the ATI 9700 pro instead if you are not wanting the tv functions.
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Summary: CRASHES on nVIDIA chipset motherboards
Review: I was experiencing exactly the same problem as posted by another user. I am using AMD Athlon XP 2800+ on DFI LANPARTY nFORCE-2 ULTRA motherboard with the *nVIDIA chipset*. ATI diagnostic program keeps pointing out that nVIDIA audio clock (built in to system board) is unstable. System freezed sporadically, especially more often when I use the ATI TV, and usually the sound will stop before the freeze. Called ATI long-distance to Canada, and all they could tell me was pretty much to re-install driver. Didn't work, so I got transferred to TIER-2 OR LEVEL-2 techs, and they told me the EXACT SAME THING -- re-install driver! Did not solve anything. I suspected nVIDIA chipset had something to do with it. Then I disabled AGP fastwrite from the BIOS, and all problems ceased. AGP fastwrite is known for causing system stability problems, but I can't be sure if RADEON 9700 is contributing to the problem. I've not read anything about this issue in the manual, FAQ, or from ATI knowledgebase. When I called ATI, nobody (tier-1 and tier-2 supports) ever mentioned that it might be AGP fastwrite. I figured this out on my own, and I'm slightly disappointed that I'm not running this AGP card at its full potential.
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Summary: CRASHES on nVIDIA chipset motherboards
Review: I was experiencing exactly the same problem as posted by another user. I am using AMD Athlon XP 2800+ on DFI LANPARTY nFORCE-2 ULTRA motherboard with the *nVIDIA chipset*. ATI diagnostic program keeps pointing out that nVIDIA audio clock (built in to system board) is unstable. System freezed sporadically, especially more often when I use the ATI TV, and usually the sound will stop before the freeze. Called ATI long-distance to Canada, and all they could tell me was pretty much to re-install driver. Didn't work, so I got transferred to TIER-2 OR LEVEL-2 techs, and they told me the EXACT SAME THING -- re-install driver! Did not solve anything. I suspected nVIDIA chipset had something to do with it. Then I disabled AGP fastwrite from the BIOS, and all problems ceased. AGP fastwrite is known for causing system stability problems, but I can't be sure if RADEON 9700 is contributing to the problem. I've not read anything about this issue in the manual, FAQ, or from ATI knowledgebase. When I called ATI, nobody (tier-1 and tier-2 supports) ever mentioned that it might be AGP fastwrite. I figured this out on my own, and I'm slightly disappointed that I'm not running this AGP card at its full potential.
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Summary: Similar Problem with A7N8X Deluxe
Review: This is my third card in the ATI AIW series, and it rocks! As a 3D video card, although its not the king (anymore) its still plenty fast, its gorgeous. As a multimedia (TV, PVR, Video Capture, etc.) card, its the best single product out there. You get the best of everything, And it works.
Sorry for the guys who had problems: unless you got a dud card, I assure you its not the AIW 9700 Pro that's giving you grief. Check your setup, make sure you've installed all the lastest drivers (chipset, Motherboard, video card, etc.), and *follow* the instructions for the Catalyst driver installation. I have had no problems and have been enjoying beautiful 3D games, watching TV, PVR, etc. since installation.
Personally I would avoid mixing competitors products in the same rig (Nvidia chipset with ATI video?) but that should not cause a problem...
Unless you can get your hands on the AIW 9800 Pro, this is the one to get. If you're not interested in TV, PVR, etc., get the plain jane 9800 Pro.
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Summary: Ain't Nothing Better (Unless you get the AIW 9800 Pro)
Review: This is my third card in the ATI AIW series, and it rocks! As a 3D video card, although its not the king (anymore) its still plenty fast, its gorgeous. As a multimedia (TV, PVR, Video Capture, etc.) card, its the best single product out there. You get the best of everything, And it works.
Sorry for the guys who had problems: unless you got a dud card, I assure you its not the AIW 9700 Pro that's giving you grief. Check your setup, make sure you've installed all the lastest drivers (chipset, Motherboard, video card, etc.), and *follow* the instructions for the Catalyst driver installation. I have had no problems and have been enjoying beautiful 3D games, watching TV, PVR, etc. since installation.
Personally I would avoid mixing competitors products in the same rig (Nvidia chipset with ATI video?) but that should not cause a problem...
Unless you can get your hands on the AIW 9800 Pro, this is the one to get. If you're not interested in TV, PVR, etc., get the plain jane 9800 Pro.
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Summary: Nothing but trouble
Review: While this card is undoubtedly fast for 3D games, I bought it for the integrated TV tuner and PVR capabilities. Right to the point: My machine (Asus A7N8X Deluxe) reboots sporadically now. The driver updates from the ATI website are horrific... 9 separate downloads that you have to install in the correct order and if you reboot when prompted, you're in trouble. I have reinstalled Win2K 7 times now, and every time I install the ATI drivers and software, I get a different combination of working apps... no sound in recorded video, no sound in TV tuner, no TV tuner at all, crashes when trying to play back recorded video, etc etc. I don't know why other companies don't offer a working, integrated PVR solution like ATI attempted to do. Save your money. Save yourself. Do not buy this card.
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