VHS Drive for CPU

geowick07 · 02-21-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

1) You buy a video capture card
2) Run the composite out from the VCR to the composite in on the card
3) Record
4) Use programs such as Nero and encode/burn it onto a DVD

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This is what i did on my last rig. I had a "bitch'n" VHS collection as well, and now i have an awesome DVD collection. Doesn't go too quick, though. The same as "duping" a VHS tape, you have to let it play in regular speed. But, it is worth it to get rid of the VHS tapes.
Most VCR's that I have seen have both RCA and coaxial outputs on them, so check which you have for sure, and go with a TV Tuner Card that has corresponding inputs. Then, it works the same as copying a VHS tape. Just press play on the VCR, and record on the app that comes with the card.

So, I recommend this setup.

diduknowthat · 02-21-2008, 03:26 AM

Take a look at this case,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144206

and this picture,

http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggIma...144-206-11.jpg

If you cut out the entire front hard drive case, and maybe even some of of the 5.25", you just might be able to fit the VHS player virtically in the case. The tape insert place will be in the front of the case, and you'll have to make sure the rear of the player doesn't hit anything on the motherboard.

dougland · 02-21-2008, 04:07 AM

Post pics on the forum of your build.

pc-tech · 02-21-2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

No, your best bet is a TV Tuner with Coxial inputs. I know of no VHS player that is RCA... (maybe there is, but coxial is much more popular in the olden world)

vhs players have do have rca, all of mine do

02-21-2008, 03:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,112	Take a look at this case, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144206 and this picture, http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggIma...144-206-11.jpg If you cut out the entire front hard drive case, and maybe even some of of the 5.25", you just might be able to fit the VHS player virtically in the case. The tape insert place will be in the front of the case, and you'll have to make sure the rear of the player doesn't hit anything on the motherboard. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

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02-21-2008, 04:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 380	Post pics on the forum of your build.