Pinnacle Systems PCTV 800i Internal PCI HD TV Tuner Capture Card (REV 1.1)Up for sale is a classic, vintage Pinnacle Systems PCTV 800i television tuner and video capture interface card (Model Revision: PCTV 800i REV 1.1). Powered by a highly stable Conexant Broadcast Decoder chipset paired with onboard Samsung cache memory, this 32-bit PCI card allowed users to decode over-the-air ATSC digital television and analog TV signals straight to a desktop computer layout.Equipped with an external coaxial RF antenna connector input on its rear mounting bracket, this card is an exceptional, period-correct component pull for retro tech collectors, vintage computer hobbyists, and legacy PC builders assembling 2000s-era HTPCs (Home Theater Personal Computers) running Windows XP Media Center Edition or Windows Vista.ITEM SPECIFICS & FEATURES
- Brand: Pinnacle Systems (A Division of Avid)
- Model: PCTV 800i
- Board Revision: PCTV 800i REV: 1.1
- Core Chipset: Conexant Broadcast Decoder
- Onboard Memory: Samsung Cache Chips
- Interface Slot Type: Legacy 32-bit PCI Slot (Not PCI Express)
- External Bracket Ports: 1x Coaxial RF Cable / TV Antenna Input Connector
- Bracket Size: Standard Full-Height Metallic Bracket Attached
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in TaiwanCONDITION NOTES
- Overall Condition: Pre-owned / Retro Vintage Pull.
- Physical Condition: The card is in excellent physical and cosmetic shape. The green PCB surface, gold PCI interface lane tracks, central Conexant processor, and metallic Pinnacle logo shield are entirely clean. The rear full-height metal bracket shows clean threads free of rust or oxidation.
- Functionality: Clean system pull from a decommissioned legacy desktop media environment. Sold as-is due to the specialized, 20-year-old vintage nature of legacy video capture components.WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1x Pinnacle Systems PCTV 800i PCI Card with Standard Bracket Attached
*(Note: Listing includes the bare capture card exactly as shown in the photos. Remote control sensors, Coaxial cables, software media driver discs, or manual documentation are not included)*SHIPPING & SELLER POLICIES
- Shipping: The card is stored safely inside a professional protective anti-static shielding bag as shown. It will be thoroughly cushioned inside a rigid shipping box to ensure safe transit. Shipped securely within 2 business days with full tracking provided.
- Questions? Feel free to reach out via messages if you have any system compatibility or driver questions before buying. Thanks for looking!