Smart Idea for world cup?

[exow2]

So me and my dad always get together to watch the world cup every 4 years it's on, and it's become tradition. This year we were talking about going halfsies and getting a nice big 28-30" HD LCD moniter to watch it on. Only issue is we want to get it for my computer and watch the world cup via internet, so I have a couple questions.

Firstly, (This may be a dumb question but...) will I be required to upgrade my graphics card and power supply in order to power a 28-30" monitor? Also, where is a site that I could watch the world cup in HD if anyone knows? I have no issue paying for the service I just want to make sure there is a site I'll be able to go to, to watch it. Lastly I'd really appreciate some ideas on monitors that I should be looking at, our budget is probably around $300-400. Thanks guys.

 

[Fourstaff]

Graphics card is overkill if you are only watching videos, if your monitor takes its power from the wall (as opposed to the traditional ones which supplies from the psu) then you will be more than fine too.

 

[sneekypeet]

HD TV tuner card?

I dont know where you can watch the cup on the net, but Im sure you can figure it out with a tuner if nobody shows up with a link to the game.

 

[exow2]

Graphics card is overkill if you are only watching videos, if your monitor takes its power from the wall (as opposed to the traditional ones which supplies from the psu) then you will be more than fine too.

Graphics card is overkill? Do you mean that my graphics card sucks or it's good enough to do the job sorry I'm not understanding

 

[exow2]

HD TV tuner card?

I dont know where you can watch the cup on the net, but Im sure you can figure it out with a tuner if nobody shows up with a link to the game.

Alright, do you know how much I'd be dishing out for an HD tuner card?

 

[Fourstaff]

Your graphics card is more than capable, a HD tuner card probably costs about $50-100 but I don't know which one are good.

 

[exow2]

Hmm, I'm pretty fuzzy on how Tv tuner cards work, like where do they pick up the signal from to broadcast the live tv? And also, why is it not necessary to pay a monthly fee if I am REALLY getting over 100 cable channels and also HD channels (some are different I know, but based on the couple cards I've glanced at). Another thing is that I've noticed that there are some pretty bad reviews on almost every single tuner card on newegg at least, it's like some people can use them some can't, so I was wondering what am I going to require to be able to play this thing straight out of the box?

 

[W1zzard]

go to a bar and watch it there with more people + beer ?

 

[Deleted member 3]

Graphics card is overkill if you are only watching videos, if your monitor takes its power from the wall (as opposed to the traditional ones which supplies from the psu) then you will be more than fine too.

No monitor takes power from the PSU. What you mean is the pass through in mostly older PSU's. The PSU itself did not power the monitor. I'm actually not sure why that isn't standard anymore, it was quite handy.

 

[exow2]

go to a bar and watch it there with more people + beer ?

Oh I'm not talking about just watching the final, I'm talking all the games, and besides me and my dad aren't really like that we're more of the chill at home invite some buddies over, get some food and scream at the T.V. in the privacy of our home types

 

[claylomax]

Where do you live? Surely you can watch them matches on some channels on TV, no internet needed.

 

[exow2]

Where do you live? Surely you can watch them matches on some channels on TV, no internet needed.

Yea, but weren't really wanting to buy a HD tv since everything is going internet now anyways.

 

[ShiBDiB]

ESPN's World Cup TV schedule includes 10 matches on ABC, 10 on ESPN2 and the remaining 44 on ESPN (in addition to coverage on ESPN360.com, ESPN Mobile TV and nightly replays on ESPN Classic). There will be 40 matches on ESPN Deportes -- with announcers in Portuguese.

only one I could think of if your in the states is www.espn360.com but im not even sure if these r in hd when streamed, haven't watched any in awhile.

And this depends entirely on your internet provider, its free if your provider falls under one of the supported ones. Unavailable if it doesnt.

Fri 6/11 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com South Africa vs. Mexico
Fri 6/11 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Uruguay vs. France
Sat 6/12 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Korea Republic vs. Greece
Sat 6/12 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Argentina vs. Nigeria
Sat 6/12 2 p.m. ABC England vs. USA
Sun 6/13 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Algeria vs. Slovenia
Sun 6/13 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Serbia vs. Ghana
Sun 6/13 2 p.m. ABC Germany vs. Australia
Mon 6/14 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Netherlands vs. Denmark
Mon 6/14 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Japan vs. Cameroon
Mon 6/14 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Italy vs. Paraguay
Tue 6/15 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com New Zealand vs. Slovakia
Tue 6/15 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Ivory Coast vs. Portugal
Tue 6/15 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Brazil vs. Korea DPR
Wed 6/16 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Honduras vs. Chile
Wed 6/16 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Spain vs. Switzerland
Wed 6/16 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com South Africa vs. Uruguay
Thu 6/17 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Argentina vs. Korea Rep.
Thu 6/17 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Greece vs. Nigeria
Thu 6/17 2 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com France vs. Mexico
Fri 6/18 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Germany vs. Serbia
Fri 6/18 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Slovenia vs. USA
Fri 6/18 2 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com England vs. Algeria
Sat 6/19 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Netherlands vs. Japan
Sat 6/19 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Ghana vs. Australia
Sat 6/19 2 p.m. ABC Cameroon vs. Denmark
Sun 6/20 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Slovakia vs. Paraguay
Sun 6/20 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Italy vs. New Zealand
Sun 6/20 2 p.m. ABC Brazil vs. Ivory Coast
Mon 6/21 7 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Portugal vs. Korea DPR
Mon 6/21 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Chile vs. Switzerland
Mon 6/21 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Spain vs. Honduras
Tue 6/22 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Mexico vs. Uruguay
Tue 6/22 9:30 a.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com France vs. South Africa
Tue 6/22 2 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Nigeria vs. Korea Republic
Tue 6/22 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Greece vs. Argentina
Wed 6/23 9:30 a.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Slovenia vs. England
Wed 6/23 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com USA vs. Algeria
Wed 6/23 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Ghana vs. Germany
Wed 6/23 2 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Australia vs. Serbia
Thu 6/24 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Slovakia vs. Italy
Thu 6/24 9:30 a.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Paraguay vs. New Zealand
Thu 6/24 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Denmark vs. Japan
Thu 6/24 2 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Cameroon vs. Netherlands
Fri 6/25 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Portugal vs. Brazil
Fri 6/25 9:30 a.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Ivory Coast vs. Korea DPR
Fri 6/25 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Chile vs. Spain
Fri 6/25 2 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN360.com Switzerland vs. Honduras

2nd Stage – Round of 16
Date Time (ET) Network Matchup
Sat 6/26 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com 1st A vs. 2nd B
Sat 6/26 2 p.m. ABC 1st C vs. 2nd D
Sun 6/27 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com 1st D vs. 2nd C
Sun 6/27 2 p.m. ABC 1st B vs. 2nd A
Mon 6/28 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com 1st E vs. 2nd F
Mon 6/28 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com 1st G vs. 2nd H
Tue 6/29 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com 1st F vs. 2nd E
Tue 6/29 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com 1st H vs. 2nd G

2nd Stage — Quarterfinals
Date Time (ET) Network Matchup
Fri 7/2 9:30 a.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Winners 53 vs. 54
Fri 7/2 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Winners 49 vs. 50
Sat 7/3 9:30 a.m. ABC Winners 52 vs. 51
Sat 7/3 2 p.m. ABC Winners 55 vs. 56

2nd Stage — Semifinals
Date Time (ET) Network Matchup
Tue 7/6 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Winners A vs. C
Wed 7/7 2 p.m. ESPN/ESPN360.com Winners B vs. D

Third Place Match
Sat 7/10 2 p.m. ABC Losers – 61 vs. 62

2010 FIFA World Cup Title Match
Sun 7/11 1:30 p.m. ABC Winners – 61 vs. 62

most of the opening rounders r on there

 

[exow2]

only one I could think of if your in the states is www.espn360.com but im not even sure if these r in hd when streamed, haven't watched any in awhile.

And this depends entirely on your internet provider, its free if your provider falls under one of the supported ones. Unavailable if it doesnt.



most of the opening rounders r on there

Thanks but I'm Canadian so I guess that cancel's that out right?

 

[ShiBDiB]

go to the site and see if u can watch anything, its not US specific just provider specific

 

[exow2]

go to the site and see if u can watch anything, its not US specific just provider specific

No unfortunately I can't, my provider isn't listed. Thanks anyways though.

 

[ShiBDiB]

hmm damn, dunno then. that was probably your best/most reliable option