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Hauppauge 1196 WinTV HVR-1265 PCI Express Hybrid High Definition TV Tuner Card

Name: Hauppauge 1196 WinTV HVR-1265 PCI Express Hybrid High Definition TV Tuner Card
Brand: Hauppauge
SKU: B0014YFC18

Bottom line: The Hauppauge 1196 WinTV HVR-1265 PCI Express Hybrid High Definition TV: Hybrid tuner pulls ATSC digital, Clear QAM cable, and NTSC analog from one card; main trade-off: windows XP and Vista only; no listed Windows 10 or 11 driver support.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Hybrid tuner pulls ATSC digital, Clear QAM cable, and NTSC analog from one card
✓ Records HD up to 1080i straight to your PC drive via Hauppauge SoftPVR
✓ Free over-the-air HDTV with an antenna, no cable subscription needed
✓ WinTV-Scheduler automates timed recordings; includes WinTV v8 activation

Cons

✗ Windows XP and Vista only; no listed Windows 10 or 11 driver support
✗ Needs a free PCIe slot, so it won't fit laptops or mini PCs
✗ Handles unencrypted Clear QAM only, not scrambled premium cable channels
✗ Older card; you may need to download WinTV v8 and drivers manually

Manufacturer description

The Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1265 model 1196 TV Tuner Card allows you to watch, pause and record HDTV or analog TV on your desktop PC. Plugs into a x1 or x16 PCI Express slot, full height or half height and includes remote control. Technical Specifications include: TV Standards - Over the Air ATSC Digital TV, Clear QAM Digital Cable TV, NTSC TV and S-Video/composite video and audio.. Plugs into: PCI Express X1 or X16 slot. Features: Receive ATSC digital TV or Clear QAM digital cable TV, up to 1080i format, receive NTSC analog cable TV with the built-in 125 channel cable-ready TV tuner. Includes…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Hauppauge 1196 WinTV HVR-1265 PCI Express Hybrid High Definition TV… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Hauppauge's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Schedule TV recordings with WinTV-Scheduler software
Receive ATSC digital TV or Clear QAM digital cable TV, upto 1080i format
Watch, pause and record TV on your PC, in window or full screen. Uses Hauppauge's SoftPVR to record analog TV programs to your computer's disk drive
Watch, pause and record TV on your PC, in window or full screen. Includes activation code for download of WinTV v8 application for Windows
Receive NTSC analog cable TV with the built-in 125 channel cable-ready TV tuner
Watch free over-the-air ATSC HDTV by connecting to a TV antenna.

Full Specifications

Brand	Hauppauge
Color	Green
Tuner Type	NTSC
Unit Count	1.00 Count
Model Number	1196
Compatibility	PC
Built-In Media	WinTV-HVR-1265, IR remote control, IR receiver cable, WinTV v10 application (download)
Connector Type	PCIe half height with full height bracket
Includes Remote	Yes
Mfr Part Number	1196
AntennaDescription	Television
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Analog Video Format	NTSC
Warranty Description	2 years
Connectivity Technology	PCI Express
Global Trade Identification Number	00785428011967

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