firewire solutions. Audigy?

[batjeep]

I just got a MiniDV video camera.
Im looking for the cheapest way to add firewire to my computer (a whole lot of good those USB 2.0 ports are doing on my PC.)
I was thinking about buying an audigy cause I really only need one port. But if i have to go buy the cable seperately, the ATI TV wonder may be a better choice.
Software isnt an issue, I'll be using Adobe Premire, and After effects.
any suggestions
thanks


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MY PC:

AMD Athlon XP 1600+
2 x 256 Crucial 2100 DDR
MSI K7T266 Pro2-RU
IBM 7200rpm 100ATA 20gig
Western Digital 5400rpm udma66 30gig
Visiontek Geforce3 Ti200 (AGP)
ATI TV Wonder (PCI)
3com 3C905B-TX 10/100 nic (PCI)
Sound Blaster Live Value (PCI)
TDK 24x10x40 CDRW
DVS 16x DVD
Samsung SyncMaster 955DF 19" DynaFlat CRT
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[uncle_jimbo]

I would recommend the Maxtor 1394 PCI Firewire card.


Maxtor 1394 PCI Adapter Card - http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11046728&m=488&cat=552&scat=557 - $49.99


-- uncle_jimbo

[NDD]

Audigy won't change much over your present Live!, so the ATI TV-Wonder (I believe you're speaking about 8500DV) over the GeForce3, so buying a simple dedicated add-on FireWire/1394 card will be a best choice.

[batjeep]

Thanks jimbo, it looks like $50 is as cheap as it gets to add firewire.
and ND the real reason im considering the audigy is for the firewire port, if i get it for $60 at a computer show, vs. spending $50 on a fire wire card. for $10 more i get a new sound card. (which i dont need, but as far as bang for buck...) But i dont think the audigy comes with a firewire cable, if so its not cost effective.
I dont intend to replace my vid card, the card i have is the pci ATI TV wonder (its an add on TV card.) I use that for capturing from video (ie. TV, VCR, and other AV inputs.)
Im just looking for the CHEAPEST way to add firewire, and I will need the cable to link to my new JVC MiniDV camcorder.