30 FPS for Each Channel Most PCI capture cards use one Conexant 878A chip providing 30 FPS capture divided up for 4 channels which results in about 6.5 FPS for each individual channel. The captured video you see is quite choppy and if the subject you're trying to record is moving fast you won't capture much.

This card has 4 Conexant 878A chips and provides 30 FPS for each channel. The captured video from this chip is much smoother and a fast moving subject will be captured in more frames. The reason I bought this card, which is a really old card, is that it is supported in the Linux kernel and no drivers are needed if using it in an Ubuntu system running Zoneminder. It's just plug and play in Ubuntu. This card does not have audio capture which would be nice but the performance is pretty good if you're putting together a low cost but highly flexible Zoneminder security system. Verified purchase: No.

Replacements for Kodicom DVR cards Linux supported video capture cards. PCI Video Capture Cards, 4 and 8 way using 878a chip, with windows drivers.