External Vs Internal TV Tuner Card

Years ago, I would go with an internal TV Tuner card since it has a decoder built on the card. Now a day, motherboard can handle much more RAM and therefore, I would like to ask, has technology gotten better for external USB TV Tuner?

I had a Haupaugge 2250 and that thing was good while it lasted but seems like the common complaints is that after a few years, it gets shorted. That happened to mine and the same to a friend.

I have been trying AverMedia and has been very please with the results of the resolution and the software.

Could you share your thoughts in this area of external vs internal?

Thanks

If following link/chart is any indicator,
Internal appears to be route to go.

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