Where is this card....

[pam123]

Going by the review in Tom's Hardware from April 9, the Geforce4 Ti4200 128mb is the card for a budget conscious upgrade.
The only problem is I can't find it anywhere.
Anyone had any more luck than I have? I can't buy it if I can't find it!

[DrZaius]

Hi pam123,

The GeForce4 4200 chip was only recently released, so it'll take a bit longer for the actual cards to be made and sold. Most will be available towards the end of May, so you'll have to wait. NewEgg or MWave will probably have one ASAP, but if you need a good card now check out the GeForce3 Ti200, performance is great and close to the GeForce4 cards. Hope that helps.

[pam123]

Thanks Doc.
I'll keep an eye on Newegg.

[Spiritum Noctis]

Here's one site that are supposedly shipping some out tomorrow:

128MB version - http://store.yahoo.com/buyeee/prolpixgefti.html
64MB version - http://store.yahoo.com/buyeee/prolpixgefti1.html

I'm definitely getting this video card but I kind of want to wait for something like a Leadtek or PNY card. Course...I have no idea if brand makes a difference...

[pam123]

I'm a review junkie but I'll keep watch on your links.
Thanks for the info.

[Spiritum Noctis]

Here's one more note for us folks drooling over the Ti4200.

This is what AthlonXP at the HardOCP forums had to say about this card's availability:

yeah we are getting them in at best buy on may 5 or around that date for 199.99. http://www.hardforum.com/showthread....46#post4602446

May 5th! Can't wait.

[pam123]

Thanks Spiritum Noctis.
I will definitely be waiting.

[Spiritum Noctis]

Here's one more update, specifically on the Gainward version.

http://www.reactorcritical.com/#l1109

Gainward announces that it will ship GeForce4 Ti4200 powered videocards in the first week of May 2002. As always, Gainward will be offering two versions of its accelerrators: Gainward GeForce4 PowerPack! Model Ultra/650 XP "Golden Sample": GeForce4 Ti-4200; 128MB of 4.0 ns DDR SDRAM; Enhanced Clock Settings; Video-in & -out; DVI; VGA; TV-Out; nView support; Expected street price: 350 Euro. Gainward GeForce4 PowerPack! Model Ultra/650 TV/DVI: GeForce4 Ti-4200; 64 of 4.0 ns DDR SDRAM; DVI; VGA; TV-Out; nView support; Expected street price: 200 Euro. Source: Press release Author: ToNe Discuss

Another confirmation that it is almost upon us ("first week of May"). I am psyched!

[Spiritum Noctis]

Well...it has begun. But expect to pay around $220 or so.

http://www.pricewatch.com/1/37/4739-1.htm

VisionTek and Gainward cards are apparently available to purchase (even though some websites may not have the card until mid next week)


EDIT:
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AthlonXP has another message about Best Buy:

well my work says they are coming in tomrrow the visiontek 128mb's that will be 199.99

I like staying informed.

[pam123]

Preparing to Shop!