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Old 10-15-2002, 10:46 PM   #1
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Question Video Card Brand?? Whos Best?

Ok..I'm looking to get a New Video Card. The GeForce4 Ti4600 128mb to be exact. Now I've priced them on the net. I found the PINE XFX GEFORCE4 TI4600 that went for $291 then the PNY for $238. Other brands that fall inbetween would be LeadTek, Abit, and MSI. My main question is..Is there a big difference in these Manufacturers? Any Input would be appreciated. I don't know a lot about Video Cards except that the GF4 Ti4600 is pretty sweet and I want it...lol
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Re: Video Card Brand?? Whos Best?

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My main question is..Is there a big difference in these Manufacturers?
The heart of the cards is the same...however, you get different bundled software, possibly better quality RAM on the card, more stable configurations, etc. Gainward makes a really good card. They have what they call a golden sample card that has already been put through the ringer to ensure stable and fast performance...

Here, read this review to see what I'm talking about:

http://www.deviantpc.com/reviews/gwgs750xp/index.shtml
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Wow..I read the review and I like it Now I'm just having trouble Figuring out how much one costs and how to buy it. I'm sure they're not cheap..lol But I'm mostly Curious
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Old 10-15-2002, 11:36 PM   #4
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$289 plus S&H at MWave

Visa and Mastercard accepted...
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Old 10-15-2002, 11:40 PM   #5
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Thats IT!! Heck I thought It would be more than that. Considering what they did w/it and all the stuff that is included in the Pack! Hey Thanks! Now I know what Video Card I want...lol
Thanks a lot buddy!
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Old 10-16-2002, 07:57 AM   #6
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I'd also recommend the Gainward "golden Pack" Ti series of cards. They also come with some nice overclocking software. The card's price is about mid-range.
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Old 10-16-2002, 03:03 PM   #7
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Vote for GAINWARD/CARDEXPERT Ultra/750XP Power Pack GeForce 4 Ti 4600 Golden Sample - 2.8ns, Twin-DVI, 128MB DDR,

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1

I JUST got this card and it is AWESOME!!! Shutter Glasses and ALL.
Bought it on eBay for $260 shipped!

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Old 10-16-2002, 04:21 PM   #8
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The end results of the cards will be the same regardless of which brand you decide to purchase. Take a close look the bundled software that each compamy offers. Some of the bundles are quite nice.
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Old 10-16-2002, 09:56 PM   #9
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The PNY is actually a pretty good card - it's made by MSI.

Now - you do know that you can have a Ti4200 for about half the price of a 4600...........
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Old 10-17-2002, 07:47 AM   #10
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Where can I find reviews of the Gainward TI4200?

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Old 10-17-2002, 10:05 AM   #11
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Gainward Ti4200 review - entered in Google - gives a bunch of hits.
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right here....I am the proud owner of one of them...so have any specific questions...just ask.
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