LEADTEK GEFORCE4 TI 4400 good card?

[StylinLP]

I can get a LEADTEK GEFORCE4 TI 4400 128meg for $125. I heard some remarks that people had to use a block of wood to get the card to seat. If not they would get all wavy lines or not work at all. Can anyone tell me if I should get this card? Looks kewl with its huge heatsink and two fans.

 

[sirak]

I'm guessing you are talking about <A HREF="http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20020522/ti4400_4600-08.html" target="_new"> this card </A> ? It seems to be decent from what I can tell from these benchmarks. About the same price as a good MSI GF4 Ti4200.

 

[StylinLP]

Yeah thats the one. I read on another tech board that poeple are having trouble seating this card. I would assume that maybe those big ass heatsinks might have clearance problems. Not sure. I was hoping to get more feedback about this issue.

 

[addiarmadar]

It is pretty good card, just a bit noisy...

 

[Guest]

You can overclock the hell out of any Leadtek brand card. That's why I'm waiting for their FX5900.

--You can't spell Religious Fanatic without the letters I G N O R A N T --

 

[jiffy]

I have that card, but it’s not noisy or any harder to put in then any other card. The heat sink on the ram only sticks up about a ¼ inch and won’t be problem. It’s very long though 8 ½ inches.

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When I have a problem with ATI's drivers, I assume it's their fault. When I have a problem with nVidia's drivers, I assume it's my fault

 

[StylinLP]

Dang. Its a toss up between this Leadtek GF2 4400 $125 and the Sapphire Radeon 9600pro for $132. So confusing! lol
Then there is the option to get a Radeon 9500 used. hmm

 

[jiffy]

Sorry I can’t help, others know better where the cards line up. I did hear a rumor that a 9500 can be push close to a 9700, lol, but I don’t know.

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When I have a problem with ATI's drivers, I assume it's their fault. When I have a problem with nVidia's drivers, I assume it's my fault

 

[GeneticWeapon]

Jiffy,
If your going to quote John Carmack in your sig, why not put his name?
Unless you want people to think that it was YOU who made that quote

 

[jiffy]

Hehe, actually I figured that would look familiar to some. Suppose I should list his name, if that is who I’m quoting from. I’ll be changing it soon enough anyways.

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When I have a problem with ATI's drivers, I assume it's their fault. When I have a problem with nVidia's drivers, I assume it's my fault

 

[gobeavers]

wouldn't direct X 9 support be good?