Albatron vid cards??

[BowlingNut]

I'm looking for a replacement for my gf4mx440....in the 150 dollar range i see my best option as a ti4200p albatron gf4. couple questions:
1) does anyone have any experience with albatron? i've never heard of 'em except for a couple shady mobos quite a while back
2) any idea on when the 9500 or NV30 is gonna hit shelves and/or what that might due to prices in the next month or two?
3) lastly, i found this card at essential computers (based in NY), anyone have any experience with this reseller? they rate well on resellerratings.com, but i'm looking for a direct recommendation
tia

 

[ScrewFace]

1) No.
2) The 9500 will hit retail stores next week and NV30'll be out for Mithramas ("Christ"mas) time.
3) If they got good ratings then deal with 'em.

 

[AnAndAustin]

I've heard quite a lot of good things about Albatron, they used to operate under a diff name IIRC and are a well established big company. I'd def buy it if I were you, unless you want to hang on for $400 NV30 or see what the Rad9500 turns out to be in terms of perf and price.

Rad9500 and NV30 should be hitting the shelves within the next 2 months, but there are no guarantees or definitive specs.

 

[Vampirrella]

ive been using this brand new Albatron GF4 4600 128mb for almost a month now and it rocks. Im very happy with this card and the performance and the price! $220 shipped. Of course this wasnt in your 150 price rance but i dont think the 4200 version of this card wil be of any less quality then my 4600. Id say its a great buy!

 

[sep]

Last week I put my Albatron ti4200p in my system and notice a big difference from the old G2 Pro@245/475. I have it oc'ed to 290/550 on the first try. I'll go higher, but right now I'm enjoying the performance...quality. You can get this card for $141 shipped. I went through newegg because I like the support and reliablity.

The 9500's are coming out soon (next couple of weeks it should be on the shelf...rumor). I don't think your going to be able to get one for $150 or less. If you can afford the extra money look at the ti4600 or reviews on the 9500 (remember this is dx9 + other goodies).