Anybody know the quality of a jaton video cards?

[Bronxkid]

I tried to find reviews but couldn't. I was thinking about getting a open box jaton video card since the price is decent but I wasn't sure about the quality. THanks.

 

[mancunian]

Originally posted by: Bronxkid
I tried to find reviews but couldn't. I was thinking about getting a open box jaton video card since the price is decent but I wasn't sure about the quality. THanks.

The reason you can't find reviews is because Jaton aren't renowned for making quality cards.

They weren't back when I had a P1 233 and they aren't now.

In fact, this is only the second time I've seen somebody ask about them in about 8 years.

Open box + Jaton is not something I would purchase.

 

[Bronxkid]

Thanks. I'll stick w/ MSI, sapphire, etc.

 

[DidlySquat]

:thumbsdown:

 

[F1shF4t]

My 7800gt is a jaton card, its a replacement for my 6800 ultra which after a year i found that it had a second dvi port brocken (all red), so i sent it back and got the 7800gt.
They are not too bad, but i donno, up to u...

My 6800 ultra was in fact brocken from factory (faulty bios, dvi port, they had no idea how i managed to use it for 1 year 😛), in fact they did not make it, it was a refrence card so not their fault really.

From what i've seen they are overpriced, but besides that i dont see any particular problems with their quality, although i would trust other brands like asus, msi etc anyday over jaton.

EDIT: also i had 3 years warranty, thats probably the only reason i got the card, still have 1.5 years left 😛... so i'm happy with it, if it breaks i get another one for free... also no shiping cost, done it through a local shop. So for me it was convenient to buy it, donno how it would be for u. (if i had a choice to buy it again, well i donno getting a free 7800gt was rather sweet)

 

[lifeblood]

I know of four installed where I work. Three have worked without issue. The fourth one failed after about a year. They replaced it free of charge. If your not looking for fancy or cutting edge they are probably ok. I have one in my home rig as a second video card and it's done ok but I don't stress it or anything either.

 

[mancunian]

Originally posted by: Bronxkid
Thanks. I'll stick w/ MSI, sapphire, etc.

No problem, glad to help. 🙂

And yes, those brands you mentioned would be far, far better purchases.

I'm running a Sapphire card now, it's my second in a row and I love it, it's a great card.

I think it's pot luck with a 'B' brand such as Jaton.


Happy upgrading. 🙂

 

[Gstanfor]

Jaton is a subsiduary of Pine Technology, just like XFX. They have never had a good reputation, I've had cards from them die on clients in the distant past.

 

[Acanthus]

They arent very good.

 

[Ika]

how good is the price of the card you're considering? chances are you could probably get the same, or better, deal from a reputable brand.