Geforce4 Problems on Epox 8KHA+ ??

[kinetix]

I've read over at HardOCP.com that the GF4 4600's aren't able to mount the 8KHA+.

My question is will there also be problems with the GF4 4400? My friend just got his 8KHA+ in and is waiting on the his GF4 4400 and would like to know if it's going to work or not.

 

[AGodspeed]

<< I've read over at HardOCP.com that the GF4 4600's aren't able to mount the 8KHA+.

My question is will there also be problems with the GF4 4400? My friend just got his 8KHA+ in and is waiting on the his GF4 4400 and would like to know if it's going to work or not. >>

Lol, they'll fit, don't worry about it.

 

[Mem]

Actually the feedback is mixed,some say it will and some say no,this is from people that have the Visiontek GF4 TI4600.
From HardOCP


<< Finally tonight we have something to show you concerned EPoX 8KHA and 8KHA+ owners. Matt "CIWS" Waters took a VisionTek Ti4600, that he bought this morning, and put it into both EPoX boards listed above and got the same results. Here is a picture (finally) of what folks are experiencing. There are capacitors on the mainboard and the VidCard that come into contact with each other keeping the card from being inserted fully. >>




Picture of the problem &

another .

 

[rickn]

that is nuts. one of them is out of AGP spec on the components height clearance. Looks like Epox is probably at fault.

 

[AGodspeed]

Oh crap, you're right! That really sucks. Although it looks like that might only affect VisionTek Ti4600 cards only?

We'll see I guess.

 

[kinetix]

Yeah that's what I would really like to know. Can someone definetely say if the 4400's will work in the 8KHA+.

 

[jcmkk]

I don't think the PNY cards will work either. That means that both of the current G4 Ti cards don't work. You better hope some manufacturer changes the design or you'll be screwed.

 

[Anubis]

i really hope the Gainwind GF4s will work on my Epox or im gonna be really freekin pissed

 

[lozina]

This is a sad development!!! I too will be enraged if my new gainward won't fit!!! I had to saw down a chunk of my PAL8045 to get it to fit on my EPoX 8KHA+ but in this case sawing down a capacitor might not be an option!

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Shouldn't all the Ti series be identical from the looks?

 

[John]

<< Shouldn't all the Ti series be identical from the looks? >>



I think they are "layout" wise.

 

[Passions]

Lol talk about bad design. ROTFLMAOPIMP.

 

[Leon]

<< Lol talk about bad design. >>



And talk about Epox not following AGP 2.0 spec. Nvidia design is right on spec

From what I heard, it's a 50/50 chance, as the size of the capacitor vaires from board to board.

Also, Epox excuse "it's just Visiontek" is BS. Most of the GF4 boards are based on Nvidia reference design.

Leon

 

[Yossarian]

Holy moly that's really bad.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Yeah I would think it would be Epox's fault. VT makes Nvidia reference boards, so you would think that they would stay in spec.

 

[Beatles]

My 4600 did NOT fit and Epox DAMNED well better do something about it.

 

[MikeO]

Does this affect (some) GF4 cards only? I'm about to purchase the 8KHA+, but won't if I can't get my Radeon to fit in.

 

[Neurofreeze]

<< Does this affect (some) GF4 cards only? I'm about to purchase the 8KHA+, but won't if I can't get my Radeon to fit in. >>



Your Radeon will fit fine.

 

[Mem]

<< Does this affect (some) GF4 cards only? I'm about to purchase the 8KHA+, but won't if I can't get my Radeon to fit in >>



Your Radeon will fit fine,the problem is with the GF4 Ti cards since they are longer and a capacitor that is in the way on the Epox 8KHA+ which(the board) is out of AGP spec,I`ve read one guy actually using the Visiontek GF4 TI 4600 fine on his Epox 8KHA+, it seems there are a few different Epox 8KHA+ designs out.

From HardOCP,


<< Keep in mind that we are also finding some of these same model mainboards that are allowing the VisionTek Ti4600 to be properly inserted in the AGP slot, so it is very likely that different boards were built with differing components at different times. >>

 

[wasnlos]

I might have some news for owners of the 8KHA+.

Simply visit EPOX SITE GERMANY and klick the first link under AKTUELLES on the right top side of the page. You'll be directed to a pdf-file explaining some very interesting sort of solution for the problem

 

[GTaudiophile]

Interesting development here. I know that Epox board is popular among AMD users. The Voodoo 5500 comes to mind. I really like how small my Radeon 7500 is.

Here's the link the PDF file.

 

[Jen]

another good article







<< By case users has difficulty in installing VisionTek GF4 Ti4600 graphic card on EPoX EP-8KHA+ and EP-8KHA, the first solution will be removing the CE6 capacitor. If users are not experienced in solder iron, they can use pliers to remove this component. If users are still confused with it or have any questions, they can contact any EPoX branch office in worldwide. >>

 

[Leon]

Instead of taking resposibility for obvioiusly flawed product that is not following AGP specs, Epox recommends to remove capacitor with plyers and void your warranty.

Pathetic.

 

[kyle1745]

If you read the artice over at HardOCP, it points to the idea of a production problem on EPOX's part. So what I took from this is that they intended to produce them within the AGP specs, but something may have gone wrong in production and they are investigating it. I think it is a limted issue, but I have yet to have time to open my machine up and measure my Epox board.


Kyle