need to know if there is a differance between the ATI 9500 PRO version and the rest like saphire , Visiontek

[redwolf321]

I know there was something in the article about the PCB board but that was the first 1000 units that were made. Didn't know if the manufacturer made a differance or not. Please help Thank You

 

[Timmyotule]

I'd also like any input on this, I'm looking at the FIC card at Newegg

 

[MrCairo]

Here's another link that goes into the specs and review on the "Tyan Tachyon G9500 Pro" , this is the card I would buy in a heartbeat...if I could find one! But I'm able to wait a bit and keep looking. Take a look and see what you think.
Good luck!

Regards,

MC

Tyan Tachyon G9500 Pro

 

[Timmyotule]

If someone had that card for a good price I'd be buying it also. I really like the adjustable fan speed (trying to get as silent as possible on my pc). However I looking to go with the FIC card from Newegg w/ the Zalman heatpipe for absolutely no noise and I hate replacing those damn little fans.

Anybody have any negative opinions on this card? The reviews at Newegg look good, I want to order something tonight.

 

[Blooz1]

I also have been lookin' for somebody who actually has any of those Tyan cards for sale! They get great reviews, but you can never <U>find</U> any in the real world!

 

[sodcha0s]

Timmyotule,

I have the FIC9500 Pro card from newegg and it works great for me. I am CPU limited I think, running an AMD 1.4G t-bird, but I can play Q3 with all settings maxed with no slowdowns at all. You would do good to get the Zalman heatpipe cooler, I have one on the way because the fan on this card is fairly loud.

EDIT: BTW redwolf321, prior to getting the 9500, I purchased a saphire 9000Pro from newegg and it sucked big time. Would only do agp2x with no fast writes, and gave off this burning smell. But since it was newegg I RMA'd it with no problem. Don't know if all the saphire cards are like that, maybe I just got a bad one.