Firewire card advice

[MadAudio]

Yeah, I've been absent lately due to my recent addiction to TRW, but I need some advice. The PCI Firewire card I'm currently using is dying, and I need a new one. I'd like to get a 4-port card and I'd like any suggestions as to models and places to get one. Thanks!

 

[TimOBrien]

Newegg.com

Belkin and SIIG make firewire cards with TexasInstruments OHCI-compliant chipsets (which is what you want...).

 

[dementedchord]

i've heard the adaptec ones recommended... watch out though some do have the dreaded via chipset...

 

[MadAudio]

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it!

 

[MadAudio]

This one seems like the closest to what I want.

 

[dgatwood]

This one seems like the closest to what I want.

I wouldn't buy a card with an NEC FireWire chipset unless you are experiencing compatibility problems with a TI-based card, and maybe not even then. Try to find one with a TI chipset.

 

[MadAudio]

I wouldn't buy a card with an NEC FireWire chipset unless you are experiencing compatibility problems with a TI-based card, and maybe not even then. Try to find one with a TI chipset.

Hmmm, thanks, I'll look some more. Doesn't seem like there's much in the way of PCI cards with more than 2 ports, though.....

 

[MadAudio]

Ahh, I refined my search and found this. TI chipset and 3 ports.

 

[MadAudio]

I'm guessing by the lack of further replies that this should be a good card.

 

[dgatwood]

I'm guessing by the lack of further replies that this should be a good card.

SIIG generally is, yes.

 

[MadAudio]

I finally ordered the SIIG card I last posted about, and happened to do so at a good time. It was priced $10 less than before AND there's a $10 rebate that I'll be eligible for. I'll let y'all know how it all pans out.