ADS vs. Orange 1394b (w/ADVC-300)

[btieleman]

I am poised to purchase a Canopus ADVC-300 and, needing a 1394 interface on my PC, am considering one of the following...

ADS PYRO 1394b FireWire 800 PCI Card <or>
OrangeLink FireWire 800/1394b PCI Card

Leaning toward the former; I've searched the Canopus forums and have seen hints of chipset compatibility concerns, but no brand specifics. If you can offer any insight or experience with either ADVC/1394b combo, or simply recommend one 1394b over the other, I'd sincerely appreciate your input.

For your reference, my detailed system specs and intentions can be found here...

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=203659

Thanks very much for your time and consideration.

Bill T.

[budz]

I have a ADAPTEC 4300 FIREWIRE card that has TEXAS CHIPSET but I don't have any problems with it. It works perfectly with my ADVC-100. If I'm not mistaken the TEXAS CHIPSET problems were with older motherboards. I read about in on this forum site or another one. You're pc is fairly new so I don't think you would have any problems. Purchase from COMPUSA or a local pc store because if you have compatibility issues you can return it for a refund. Check the ADAPTEC website they may still have a rebate specials on their firewire cards. Good Luck!

[vcdforme]

Unless you have money to burn, I think you'd be just as happy with
an ADS pyro AV link($120), and a generic 1394 card($20).,
Works great for me. I returned my Canopus, and got two each of the above, with change left over.