How to tell chipset in-store?

Computer Forum Storage Devices
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I am on the hunt for a PCI SATA card with the VIA VT6421 chipset. I would like to pick it up at a store as opposed to ordering it online.

When I look at the cards in the store, they aren’t clear as to what chipset they have…is there something I am missing?

I am in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, if anyone can suggest a store in my are that would carry such a card, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nickolas

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Welcome to hardwareforums nickolasj80 :beer:

Unfortunately, you might have to Google the name of every card you come across in a shop until you find one with that chipset… or find one with that chipset and ask the shop to order one.

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why is the chipset of the SATA Controller you want so important?
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You can check the specs on the box. Failing that, if it’s a white box item, you can usually open those up as they’re not always taped and check the controller chip.