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FWIW, I do not think MSI was "cheating". They just weren't doing what NVIDIA told them to do. Others were. I think they were doing consumers a favor, assuming it didn't cause problems, which it apparently could.
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That is a good point. I was under the impression that nVidia designed the chip and the reference board, but didn't actually build or distribute them. Maybe this is a reputation thing?Perhaps I do not understand how warranty's work within companies...This excerpt was from the article Hokie linked a few posts up:
Why is MSI changing the voltage a problem for Nvidia? Does MSI get a kickback from NV for returning bad cards? I mean, I see this as MSI should shoulder the cost of making that change, not NV.
Did it though? Considering 99.99% of users likely dont have a problem with it? How many benchers are there (The only group this affects)? I mean from a stock 1006Mhz to mid 1200's on average for air overclocks. Its nothing to shake a stick at. Perhaps 1300Mhz is in the cards with more voltage, but to what end? We all know the Ghz edition + new AMD drivers = the 680 and 7970 trading blows. The only reason the 7970 wins hands down is when its overclocked past a 680.So, summing this thread up, nVidia has just lost 10 potential enthusiast customers (for now) due to their new policy.
Oh, just wait until this escalates...
Why is MSI changing the voltage a problem for Nvidia? Does MSI get a kickback from NV for returning bad cards? I mean, I see this as MSI should shoulder the cost of making that change, not NV.
All I can say about that is... . I bet they had an X79 build with a 3820 too... . GAH the irony kills meh!I've seen a few builds by non-benchers that were using EVBots, for whatever that is worth.
I've seen a few builds by non-benchers that were using EVBots, for whatever that is worth.
All I can say about that is... . I bet they had an X79 build with a 3820 too... . GAH the irony kills meh!
Id imagine WELL less than .001%...not that many members here compared to other sites, and between ALL sites, OEM's rule. That number is WAY WAY WAY smaller than you think.EDIT: I'd also be curious to know what percentage of Nivida sales is related to OCF members. 10%?, 20%?, 50%?
What percentage of Nvidia sales are OCF, or what percentage of OCF people buy Nvidia?EDIT: I'd also be curious to know what percentage of Nivida sales is related to OCF members. 10%?, 20%?, 50%?
Not me, I'm all STOCK, just like PRO STOCK on the race car scene
I guess that makes me the ideal Nividia customer, and target audience.
I see comparisons between the 7970 and 680, but what about the 690?
Lets do a comparison of Nividia's and AMD's flagship cards and see who comes out on top. I'm talking best of the best here, with comparable specs such as the same VRam, etc.
I'd be curious to know if that 680 you're running has the EVbot connected
My point is you don't buy a Pro Stock car at a dealership no more than you buy a custom build at a Bestbuy. Of course they're modded compared to dealership vehicles. duh.
No turbocharger (overclocking), nitros oxide (LN2), yet all engine. Just a metaphor.
A top fuel dragster would be more like your typically overclocked, water loop rig maxed out.
Yep, you baited me, hook, line, and sinker
Has a Nividia card ever been reviewed here? Like the latest 660Ti? or better yet, the 680?
Has a Nividia card ever been reviewed here? Like the latest 660Ti? or better yet, the 680?