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| Author: | dr1v3n l1k3 stol3n [ 28 Feb 2012, 03:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Question about AMD reference cards |
Hi all, I'm planning on buying a second card for xfire and have a few questions. The card I have is the MSI version, I was looking at this 'AMD version' for the second card. My understanding is that the reference cards are made exactly to AMD specs in the same factory (TMSC?), then sends them to partners like Sapphire and Asus who puts their stickers on, boxes and then sells them. Is this about right? I'm concerned about the quality of the cheaper cards, if they have to meet the reference design but can use any components they want-do they cut corners with the components on the boards to reduce costs? I think this maybe OK at stock but could mean they won't overclock well? Thing is it's a €79 difference, but is it worth it to go with a more well known manufacturer? Anyone any info on AMD 'own branded' cards? I did google this thoroughly, but seems to be a lot of different answers, mainly based on opinions & I can't find any decent articles about it. |
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| Author: | BHawthorne [ 28 Feb 2012, 03:26 ] |
| Post subject: | A reference card is a |
A reference card is a reference card. Only variation is warranty and label art. |
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| Author: | Delphium [ 28 Feb 2012, 10:17 ] |
| Post subject: | BHawthorne wrote:A reference |
A reference card is a reference card. Only variation is warranty and label art. +1 I run 2 reference cards here that perform very well and are extremely reliable, even after being overclocked for the past 2 years nearly, there is no sign of any issues :) No sub quality components used on these ;) |
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| Author: | dr1v3n l1k3 stol3n [ 28 Feb 2012, 20:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Thanks guys,Turns out the |
Thanks guys, Turns out the AMD version advertised is a Sapphire branded one, who are reputable enough warranty wise as well. Its ordered, so now we play the waiting game Now I'm looking at upgrading my monitors-it never ends :bigsmile: |
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| Author: | Haldi [ 29 Feb 2012, 18:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Please consider people who |
Please consider people who dislike opening Links. You could also rename your Links to "AMD Hd 7970" in stead of MSI and AMD. And it would be way easier if you would mention your specific card your talking about in the Thread title. I'm not sure. But i thought ALL reference design Cards were produced in the same Location and just sticker put on top by resellers. But that makes me think... WHO produces them all? There are quite a lot! GPU die is made by TMSC but the rest? I doubt it's all made by them! Does AMD have their own factury? Did the only sell Lithografy stuff with Globalfoundries? |
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| Author: | Paradigm Shifter [ 29 Feb 2012, 19:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Last time I checked, all AMD |
Last time I checked, all AMD branded reference cards were actually manufactured by Sapphire. |
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