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Old 11-18-09   #21 (permalink)
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nobody said that the cooler would be switched. Why are you guys stating this? A card like a gtx 260 or any variation of gpu which has the same overall style could still have a graphic on the top portion of the card without the need of the card being flipped.
exactly!!!!!!
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If they put artwork on the back of the PCB it would cost more money, and retain heat.

And the GPU would push hot air at the CPU if it were not "upside down" would it not?
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well they used to be right side up=X
now computer case companies are making the cpu on top. you can still get cases that mount the gpu right side up.

it is really easier to access the back panel now IMO
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If they put artwork on the back of the PCB it would cost more money, and retain heat.

And the GPU would push hot air at the CPU if it were not "upside down" would it not?
my friends GTX260 has a plastic shield with flames on the back on the back of the pcb (cause of the ram)
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Because cold air rises?
cold air stays low, heat rises... X_X goto school
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I would say economics. It is easier/cheaper for X company to buy cards and slap a HS on there and viola. It would limit the variability of one card if you defaced the back of the PCB.

just a guess. I have wondered this before, but never really thought on it. I personally think it is a bit silly to buy a GFX card based on its graphic.
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my friends GTX260 has a plastic shield with flames on the back on the back of the pcb (cause of the ram)
Its a backplate, actually helps with heat dissipation. Its a older GTX 260. Not the 55nm one if im right.
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I personally think it is a bit silly to buy a GFX card based on its graphic.
You would be amazed how much packaging influences consumers.
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