Seriously? For the amount of money we spend on our video cards, eVGA is trying to ream us out by paying extra for something that honestly should be INCLUDED with the video card because these things run so hot. So if something like this is that beneficial, why screw the customer over and make us pay and install it completely seperately?
Make me think about returning my GTX 570 and going back to Radeon to be honest....
I'm totally new to this so can someone explain the big deal about eVGA products?
As far as I can see their 580 is just the reference one with a sticker on it.
Do they cherry pick the chips?
I went with GTX580 DirectCU II because it looks like an engineer has sat down and tries to improve on the standard densign. And saved a tenner in the process
I'm totally new to this so can someone explain the big deal about eVGA products?
As far as I can see their 580 is just the reference one with a sticker on it.
Do they cherry pick the chips?
I went with GTX580 DirectCU II because it looks like an engineer has sat down and tries to improve on the standard densign. And saved a tenner in the process
EVGA has the best customer service on the green side and they have a lifetime warranty that isn't a scam. For the most part they do just sell reference though.
I don't like the DCII To be honest. It takes up 3 slots and looks ugly as sin IMO.
I'm totally new to this so can someone explain the big deal about eVGA products?
As far as I can see their 580 is just the reference one with a sticker on it.
Do they cherry pick the chips?
I went with GTX580 DirectCU II because it looks like an engineer has sat down and tries to improve on the standard densign. And saved a tenner in the process
It brings joy and a smile to me to know that I'm not the only one who thinks this way
I'm totally new to this so can someone explain the big deal about eVGA products?
As far as I can see their 580 is just the reference one with a sticker on it.
Do they cherry pick the chips?
I went with GTX580 DirectCU II because it looks like an engineer has sat down and tries to improve on the standard densign. And saved a tenner in the process
You're mostly paying for a very reputable brand name that is known for good customer service and typically comes with a limited lifetime warranty (if you buy the "-AR" SKU's). Most of their lineup are indeed reference cards, but recently they have released their top end cards - the Classified lineup - which, are not reference, and are made to be overclocked above and beyond a typical reference card.
To the OP, I agree that they should have come with the card, but it really isn't "necessary" as part of the cooling package. It makes no difference temperature wise, unlike when they actually helped with the hotter GTX 480. The only area where it may help is to keep the card from bowing due to its weight and lack of support. Other than that, it just looks good.
Think of it this way, at least EVGA offers a backplate. Other companies who also sell reference 580's don't even offer the option. In fact, the only 580 that comes to mind that even comes with a backplate is the Asus DCII.
Should have went with ASUS. Comes with high quality non-reference design, superior cooling solution, and backplate included. It's also cheaper as well.
It brings joy and a smile to me to know that I'm not the only one who thinks this way
Well as an product designer I know the manufacturing process well and I know it costs a lot to change designs. I can easily get something made cheap if it's the same as something already existing. If I start making changes though, costs start going up. You're also taking a chance that all that effort won't pay off. From the reviews though it looks like it has.
Ok it takes up 3 slots but I've got the space to spare so would rather have that slot venting hot air than just a piece of metal doing nothing.
And I got a back plate
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It's not required for the card to operate... this is exactly like getting mad at the OEM cards for not having better cooling.
Then could you tell me what a densign is?
Ah cut me some slack, it's Sunday morning and been up since 6 watching the F1.
Originally Posted by 0Amadeus0;15232624
I went with GTX580 DirectCU II because it looks like an engineer has sat down and tries to improve on the standard densign. And saved a tenner in the process
Originally Posted by Evo X;15232737
Should have went with ASUS. Comes with high quality non-reference design, superior cooling solution, and backplate included. It's also cheaper as well.
I hate the old school GPU fan designs that blow the hot air all around the case instead of directly venting out the back, don't care how much better it cools in comparison, I hate it. This is 2011, not 2001.
Yeah sorry, I dont spend time on their website. Thinking about returning my eVGA 570 and getting this asus and save a little bit. Gonna be a real tight fit though in my case and I do worry how easy it easy to RMA with Asus for vid cards.
At least it's an option for people with reference cards. IMO both MSI and Asus are overall the better choices tho.
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Yeah sorry, I dont spend time on their website. Thinking about returning my eVGA 570 and getting this asus and save a little bit. Gonna be a real tight fit though in my case and I do worry how easy it easy to RMA with Asus for vid cards.
Space is at a premium in my mATX case, so that won't really work for me, hence why I didnt' get the Asus earlier plus I decided to give eVGA a second go as my GTX 260 was a good card all around. I also decided to stick with my X-Fi card vs onboard for sound quality, so room as even tighter now, don't think that Asus would breath very well as a result now that I look at it...
I dunno, I Just feel eVGA should be given us these backplates from the getgo with these cards costing as much as they do
Well it helps the temps out a little. When you ad the back plate and hi-flow bracket. Plus in most cases when you turn the fan up max, it makes a weird sound. Replacing it with the hi-flow stopped that sound. So a little temp drop and makes them look better.
Only thing i don't like about asus and msi is their warranties. If something happens after those 3 years you can throw it in the trash. Though most people don't hardly keep a gpu for a year now. So evga's warranty for a lifetime is hard to beat.
Plus the newer high end evga video cards are coming with the hi-flow back plate installed from them now. So maybe they are listening to the end users.
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