The reference design has been visually the same for the last 5+ years. If it changes I'm sure it will be adequately discussed.
In the mean time, check out those Newegg links I posted above. The reference design will have a sturdy, solid shroud that completely encloses the face of the card, with a single axial centrifugal fan at the rear of the card (or, in the case of the 6990, in the middle of the card.)
In the mean time, check out those Newegg links I posted above. The reference design will have a sturdy, solid shroud that completely encloses the face of the card, with a single axial centrifugal fan at the rear of the card (or, in the case of the 6990, in the middle of the card.)