I never really understood the entire reference thing. You say that they cost more than OEM cards yet I see the same price or even cheaper wherever I look.
Theoretically speaking and I don't know anything about the topic, if reference cards are mandated and regulated by the GPU manufacturer they should be ideal, but the prices I see don't support that assertion.
What happens if OEM's decide to cut down costs by meddling with reference component quality, can they face any penalties?
Theoretically speaking and I don't know anything about the topic, if reference cards are mandated and regulated by the GPU manufacturer they should be ideal, but the prices I see don't support that assertion.
What happens if OEM's decide to cut down costs by meddling with reference component quality, can they face any penalties?