New rumor about ATI Southern Islands

[Vardant]

Nvidia re-branded the 8800gt i believe like 3 times to 3 or 4 different models that is much much worse imo.

8800GTS 512MB was still a little bit slower than 9800GTX, 9800GTX+ was even faster and even the GTS 250 had something new, I just can't remember, what exactly.

So, yeah, in three times, it would still be considered as upgrade, even if it was a minor one.

But in AMD's case, you might actually end up with a slower card, when "upgrading" from HD 5870 to HD 6870.

That is obviously worse.

The reason to rename them might have something to do with ATI brand going away and AMD needing more space to accommodate more cards, but that doesn't change the fact, that it might hurt many people.
They're entitled to change the designation of certain cards, but at least make an announcement or something.

Still, I can't shake this weird feeling. There were many options and this is suspiciously the dumbest one, they could come up with, yet they went with it.

btw. some more news from OBR

HD 6850 price - $229-249
HD 6870 price - $299-329

(that's my estimate from the currency conversion)

He's also asking people if they are really sure, that the SP is now 4D instead of 5D, because you might end up disappointed.