That is my guess (bolded text)...

All this talk about people ending up with a "slower" card because they are tricked by the number is bull.

So your telling me when I go buy Washer and Dryer if I see a model number higher than what I currently own I am going to buy it without any research?

Come on

Anyone who doesn't take some time to research any purchase in life doesn't have the right to complain if they get an inferior product.

Making excuses and arguments for stupid people is ridiculous and considering the tech experienced people in this forum anyone who brings it up should be ashamed



Quote Originally Posted by Vardant View Post
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

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.