Quote Originally Posted by [XC] gomeler View Post
Remember a "small portion" of cards could still be 5k or 10k cards scattered across the globe. Of course you are going to hear people reporting "hey, this is filed down" way more often then "hey, my card is 100% normal".



Because of ? Oh yes, I forgot, the pesky "PCIe power connector implodes due to a lack of a supporting corner" syndrome that we've been suffering from since never. Electrically and functionally these cards 100% fine. Aesthetically there is a slight nick in each one. I'd have rather they used these cards as RMA warranty cards than original retail cards but the filed plastic won't impact the lifetime of the card for the normal user.

You misunderstood me. I am not saying that the "mod" will become a source of failure. I am saying that if the card fails for whatever reason, it could become a problem when tech support at your retailer or the AIB inspect your card for signs of tempering before considering any repair. You would have to trust these people to remember about this batch or to even have been advised about it. If it happened in the next 6 months you may be fine but what about in 2 years time?

Why would you take any additional risk for the mistake of somebody else? Why not wait a few weeks before buying the card? That's what I am saying, hopefully it is clearer now