Club3D announces today to fully commit to the sale of AMD graphics boards. (No more Nvidia)

[Gripen90]

I don't know about EVGA I've had quite a couple but a lot of them I needed to RMA shortly after use and a couple were DOA ! latest DOA card was a EVGA GTX 660 FTW and I RMA'ed it May 15th...still waiting for a new card. I suppose I've just been unlucky. Best EVGA card I had was the EVGA GeForce 7900GT KO SuperClocked 256MB card.

 

[Gregster]

I will say this, Nvidia dictate partners what they can and cannot do, AMD don't.

EVGA are good in terms of service and quality, those things can be matched, and sometimes are.

EVGA could be much more than they are, if it were not for Nvidia telling them to limit volts and overclockability. In that respect they are just like every other Nvidia GPU.
No choice at all.

Asus on the AMD side have a 7970 with 1.4v out of the box, more VRM's than you can count and a cooler the size of a brick. it sets them apart from all the others, it gives you choice, some will only overvolts to 1.25v, others like my Powercolor will do 1.27v, my Gigabyte does 1.3v, the high end Asus does 1.4v
The potential for a VRM city 1.4 volt GPU is huge.

Meanwhile Nvidia are forcing everyone to remove the more fancy overclocking stuff and conform to a standard.

EVGA are not allowed to have an edge, thanks to Nvidia. it completely takes the sheen off EVGA.

I think EVGA would like to compete in the AMD space, but are locked to Nvidia only, for whatever reason.

No they don't. I showed a while ago how Nvidia said they could do what they liked but if they altered the volts, they would not honour the warranty. I can understand why the partners decided to stop volt modding but it isn't what you said by any means.

 

[spoffle]

No they don't "according to nVidia". Either way, someone is lying about it, but naturally seem to take nVidia's word as gospel despite their history of struggling with the truth.

 

[Rilot]

Keep it on topic. The point scoring is getting rather tiresome.

 

[layte]

They did sell the entire range of every series of Nvidia cards. That link above ^^ shows you the entire 6XX Kepler range of GPU's. Club3D are more popular in America, although the Club3D Royalqueen / Joker range were popular in the UK.

Still interesting that a vendor has chosen to drop Nvidia.. With a lot of people upset about Nvidia's prices, rebranding, and driver problems. Not the best week for Nvidia that's for sure..

You learn something new everyday.

Royalqueen... snigger

 

[Gripen90]

Actually this also reminds me a bit of Point Of View (POV - also with headquarters in Holland) that skipped ATi (AMD) in favor of nVidias cards.

 

[Final8y]

For the consumer its a non issue.

If EVGA stopped being exclusive to NV would also be a non issue. EVGA going exclusive to AMD would understandably to some users, but that's all besides the point and is not the bigger pitcue.

Its got noting to do with tier or the benefit of the consumer, but we may sometimes benefit indirectly. Its all to do with the benefit for them and the question that should be asked is why.

 

[Kaapstad]

Dutch AIB partner Club 3D has decided to dump Nvidia and go AMD exclusive. The company did not introduce 700-series Geforce cards a few weeks ago, which was clear indication that something is up.

Now it is official, CEO Judith Ma Tseng confirmed that Club 3D is now an AMD-only partner.

“We are showing our commitment to AMD because we believe that AMD is ideally positioned to deliver a complete solution to our customers, and after 16 years in the business offering solutions from a variety of processor partners, we truly believe that we can offer a better solution going forward with AMD alone,” she said.

AMD welcomed the move, describing it as a “powerful acknowledgment” of AMD’s leadership in the GPU space.

However, there might be a bit more to it. For years we’ve been hearing talk of a possible Nvidia AIB cull. Rumour mongers and some people in the know believe Nvidia wants to reduce the number of AIBs and focus on the more profitable ones. We are not convinced, but it doesn’t seem too farfetched, either.

This may have been posted but the bit in bold is interesting if there is any truth in it.

http://www.fudzilla.com/home/item/31658-club-3d-bids-farewell-to-nvidia

 

[Besty]

For the consumer its a non issue.

If EVGA stopped being exclusive to NV would also be a non issue. EVGA going exclusive to AMD would understandably to some users, but that's all besides the point and is not the bigger pitcue.

Its got noting to do with tier or the benefit of the consumer, but we may sometimes benefit indirectly. Its all to do with the benefit for them and the question that should be asked is why.

When EVGA had more of a free hand to deviate from Nvidia designs they were number 1 by far now, apart from their clever marketing, I don't see the difference between them and MSI. Infact, if i were running aircooled rigs, the MSI 780 lightnings would be preferable to the EVGA cards.

 

[humbug]

This may have been posted but the bit in bold is interesting if there is any truth in it.

http://www.fudzilla.com/home/item/31658-club-3d-bids-farewell-to-nvidia

Not good news if true, it almost looks like Nvidia are wanting to surround themselves with yes men, there is a kind of arrogance to that, micro managing. that didn't workout to well for Hitler.

Not good

"here are our new GPU's, this one comes in green with 2 fans, this one comes in green with 3 fans and this one comes in green with fancy go faster stripes"

That would make me as a company ditch them, in a heartbeat.

 

[Martini1991]

It doesn't quite sound like they're wanting to surround themselves with yes men, rather more premium brands.

While I don't want limited choice in vendors, I'd rather have a limited choice than a bunch of AIB's like XFX, as their GPU's are pitiful in reliability and after sales support.

 

[Kaapstad]

Not good news if true, it almost looks like Nvidia are wanting to surround themselves with yes men

NVidia reveal their new head of marketing.

 

[bru]

That's a typical response, and what's also typical is that as long as you don't maul your card whilst putting a waterblock on, your warranty will be in tact as they'd be non the wiser if your card breaks due to non-waterblock reasons and you put the original cooler back on for RMA.

That's the way it's worked for as long as I can remember, those who officially allow waterblocks are quite the exception.

Although most of us here will know what you mean, You should be careful with that type of comment.

The bottom line is that with most manufactures if you remove the heat sink and fan you will void your warranty.

Now if you wish to replace the heat sink and fan and try to claim a warranty claim then that is up to the individual, but It is by no means guaranteed that you will be successful.

 

[humbug]

It doesn't quite sound like they're wanting to surround themselves with yes men, rather more premium brands.

While I don't want limited choice in vendors, I'd rather have a limited choice than a bunch of AIB's like XFX, as their GPU's are pitiful in reliability and after sales support.

Then I don't see why Nvidia can't just let them get on with it.

If AMD don't have a problem with Asus running 1.4v why would Nvidia?
Why did Nvidia have EVGA remove EV-Bot?

Like AMD, Nvidia partners also know what the GPU's core can handle, so let them use their imagination, go mad and design mad PCB's with silly overclocking potential.

I'm in no doubt EVGA would be right at the forefront of that if let loose by their masters.

 

[Dave2150]

So much nvidia fanboism in here, almost makes this thread worth reading.

My thoughts exactly Quite amusing though, seeing the masses flock to try and defend their beloved green.

 

[whyscotty]

Then I don't see why Nvidia can't just let them get on with it.

If AMD don't have a problem with Asus running 1.4v why would Nvidia?
Why did Nvidia have EVGA remove EV-Bot?

Like AMD, Nvidia partners also know what the GPU's core can handle, so let them use their imagination, go mad and design mad PCB's with silly overclocking potential.

I'm in no doubt EVGA would be right at the forefront of that if let loose by their masters.

^^^
This

 

[Martini1991]

Then I don't see why Nvidia can't just let them get on with it.

If AMD don't have a problem with Asus running 1.4v why would Nvidia?
Why did Nvidia have EVGA remove EV-Bot?

Like AMD, Nvidia partners also know what the GPU's core can handle, so let them use their imagination, go mad and design mad PCB's with silly overclocking potential.

I'm in no doubt EVGA would be right at the forefront of that if let loose by their masters.

None of which is relevant to my post
EVGA wouldn't be one of the ones thrown out.

And I don't agree with Nvidia's limitations, but I was talking on another point, it's far better to have a few higher tier AIB's than a bunch of crap ones like XFX etc, not that I think Club 3D are crap, but not quite at the same level as Asus/MSI/EVGA.

 

[panyan]

Meanwhile Nvidia are forcing everyone to remove the more fancy overclocking stuff and conform to a standard.

EVGA are not allowed to have an edge, thanks to Nvidia. it completely takes the sheen off EVGA.

I think EVGA would like to compete in the AMD space, but are locked to Nvidia only, for whatever reason.

Imagine what EVGA could bring to the table if Nvidia took the reins off (or if EVGA started to make AMD stuff)

it's far better to have a few higher tier AIB's than a bunch of crap ones like XFX etc, not that I think Club 3D are crap, but not quite at the same level as Asus/MSI/EVGA.

I disagree, i think it is important having low end disruptors in the market as it forces the top brands to innovate or offer better value for money

 

[humbug]

Imagine what EVGA could bring to the table if Nvidia took the reins off (or if EVGA started to make AMD stuff)



I disagree, i think it is important having low end disruptors in the market as it forces the top brands to innovate or offer better value for money

Right, it also gives users a more affordable option, Take the budget Powercolor Tahiti LE i'm running now, its cooler is not as effective as the ones on its more expensive peers, but there is nothing wrong with it.

In fact its such an enthusiastic little GPU and it performs very well, i'm loving the cheeky little scamp.
I also have a really expensive Gigabyte with very fancy cooler on it, I prefer the Powercolor for its enthusiasm and its imperfections. not to mention the huge price difference while also blowing that Pitcairn Gigabyte out of the water in performance.

I'm running Tomb Raider completely maxed out (SMAA), Crysis 3, again everything on Very High (SMAA)
the Pitcairn Gigabyte can't do that.

 

[Martini1991]

But those higher tier vendors also have reference ones, I mean the cheapest 7970's I've bought were 299.99, MSI and Gigabyte.

XFX on the other hand have been giving AMD GPU users a very bad experience, from crippled 4890's, to the DD cooler literally like a burning inferno etc, not offering ANY support to end users.

Why'd you think Overclockers don't stock them?

I was probably too flippant.