Fud: NV to cut all but six partners

[AmberClad]

It's Fud, so take it with a mountain-sized grain of salt (isn't his track record even worse than Charlie, at this point?).

Staying:

EVGA
Zotac (why?)
ASUS
MSI
Palit
XFX

There's obviously at least one very conspicuous absence on that list. They're still keeping EVGA and XFX, so in practice, I don't think most of us will really be that impacted when we go shopping for GeForce cards.

 

[DefRef]

PNY is a pretty big seller.

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: DefRef
PNY is a pretty big seller.

Mainly because they're a budget brand, imho, and they sell for cheaper than the premium brands. In which case, I can see MSI (or someone else) taking over that role since they were selling cards for noticeably lower than the competition when the GT200s were first released.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
It's Fud, so take it with a mountain-sized grain of salt (isn't his track record even worse than Charlie, at this point?).

Staying:

EVGA
Zotac (why?)
ASUS
MSI
Palit
XFX

There's obviously at least one very conspicuous absence on that list. They're still keeping EVGA and XFX, so in practice, I don't think most of us will really be that impacted when we go shopping for GeForce cards.

I wonder if their "very well informed sources" are at The Inquirer?

Well, first I've heard of this, will be interesting if true. Most of the video cards I've bought have been XFX, MSI, Asus, and LeadTek so this won't impact on me a whole lot. (and the ones I get from NVIDIA are engineering samples)

 

[thilanliyan]

Why would they do this? Is this saying they're going to refuse to sell chips to the other companies? This seems somewhat counterproductive as they're trying to sell as many as possible aren't they (and some of the other companies like BFG are actually good sellers)?

EDIT: Techreport link:
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/15735

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
There's obviously at least one very conspicuous absence on that list.

My, my... if NVIDIA did that, they would have zero retail presence. That would hand some huge sales to certain ATI partners.

Originally posted by: thilan29
EDIT: Techreport link:
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/15735

Techreport basically links to Fud. No new news.

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: AmberClad
There's obviously at least one very conspicuous absence on that list.

My, my... if NVIDIA did that, they would have zero retail presence. That would hand some huge sales to certain ATI partners.

BFG? Or PNY? Or both?

I have seen EVGA and possibly XFX at MicroCenter though. But yes, Best Buy seems to mainly carry BFG and PNY.

 

[Kraeoss]

wow... what will they do next !? increase prices ?

 

[thilanliyan]

Originally posted by: Zap
Techreport basically links to Fud. No new news.

They do say this though:
"We have been hearing similar whispers from the rumor mill for a while, however, and such a move might make sense for Nvidia. A shorter partners list would be easier to manage, and trimming the number of available video cards could make things less confusing for consumers."

 

[nemesismk2]

No BFG? They have made some great Nvidia video cards over the years, oh well roll on some great ATI video cards!

 

[Cookie Monster]

The big three is probably on the list if this is true.

BFG, XFX and EVGA.

Now the next three, im not so sure. Possibly Asus/MSI/Palit(gainward) or leadtek?

 

[AmberClad]

At least two people have mentioned Leadtek now...

I really haven't seen all that much out of them in a few years. I vaguely remember a really distinctive looking Leadtek G80 card, but I don't think they're making any of the high end cards these days.

Edit: Ah, the Transformers card.

 

[betasub]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I vaguely remember a really distinctive looking Leadtek G80 card, but I don't think they're making any of the high end cards these days.

I have a vanilla 9800GX2 from Leadtek. High-end, from not too long ago.

 

[Cookie Monster]

Leadtek cards are very good imo. The cards themselves lack the cosmetic bell and whistles or lifetime warranties, but generally their no frill approach is welcomed by many. Just remembering, I think leadtek is foxconn.

 

[rjc]

Originally posted by: Cookie Monster
The big three is probably on the list if this is true.

BFG, XFX and EVGA.

Now the next three, im not so sure. Possibly Asus/MSI/Palit(gainward) or leadtek?

Are you sure about that list i remember reading Palit was the biggest nvidia partner? The three you listed were mainly US only and didnt have nearly as much of an international presence.

Are we allowed to talk about graphics card business, i saw one of the anandtech mods say we are only allowed to talk about performance not talk about card costs in the Geforce 270/290 thread before it was locked?

 

[angry hampster]

There's no way they could get rd of BFG. BFG is nV's main manufacturer for Best Buy. That would be a horribly stupid move.

 

[taltamir]

Originally posted by: nRollo

Originally posted by: AmberClad
It's Fud, so take it with a mountain-sized grain of salt (isn't his track record even worse than Charlie, at this point?).

Staying:

EVGA
Zotac (why?)
ASUS
MSI
Palit
XFX

There's obviously at least one very conspicuous absence on that list. They're still keeping EVGA and XFX, so in practice, I don't think most of us will really be that impacted when we go shopping for GeForce cards.

I wonder if their "very well informed sources" are at The Inquirer?

Well, first I've heard of this, will be interesting if true. Most of the video cards I've bought have been XFX, MSI, Asus, and LeadTek so this won't impact on me a whole lot. (and the ones I get from NVIDIA are engineering samples)

Don't tell anyone I told you, but their secret source is a retarded monkey injected with acid

 

[Kraeoss]

Originally posted by: taltamir

Originally posted by: nRollo

Originally posted by: AmberClad
It's Fud, so take it with a mountain-sized grain of salt (isn't his track record even worse than Charlie, at this point?).

Staying:

EVGA
Zotac (why?)
ASUS
MSI
Palit
XFX

There's obviously at least one very conspicuous absence on that list. They're still keeping EVGA and XFX, so in practice, I don't think most of us will really be that impacted when we go shopping for GeForce cards.

I wonder if their "very well informed sources" are at The Inquirer?

Well, first I've heard of this, will be interesting if true. Most of the video cards I've bought have been XFX, MSI, Asus, and LeadTek so this won't impact on me a whole lot. (and the ones I get from NVIDIA are engineering samples)

Don't tell anyone I told you, but their secret source is a retarded monkey injected with acid

haha @ retarded monkey on acid....

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: taltamir
Don't tell anyone I told you, but their secret source is a retarded monkey injected with acid

Are we talking battery acid, or the good stuff, Lysergic acid diethylamide? BTW, I'm telling Charlie what you called him.:laugh:

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: rjc
Are we allowed to talk about graphics card business, i saw one of the anandtech mods say we are only allowed to talk about performance not talk about card costs in the Geforce 270/290 thread before it was locked?

I don't recall that...

The vast majority of us here aren't under NDA not to talk about things like this. The ones that are should know better than to talk about things they shouldn't be discussing. I think that mainly applies to AT staff members, employees of the video card companies, other people who have inside info and have signed NDAs, etc.

There are plenty of reasons why a thread in this particular subforum would get locked (duplicate threads, fanboy flamewars, things going off topic, etc).

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: taltamir
Don't tell anyone I told you, but their secret source is a retarded monkey injected with acid

If he gets Pink Floyd and wine coolers, color me impressed......

As far as this news and NDA goes, I've signed one and heard nothing.

 

[Cookie Monster]

Originally posted by: nRollo
As far as this news and NDA goes, I've signed one and heard nothing.

I guess this means GTX270/290 is coming soon

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: nRollo

Originally posted by: taltamir
Don't tell anyone I told you, but their secret source is a retarded monkey injected with acid

If he gets Pink Floyd and wine coolers, color me impressed......

As far as this news and NDA goes, I've signed one and heard nothing.

If you heard nothing, then that's not under NDA is it. And if you heard something, then you wouldn't be telling us, would you? Or does NDA cover nothing as well. In which case, you shouldn't have said anything .

How many of you guys remember this one -- Mushkin was a Nvidia partner at one time (i.e. for one card...). Not too shabby of a bundle either -- USB key for the drivers and a polo shirt. (I still prefer a game though...)

 

[Cookie Monster]

Specific NDAs cover specific products/info. He's probably signed an NDA relating to other future/soon-to-be-released product like i was hinting.

 

[rjc]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I don't recall that...

The vast majority of us here aren't under NDA not to talk about things like this. The ones that are should know better than to talk about things they shouldn't be discussing. I think that mainly applies to AT staff members, employees of the video card companies, other people who have inside info and have signed NDAs, etc.

There are plenty of reasons why a thread in this particular subforum would get locked (duplicate threads, fanboy flamewars, things going off topic, etc).

It was in this thread, was talking about how much the 200 series cards cost to make:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...erthread=y&STARTPAGE=6

About half way down keysplayer said:
"Just the hardware bud. That is all that really matters for us when it comes to computers. Nobody should care about how a companies stock plummets or rises except investors. Not dudes and dudettes who are gamers and intrigued by hardware. Granted, there are some investors here and there on these forums, but let them worry themselves to death about a company's financial health.
Focus on the hardware, and the games we all enjoy playing.

The only money we should be concerned with, is bang per buck. And that is final, really."

I was going to reply to try a defend the idea of studying costs and how the business works but the thread got locked. Though looking at it again there were alot of insults flying about on the side which obscured the main discussion.

Wish the mods would state a reason when they lock threads, it is easy to get confused.

The NDA stuff, should not be a reason to ban discussion, its just a mechanism to exert control by suppliers over the coverage they get. A way to reward and punish journalists and the analysts that cover them.