Nvidia Seeded forums...

[Chosonman]

I'm sure others have seen this:

http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/evi...s-to-promote-their-products-152874.php

Just to add my 2 cents, I've had arguements about the merits of SLI on Andandtech and this revelation doesn't surprise me in the least consider those who I've argued with about Cost/benefits of SLI vs. buying the lastest 1 card solution claimed price wasn't an issue because they got their cards for FREE.

Nvidia is really starting to irk me first with SLI (a rip off technology that let's people buy 2 cards for at most 50% improvement in performance for a few month until the next generation card comes out, their product line (no AGP support for next gen cards.. the 7800GS sux), and now this.

/end rant

 

[MercenaryForHire]

First result searching for 'nVidia'

- M4H

 

[Ronin]

Just because YOU can't justify SLi doesn't mean that anyone that does is part of some marketing ploy. It's also fairly apparent that you know very little about the technology (a 50% improvement is RARE, and the only type it falls below that is in games that are CPU limited). If you can't afford it, don't buy it. There is no ARGUING about its merits. Why? Because OBVIOUSLY ATi thought it was a worthwhile technology as well (hence Crossfire). So now, are you going to argue the cost/benefit of SLi AND Crossfire vs single cards? Give it a rest. Free cards != 100% jaded views.

BTW, genius, your arguments apply to ATi in every respect of the word, so do yourself a favor and don't post on this again.

 

[Chosonman]

Originally posted by: Ronin
Just because YOU can't justify SLi doesn't mean that anyone that does is part of some marketing ploy. It's also fairly apparent that you know very little about the technology (a 50% improvement is RARE, and the only type it falls below that is in games that are CPU limited). If you can't afford it, don't buy it. There is no ARGUING about its merits. Why? Because OBVIOUSLY ATi thought it was a worthwhile technology as well (hence Crossfire). So now, are you going to argue the cost/benefit of SLi AND Crossfire vs single cards? Give it a rest. Free cards != 100% jaded views.

BTW, genius, your arguments apply to ATi in every respect of the word, so do yourself a favor and don't post on this again.

Your comments are worthless to me and should be killed for your ignorance.

 

[ND40oz]

Originally posted by: Chosonman

Originally posted by: Ronin
Just because YOU can't justify SLi doesn't mean that anyone that does is part of some marketing ploy. It's also fairly apparent that you know very little about the technology (a 50% improvement is RARE, and the only type it falls below that is in games that are CPU limited). If you can't afford it, don't buy it. There is no ARGUING about its merits. Why? Because OBVIOUSLY ATi thought it was a worthwhile technology as well (hence Crossfire). So now, are you going to argue the cost/benefit of SLi AND Crossfire vs single cards? Give it a rest. Free cards != 100% jaded views.

BTW, genius, your arguments apply to ATi in every respect of the word, so do yourself a favor and don't post on this again.

Your comments are worthless to me and should be killed for your ignorance.

Well the edited reply is better then the original, but still, I think this is a little over the line.

 

[Chosonman]

Ronin is a troll it's that simple. His only responses are to flame anyone who he doesn't agree with using his narrow views of the world. Meanwhile throwing unsubsantiated accusations. Killed might be a strong word, maybe just his account should be killed...

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Chosonman
Ronin is a troll it's that simple. His only responses are to flame anyone who he doesn't agree with using his narrow views of the world. Meanwhile throwing unsubsantiated accusations. Killed might be a strong word, maybe just his account should be killed...

If you're going to spam, troll, and otherwise be a jackass, at least give me a free iPod. You're using the correct avatar, after all.

- M4H

 

[zephyrprime]

Originally posted by: Ronin
Just because YOU can't justify SLi doesn't mean that anyone that does is part of some marketing ploy. It's also fairly apparent that you know very little about the technology (a 50% improvement is RARE, and the only type it falls below that is in games that are CPU limited). If you can't afford it, don't buy it. There is no ARGUING about its merits. Why? Because OBVIOUSLY ATi thought it was a worthwhile technology as well (hence Crossfire). So now, are you going to argue the cost/benefit of SLi AND Crossfire vs single cards? Give it a rest. Free cards != 100% jaded views.

BTW, genius, your arguments apply to ATi in every respect of the word, so do yourself a favor and don't post on this again.

You're part of the marketing ploy aren't you?

 

[Ronin]

Explain where my argument is flawed (you can't). This isn't ATi vs nVIDIA, this is someone taking ONE side of the coin when both sides are doing the same thing (AGP, multiple card gaming, etc). To say one is "a rip off technology" when the other has the same option is just plain ignorance.

Chosonman, as already dictated by this thread, your opinions, which are most obviously jaded, mean nothing to me. I called you out, and you called me a troll.

Good job you, bud.

 

[Chosonman]

About Ronin...

Here's a little history on this guy
http://www.7inchtaint.com/phpBB2/viewto...7&sid=6a513ca32f55e2dff13d2facfcd243e1

and.. regarding how he gets his video cards for free...

Originally posted by: Ronin

Hardware reviewer for at least a semi-reputable site
Game Developer
Hardware manufacturer (Asus, MSI, etc)
Have a friend that works there
5 finger discount

Take your pick.

AND, you ARE able to get cards PURCHASED from Santa Clara, as I said earlier, but it's a select bunch that can.

Personally, I haven't bought a video card for my system since my GF3 Ti500.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...&STARTPAGE=8&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear

 

[2Dead]

A company paying people to say good stuff about them doesn't suprise me. It happens all the time. I'm sure nVidia isn't the only company to do the forum persona bit.

 

[Broly]

This choson guy has 700 posts in less than a month

burn the witch@!

 

[Chosonman]

Originally posted by: Broly
This choson guy has 700 posts in less than a month

burn the witch@!

LOL I can see now how Nvidia was able to sell so many SLI systems... these guys can't count.

 

[Broly]

oh damn, 2005, my bad.

Nvidia didn't pay for my rig, I did. Jealous much? I am no corporate sellout. I am loyal consumer to the heir of video gaming.

 

[DerelictDev]

Originally posted by: Chosonman
About Ronin...

Here's a little history on this guy
http://www.7inchtaint.com/phpBB2/viewto...7&sid=6a513ca32f55e2dff13d2facfcd243e1

and.. regarding how he gets his video cards for free...

Originally posted by: Ronin

Hardware reviewer for at least a semi-reputable site
Game Developer
Hardware manufacturer (Asus, MSI, etc)
Have a friend that works there
5 finger discount

Take your pick.

AND, you ARE able to get cards PURCHASED from Santa Clara, as I said earlier, but it's a select bunch that can.

Personally, I haven't bought a video card for my system since my GF3 Ti500.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...&STARTPAGE=8&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear

Gotta say thats a good rebuttal and also funny as your thread was about these Nvidia forum spammers.
It never came to mind Ronin was one of these Nvidia spammers but now makes sense considering many of his Nvidia is god replies.

 

[Ronin]

Perhaps you should be more informed before making statements. I get as much hardware from ATi as I do nVIDIA. It doesn't factor into this equation, or this discussion.

The point remains, Crossfire = SLi in terms of what the original OP is talking about, and the same holds true for AGP products. Why the HELL would you hang one company over another when they both are following the same trend? Is that point so hard to see?

I also find it amusing that the non-proponents of multicard systems (generally) are the ones that either:

1. Haven't tried them
or
2. Can't afford them

I say generally because others who don't support it have made personal choices that don't revolve around fanboism or a severe hatred for said company X. They have the money and don't need the power, they have the money and can't justify the expenditure (perfectly acceptable), they have the money and just don't find it useful.

That being said, as I said, be very clear about what you say, and make sure you get the whole story before making stupid allegations.

 

[Chosonman]

Originally posted by: Ronin
Perhaps you should be more informed before making statements. I get as much hardware from ATi as I do nVIDIA. It doesn't factor into this equation, or this discussion.

The point remains, Crossfire = SLi in terms of what the original OP is talking about, and the same holds true for AGP products. Why the HELL would you hang one company over another when they both are following the same trend? Is that point so hard to see?

I also find it amusing that the non-proponents of multicard systems (generally) are the ones that either:

1. Haven't tried them
or
2. Can't afford them

I say generally because others who don't support it have made personal choices that don't revolve around fanboism or a severe hatred for said company X. They have the money and don't need the power, they have the money and can't justify the expenditure (perfectly acceptable), they have the money and just don't find it useful.

That being said, as I said, be very clear about what you say, and make sure you get the whole story before making stupid allegations.

Does that mean you have friends who work at Saphire who steal cards for you?
It's funny how you try to sound intelligent as you attempt to spin your skewd logic into words and use phrases like "fanboism" LOL...

 

[Ronin]

What other slang term would you like me to use? The fanboi is the common term for anyone who shows a strong favortism to a specific company over another (or others). Do you have a more intelligent sounding name for it, Mr. High and Mighty?

As far as your sig is concerned, if you go back and look, smart guy, the thread that's being referenced in some off the wall forum 3 years ago, you have no clue or understanding about. You have absolutely no clue about what's going on there, and the fact that you're even linking it shows that. More specifically, on my forums, I used to maintain a thread about which servers I got banned on and how quickly, when I was on top of my game. You'd find a lot of pissy admins would show up (including the dinks you're referring to in your link) and THEN try to act somewhat mature, or even more immature than they did when on server.

Grow up.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Chosonman

Originally posted by: Ronin
Just because YOU can't justify SLi doesn't mean that anyone that does is part of some marketing ploy. It's also fairly apparent that you know very little about the technology (a 50% improvement is RARE, and the only type it falls below that is in games that are CPU limited). If you can't afford it, don't buy it. There is no ARGUING about its merits. Why? Because OBVIOUSLY ATi thought it was a worthwhile technology as well (hence Crossfire). So now, are you going to argue the cost/benefit of SLi AND Crossfire vs single cards? Give it a rest. Free cards != 100% jaded views.

BTW, genius, your arguments apply to ATi in every respect of the word, so do yourself a favor and don't post on this again.

Your comments are worthless to me and should be killed for your ignorance.

You should be banned for making such comments. You must be one of those Paid nVIDIA Bloggers

 

[letstalkcisco]

Of course nVidia and ATI both find the SLI/crossfire technology to be worthwhile! I would too if I could come up with a way to get people to buy twice as much of whatever product I was selling. What happened to good old fashioned consumer cynicism?

Some folks are really really into benchmarking, and from everything I've read (mostly anandtech reviews), those are the folks that get lots of value for their $1000+ in video cards. If you're into playing games, the single 7800GT/X or x1800 is going to give you max performance with whatever resolution you want.

Some folks lift weights to feel superior, others spend a fortune on video cards, run 3dmark and then brag and flame on the forums.

 

[SniperWulf]

anyone know if there is a way to "mute" or block replies from these clowns with free gear??

 

[Woofmeister]

Hi. I just stopped by to see how long it's going to take for the mods to lock this thread. 5, 4, 3, 2 . . .