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Originally Posted by mrap1
Great guide, it certainly helps clear things up. Why do they bother adding all these non-sensical initials to the same number? Instead of having a 9600SE, regular, pro, and XT why not do a clear naming scheme like 9600, 9620, 9640, 9660 or something similar that can be easily understood and differentiated by consumers?
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spindles has it right. They do it to let the people who spend $70 on a new videocard think they're getting a blazing fast Third Echelon model. My favorite is the GeForce FX 5200 256 MB that I mentioned in my guide...a true instance of "Wow mom, that card has 256 MB's of memories!!!!! let me have it please!!!"
-Lasereth
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