Nic
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My *faulty* card was manufactured by Sapphire Technology, not ATI.Originally posted by PreservedSwine
Nic, doesn't that seem just a *little* presumptuous? Everything I've heard from those who have been to and visited ATI is in direct contrast to your theory. Have you spoken to anyone who has been there?
Furthermore, what conclusions would you draw, when a card that is physically perfect (no signs of damage) simply doesn't work and short circuits your PSU causing the overcurrent circuits to shut it down?
This has happened to others also, not just myself. As far as I can see, what I said is correct. These cards cannot possibly have been fully tested during manufacture, though some testing will have taken place, but not enough to pick up this particular defect. Maybe ATI has better testing with cards that they manufacture themselves, but I suspect not.
Sometimes manufacturers get it wrong and then have to change their manufacturing methods to put things right. I have worked in the electronics industry for over ten years, and I can tell you that even large companies get it wrong and make assumptions to cut costs, regardless of how good you think their methods might be. Also, you can't tell much from a factory visit unless you are phsycic, and have a deep knowledge of the product and testing strategy. In this case the evidence speaks for itself. Take a look at this thread ...
Radeon AWI 9700 Pro - DOA