Soleron said:
You've misread my post. By 'boards', I don't mean motherboards, I mean GPU boards. Currently EVGA and XFX only produce Nvidia GPU boards (Geforce). Since some of these kind of companies must join Intel when they enter the GPU business, the Inquirer believes that some Nvidia-allied companies like XFX and EVGA will switch over and make Intel GPUs. Look: 1. Nvidia produces GPU chip, e.g. called G92. 2. Nvidia sends these tiny pieces of silicon to EVGA and XFX 3. EVGA and XFX put the silicon on a big board known as a "graphics card" along with memory, display ports, etc. 4. EVGA and XFX sell you cards branded as "9800 GTX"
Intel wants to do this model, so Intel needs companies for steps 2-4. Nvidia partners are likely to switch because their financial situation is worse. This is independent of CF/SLI.
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Yes, but the reason why the situation is bad for them is because Nvidia has too many partners and is too competitive with themselves.
Once a few jump ship it should make it more balanced.
I would cite regulation, but I know you will simply ignore it.