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Sapphire HD5850

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yep same card last bit of manu code just represents packaging contents/type, middle 2 letters represent any phsical/clock changes due to the way sapphire works so if a new memory is used they change it i believe, cooler, overclock.

First 5 digits are the ASIC so the GPU and if it starts with a 2 its a reference PCB made by ATI if its a 1 its a Sapphire made PCB.

Should really post this info in its own thread but hopefully people will see it here :)
 
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yep same card last bit of manu code just represents packaging contents/type, middle 2 letters represent any phsical/clock changes due to the way sapphire works so if a new memory is used they change it i believe, cooler, overclock.

First 5 digits are the ASIC so the GPU and if it starts with a 2 its a reference PCB made by ATI if its a 1 its a Sapphire made PCB.

Should really post this info in its own thread but hopefully people will see it here :)

Useful info there mate! Thanks for that!
 
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