Sapphire 6950 2gb - two models?

[WWBD]

Can anyone explain to me the difference between these two models?

Sapphire 6950 2gb - $274
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-100312SR/dp/B004FPYJFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303237924&sr=8-1

Sapphire 6950 2gb - $299
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-100312-2SR/dp/B004TA6RY0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303237924&sr=8-2

 

[K-Oicks]

One is reference and the other is not. You can flash/unlock shaders on the reference one : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-100312SR/dp/B004FPYJFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303237924&sr=8-1

 

[WWBD]

Interesting, so the cheaper one is actually more desirable?

 

[saood06]

One is reference and the other is not. You can flash/unlock shaders on the reference one : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-100312SR/dp/B004FPYJFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303237924&sr=8-1

how did you figure that out?
im not doubting what you said but im just curious

 

[jyjjy]

http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/vidcard/159

 

[saood06]

http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/vidcard/159

no knew about the ability to unlock the shaders i was askin on how to figure out whether or not it is a reference model

 

[jyjjy]

Oh, the reference model has a closed design with a box like shape and a single fan at the end of the card. Like so;

They all look the same apart from the various decals the different manufacturers place on the card.

 

[saood06]

Oh, the reference model has a closed design with a box like shape and a single fan at the end of the card. Like so;
http://boomnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/de2ae83b63420-90.jpg.jpg
They all look the same apart from the various decals the different manufacturers place on the card.

thanks that makes a lot of sense