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6970 versions, do they make a difference in resale value?

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The XFX 6970 has versions: 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2.

Just curious, but do these versions affect price at all when it comes to selling the card? I only ask because I noticed a lot of advertising of the version number, or published questions asking for it.
 
Yes if they affect functionality or performance. Just sold my 6970 in NZ, as a recently purchased DC2, the value was 70-100usd more than the launch purchased, stock reference models for sale at the same time.
 
I understand how people might prefer an early version 6950 as it probably indicates that it can be flashed to a 6970, but what applies to a 6970? Is the later version more desirable simply because it indicates the card's undergone revisions and has (theoretically) been improved?
 
That's pretty much it. Also usage time, wear and tear a little bit as well. A card like the DC2 as 4x displayports, so much easier to use as a primary card in CF eyefinity setup, people value that. Plus knowing that overclocking is done for them already!

Edit: not all non reference designs are better, many are because it's cheaper..
 
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With XFX I recommend sticking with earlier revisions because usually when they change something it is to make the card cheaper.
Just look at the 4890s. The PCB for their revised card is totally different and used cheaper parts.
 
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