Is there any reason not to buy an FE?

I’m mad in Europe because they are notoriously hard to get with decent RMA.

I use an open case and I swear all the AIB cards look like dogshit. Sure if you just put it in a case where it’s not too visible it’s totally fine.

Most PC components today look fine in comparison but GPUs are still an eyesore. The better looking ones are usually the budget stuff. Even Noctua brown is at least consistent and can look good in the right environment.

Add to this the fact that FEs are a lot more compact and it’s not even a contest. They just have a much more efficient cooler design.

I know margins are crap but that’s no excuse for the aesthetics.